Eco tourism: People walk along a footbridge in the central district of Hong Kong. Sustainability is fast becoming a decisive factor in tourist decision-making, according to experts. — Bloomberg
HONG KONG: As concerns grow about climate change and environmental degradation, the travel industry and governments in Asia are increasingly recognising the need to reduce the carbon footprint of tourism, a key source of emissions.
Low-carbon tourism has become a buzzword among government authorities and tour operators, as well as a growing number of tourists, as they seek to lessen the negative impact of their travel activities – especially carbon emissions – on the environment.
