Finally, a green tourism economy would ensure significant
environmental benefits including reductions in water
consumption, energy use and CO2 emissions. Given
tourism’s sheer size and reach, even small changes towards
greening can have significant impacts.
With adequate policies and investment, the tourism sector
can be at the forefront of the transformation to a green
economy. Greening the growing tourism sector would
strengthen its capacity to generate economic growth, jobs and
development worldwide, while protecting the environment for
future generations.