2023-06-18 12:20:22
Mass tourism in question
Tourism is an important economic sector for many countries around the world. In France, it represents a turnover of 52 billion euros for companies and the State. While the United States is the world’s leading tourist destination with 80 million visitors each year. However, mass tourism has negative ecological and cultural consequences. More and more travelers around the world are looking to adopt a responsible and sustainable approach when traveling. Responsible travel has thus experienced strong and steady growth in recent years.
International tourism trends
China is the first source country of tourists with 150 million annual travelers. Chinese tourists also spend 30% of their budget on shopping. French tourists tend to travel further and further across the globe, while mountain holidays are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Finally, cruising is attracting more and more tourists, with a 20% increase in reservations, while online travel agencies account for 80% of travel reservations worldwide.
Responsible travel, a rapidly expanding approach
Faced with the ecological and cultural consequences of mass tourism, more and more travelers are seeking to adopt a more eco-responsible and sustainable approach when traveling across our planet.. Responsible travel has thus experienced strong and steady growth in recent years. They allow you to discover the world while respecting the environment and the local populations who live there. Many initiatives have been put in place to encourage this type of tourism, such as the labeling of certain tourist accommodation or tour operators committed to eco-responsible approaches promoting responsible tourist travel.
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