From Carbon Footprints to Green Getaways: The Role of Logistics in Sustainable Tourism
Keywords:
sustainable tourism, green logistics, carbon footprintAbstract
Tourism, while boosting global economies, significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, with transport logistics as a major driver. This article examines how rethinking tourism logistics—through green supply chains, local sourcing, circular economy models, and technological innovation—can reduce the sector’s carbon footprint. It also addresses the challenges of implementation, especially in developing regions, and emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts to make tourism environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive, and economically resilient. Overcoming barriers like high setup costs, limited infrastructure, and policy gaps is essential. With innovation and collaboration, logistics can transform tourism into a force for climate responsibility.
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