Implementation of Environmental Regulations
Various worldwide destinations are implementing stricter environmental regulations to reduce tourism based pollution and preservation of natural resources. Countries like Australia and Costa Rica have strict certified environmental programs where tour operators to act in accordance with certain environmental friendly practices. Also popular tourist key areas such as Bhutan and Palau, have introduced visitor caps and assuring tourist mechanisms for protection of ecosystems. This regulatory environment has pushed the tourism based businesses for shifting towards sustainable models and promoting the sustainable tourism market growth. Companies that follow these regulations attract environmentally aware customers.
