A report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says the travel industry can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature.
Called Nature Positive Travel & Tourism, the report was created jointly with Animondial, which seeks to minimize tourism’s impact on animals and nature. It aims to help businesses act on the urgent need to better protect biodiversity and nature.
WTTC contends that travel and tourism businesses are “uniquely placed to take positive actions to restore nature and, through nature-based solutions and decarbonization, achieve net zero.”
With nature tourism representing 20% of global travel, the report shows how crucial nature is for destinations around the world. Wildlife tourism alone…