Author Identifier

Kourosh Esfandiar: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6242-2899

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

School

School of Business and Law

RAS ID

82129

Comments

Hatamifar, P., Esfandiar, K., & Ghaderi, Z. (2025). Towards carbon neutrality in tourism: Pathways and future research directions. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2025.2514016

Abstract

Achieving carbon neutrality (CN) in tourism is essential for mitigating climate change, yet existing literature provides limited guidance on effective pathways. This review addresses this gap by examining key strategies for carbon-neutral tourism, integrating both mitigation and adaptation approaches across three pathways: individual actions, industry initiatives, and destination policies to advance CN goals in tourism. This review found that achieving CN in the tourism industry necessitates a multifaceted approach involving stakeholders at various levels, from individuals to destination managers and policymakers, on both the supply and demand sides. Additionally, addressing behavioral changes, ethical considerations, and transparent carbon offset programs are crucial in advancing carbon-neutral tourism goals. This paper outlines future research directions to support the transition towards a carbon-neutral tourism industry.

DOI

10.1080/10941665.2025.2514016

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
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10.1080/10941665.2025.2514016