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EFFICIENCY IS IMPROVING, BUT NOT FAST ENOUGH
CULTURE & HERITAGE NEEDS PROTECTING
Cultural homogenisation and heritage degradation pose critical risks 97% of survey respondents say locals are adopting tourist culture over traditions 70% of heritage sites threatened by inadequate management plans NATURE-BASED TOURISM A MAJOR ECONOMIC ENGINE $600bn+ in annual revenues Millions of jobs supported 80%+ of T&T goods and services rely on nature Every $1 invested in ecosystem restoration generates $3-$75 in economic benefits
More economic value, fewer emissions • GHG share down to 7.3% in 2024 (from 8.3% in 2019, -9.3%) $10tn GDP in 2024, +6% vs 2019 • -15% emissions intensity (2019–2024) • +16.6% adoption of low-carbon energy • -5.7% use of fossil fuels • Emissions profile: 40% transport | 19% purchased electricity | 57.4% supply chain
CAPACITY GAPS ARE WIDENING 100m+
new tourism jobs needed by 2034 SMEs represent 80% of the sector, need supporting as travellers demand local experiences
BUT NATURE LOSS NOW A SYSTEMIC GLOBAL RISK
INFRASTRUCTURE MUST CATCH UP WITH INDUSTRY GROWTH 30bn tourist trips projected globally 25mn hotel rooms needed by 2034
Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse rank among the top 3 global risks over the next decade
Sources: WTTC, WEF, UN
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