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Tourism in Greater 水多多导航 generated around 2.5 million tonnes of CO鈧� equivalent in 2023, with most emissions linked to how visitors travel to and from the region, according to a new study by the Research at The University of 水多多导航.

The report, commissioned by Marketing 水多多导航, Visit England, and the Growth Company, is the first detailed analysis of direct tourism emissions for a city-region in England. The findings reveal that international flights and domestic car travel are the biggest sources of emissions, alongside smaller impacts such as accommodation, and attractions.

Led by Dr Chris Jones and , the research also makes recommendations for how the region can grow a low carbon visitor economy in the region, supporting Greater 水多多导航鈥檚 ambition to become carbon neutral by 2038.

The framework will act as a guide for other destinations to conduct similar assessments and address common data limitations in the tourism sector.

a Research Associate based at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change, said: 鈥淭ourism connects people with places and cultures, while supporting local economies and jobs. However, this value can鈥檛 come at the expense of our environment. In the climate crisis it is vital that the sector becomes sustainable in every sense of the word. Measuring tourism emissions is challenging, but it is important for identifying where change is most needed.

鈥淏y commissioning this research Marketing 水多多导航 has taken an important and proactive step to decarbonise tourism. We hope that this work will not only support Greater 水多多导航 to take action and reimagine what truly sustainable tourism looks like, but also inspire other destinations to do the same.鈥�

Key findings of the report include:

• International travel dominates emissions: Although relatively low visitor numbers, long-haul flights from Asia, Oceania, and North America make a disproportionately large contribution to carbon impacts.
• Domestic car travel a major contributor: Trips by petrol and diesel vehicles account for the majority of domestic travel emissions, even on well-connected rail routes.
• Trip profiles matter: Analysis suggests the carbon footprint or a trip to Greater 水多多导航 can range from under 10kg CO鈧俥 for regional day-trippers to over 500kg CO鈧俥 for long-haul visitors. Mostly because of transport options.
• Low-carbon infrastructure already in place: Most major attractions benefit from excellent public transport accessibility, increasing the opportunity for car-free tourism.

Recommended actions include:

• Promoting rail and ferry access from nearby European countries.
• Targeting tourism growth in markets accessible by low-carbon transport.
• Supporting accommodation providers and attractions to meet local energy efficiency targets.
• Encouraging car-free tourism through public transport integration and sustainable travel itineraries.

The research establishes benchmark targets aligned with Greater 水多多导航's commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2038 and its aim to be in in the Global Destination Sustainability Index top 40, including phasing out petrol and diesel car visits and ensuring no net growth in aviation emissions until truly low-carbon alternatives become available at scale. It also supports Marketing 水多多导航's participation in the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.

Victoria Braddock, Managing Director of Marketing 水多多导航, said: 鈥淭ourism is a significant contributor to Greater 水多多导航鈥檚 economy, but we cannot overlook its environmental impact. As a destination, Greater 水多多导航 is passionate about driving forward low-carbon tourism, and this report, in collaboration with the Tyndall Centre, is helping us set a standard for other English cities to follow through . Having clear objectives will help us to make a positive impact and support our partners to become greener in the process; all of which will contribute to our region鈥檚 ambition to become carbon neutral by 2038 and keep our status as a leading sustainable UK destination.鈥�