Author Identifier (ORCID)
Kourosh Esfandiar: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6242-2899
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.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
1-1-2025
Publication Title
Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
School
School of Business and Law
RAS ID
82129
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
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