Powered by
SDG Commons
SDG Commons
Powered by
Modern tourism is a major driver of economic progress. It accounts for 10% of global GDP and employment, 7% of global exports and encompasses a growing number of new destinations. At the same time, if not well-managed, it can bring environmental pressure and deepen societal harms such as inequalities.
SDG(s)
Sustainable Development Goal(s)
5Gender equality
8Decent work and economic growth
7Affordable and clean energy<span>In many destinations, tourism tends to be “all inclusive”: tourists pay an international tour operator, which captures most of the profit before it reaches the destination countries. Many hotels…
75 Items
<div><span>Tourist flows tend to be seasonally and spatially concentrated. This concentrates its economic benefits, and introduces </span><span>problems associated with mass tourism. </span><span>Attr…
29 Items
Pristine natural environments are tourist attractions that also provide environmental services to the local economy. Conversely, pollution may reduce the attractiveness of a tourist destination as wel…
15 Items
Many tourists like to share their travel experiences through social media. These digital trails could potentially yield valuable insights on how a country’s tourist attraction is experienced, and guid…
7 Items
