Are More Travelers Becoming Eco-Friendly?
According to an ecotourism survey recently conducted by TripAdvisor.com, 40% of travelers are environmentally concerned. The survey, which included more than 1,000 travelers worldwide, also found that 11% of respondents have taken an ecotourism trip, 25% are considering going on an ecotourism trip, and 38% said that environmentally friendly tourism is a consideration when traveling. When asked what qualities are most important to making a hotel eco-friendly, conserving energy ranked No. 1, followed by conserving water and using recycled paper. In addition, 78% of travelers said they decline to have their sheets and towels changed, when provided the option by hoteliers.
In terms of air travel, 38% would pay more to take an eco-friendly flight and 26% would pay a 5-10% premium yet only 3% of travelers surveyed have purchased carbon credits. For more information, please visit TripAdvisor.com
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