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Visit the Financial Times to learn more about the ways that regeneration, responsible tourism and culture and heritage preservation are transforming communities around the world.
How one of the world’s biggest industries can improve its impact
Our world contains places of astonishing beauty, history and cultural importance. But this heritage is under threat from those who seek to appreciate it.
Tourism brings many benefits to communities — often in areas without other major industries. But if tourism is not sustainable it can damage those communities.
It does not have to be this way. In our research we find out how policymakers can preserve the economic benefits of tourism while prioritising the wellbeing of local residents and the environment.
Discover how destinations around the world are making sure that tourism works for the local community, instead of against it.
Our industry was brought to its knees during the pandemic, so there’s an urgency to bringing the tourists back. It’s about doing that in a way that is sensitive to the true meaning of sustainability, which is not just about environmental sustainability — it's also economic, social and cultural.
Six ways for destinations to make the most of the regenerative travel opportunity
Most tourists — 84%* — say they want to travel more sustainably over the next 12 months. Policymakers and the tourism industry can turn this to their advantage. They can build a regenerative tourism model that minimises the impact of tourism, replenishes natural resources and enhances local livelihoods.
Here are six ways to do it.
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