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    SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM Benefits IMPROVE YOUR ECO-STATUS Photos by Annica van Rensburg

    Apr 17, 2019 5 minutes
    by Dr Johan van Rensburg
    Photos by Annica van Rensburg
    Sustainable eco-tourism is becoming the driving force in international travel, and this wave is currently the hot topic in South Africa. Sustainable tourism presents a unique challenge and opportunity for local lodges and hotels.

    Economic benefit from eco-tourism

    Worldwide there are 1,8 billion travellers and eco-tourism is growing at more than double the rate of conventional travel.

    International surveys confirm this trend. Condé Nast readers surveyed showed 93-96% of respondents commented that travel companies should be responsible for protecting the environment. International TripAdvisor found that 71% of their clients make more eco-friendly choices and Traveller concluded that 46% of their travellers are prepared to pay extra for responsible destinations.

    Eco-tourism is rapidly increasing worldwide, but South Africa is still lacking behind.

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