Eco Tourism Market

Eco Tourism Market Size by Traveler Type (Groups, Solo), Booking Mode (Travel Agent, Direct, Marketplace Booking), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023 to 2032

Base Year: 2022 Historical Data: 2019-21
  • Report ID: TBI-13868
  • Published Date: Dec, 2023
  • Pages: 236
  • Category: Information Technology & Semiconductors
  • Format: PDF
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The global eco tourism market was valued at USD 193.62 Billion in 2022, which is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 16.38% from 2023 to 2032. Rapid urbanisation, the availability of inexpensive flights, and the growing appeal of outdoor leisure, solo travel, and immersive travel are the primary drivers of this rise. Growing public and government awareness of the negative effects of tourism on the environment, including soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat loss, has encouraged ecotourism and helped the sector flourish.

Market Introduction:

Ecotourism is a sustainable travel strategy that emphasises natural environment exploration with as little detrimental influence as possible on surrounding ecosystems and local communities. This conscientious strategy seeks to protect biodiversity, increase environmental consciousness, and cultivate respect for cultural diversity. Among the many benefits of ecotourism is that it raises money to support conservation efforts by safeguarding natural places. Greater economic opportunity benefits the local community and raises living standards. Additionally, ecotourism promotes environmental responsibility by teaching tourists the value of protecting delicate habitats. Experiences in ecotourism can take many different forms, such as adventure, cultural, and wildlife-based ecotourism. Growing environmental awareness and concerns have an impact on the global ecotourism business since they have increased demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable travel options. This is further reinforced by the growing desire for genuine, one-of-a-kind experiences, which is fueling traveller demand for places with a strong cultural heritage. Furthermore, the expansion of the sector is being shaped by government policies and efforts that support sustainable tourist practises and conservation. Accordingly, technological developments have facilitated travellers' access to information on ecotourism destinations and enabled them to make well-informed decisions, which is contributing to the market's expansion. The market is also developing as a result of rising disposable incomes and an expanding middle class. In addition, partnerships amongst stakeholders—including local governments, tour companies, and conservation groups—are improving ecotourism products and accelerating market growth.

Eco Tourism Market Size

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Recent Development
  • To assist travel agencies in becoming more sustainable, Wetravel, Inc. and Tourism Cares collaborated to start the Introduction to Sustainable Tourism academy course in June 2022. Travel agencies may stay educated, involved, and able to advocate for change via the recently introduced basic course.
  • One of the well-known tour companies in the UK, Rabbie's, began offering two ethical and ecological tours in Scotland in July 2022. The recently introduced trips are a part of the company's 'We Care About There' campaign, which seeks to provide unique and ethical travel experiences alongside responsible and sustainable travel.
  • To highlight its strong focus on sustainability, MSC Cruises, an Italian worldwide cruise line, started summer trips with a sustainability theme in May 2022, with almost 1,400 itineraries. The purpose of the new tour is to promote "nature-positive" activities and reduce the negative effects of tourism on the environment.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

Increasing awareness and concern among travellers on social and environmental issues- The ecotourism market is propelled by multiple crucial factors. First of all, travellers are becoming more conscious of and concerned about social and environmental issues. These days, a lot of travellers are looking for vacation opportunities that support community empowerment, sustainability, and conservation. Second, ecotourism development is being supported by global, regional, and local government policies and efforts that support sustainable tourist practises and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. Thirdly, the expansion of ecotourism is being driven by the need for genuine, meaningful travel experiences that foster connections with local cultures and the natural world. The demand for ecotourism is also being driven by rising customer preferences for ethical and sustainable travel options, as well as the expanding influence of social and environmental advocacy organisations. Finally, because ecotourism offers incentives for destinations and communities to adopt sustainable tourism practises, its beneficial economic effects—such as increased employment opportunities, local economic advantages, and community development—are also propelling the market's expansion.

Restraints:

Absence of uniform certifications and standards for ecotourism- There are also limitations facing the ecotourism market. The possibility of "greenwashing," in which certain travel agencies make exaggerated claims to be ecologically conscious or participate in actions that negatively impact the environment and nearby communities, is one of the main obstacles. The absence of recognised criteria and certifications for ecotourism is another barrier, which can confuse tourists and impede the growth of authentic ecotourism activities. Regulatory hurdles in some locations, inadequate infrastructure, and restricted access to funds and resources can all be barriers to the growth of ecotourism.

Regional segmentation analysis:

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Europe emerged as the most significant global eco tourism market, with a 37.36% market revenue share in 2022. It is fueled by a rising dissatisfaction with mass tourism, increased environmental concerns, and an increase in the desire for experiences in nature. In an effort to attract tourists while preserving their natural surroundings, several places are launching eco-friendlier destination packages in response to the growing demand for environmentally conscious travel and activities.

Europe Region Eco Tourism Market Share in 2022 - 37.36%

 

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Traveler Type Segment Analysis

The traveler type segment is divided into groups and solo. The groups segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 80.17% in 2022. The rise in popularity of group travel, the creation of different travel groups on social media platforms, and the increase in the number of young eco-tourists are the key factors driving the expansion. Furthermore, in recent years, young travellers' groups have demonstrated extraordinary resilience when it comes to group travel. To draw in several group travellers, tour operators worldwide are providing a range of vacation packages that incorporate different group activities. This has accelerated the market's expansion on a worldwide scale.

Booking Mode Segment Analysis

The booking mode segment is divided into travel agent, direct, and marketplace booking. The direct segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 37.41% in 2022. Due to the increasing number of elderly consumers who still prefer to plan their trip, flights, and hotel directly, direct tour package booking has seen significant development in recent years. In order to obtain specialised experiences, an increasing number of eco-tourists are making their travel tour and package reservations through direct channels. In an effort to reach more customers, major corporations and tour operators are providing a range of customised services and savings when reservations are made directly with them. This has helped the market to expand even more.

Some of the Key Market Players:
  • Aracari
  • G Adventures
  • Gondwana Ecotours
  • ROW Adventures
  • Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris
  • Adventure Alternative Ltd
  • Frosch International Travel
  • Natural Habitat Adventures
  • Black Kite tour PLC
  • Discover Corps

Report Description:

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2022 USD 193.62 Billion
Market size value in 2032 USD 882.53 Billion
CAGR (2023 to 2032) 16.38%
Historical data 2019-2021
Base Year 2022
Forecast 2023-2032
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East & Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Traveler Type, Booking Mode

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the eco tourism market was valued at USD 193.62 Billion in 2022 & USD 882.53 Billion by 2032.

Global eco tourism market is growing at a CAGR of 16.38% during the forecast period 2023-2032.

Europe region emerged as the largest market for the eco tourism.

Increasing awareness and concern among travellers on social and environmental issues is a significant driving factor for the growth of the eco tourism market.

Absence of uniform certifications and standards for ecotourism is a significant restraining factor for the growth of the eco tourism market.

Key players are Aracari, G Adventures, Gondwana Ecotours, ROW Adventures, Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris, Adventure Alternative Ltd, Frosch International Travel, Natural Habitat Adventures, Black Kite tour PLC, Discover Corps, among others.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2019 to 2032. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global eco tourism market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Eco Tourism by Traveler Type:

  • Groups
  • Solo

Global Eco Tourism by Booking Mode:

  • Travel Agent
  • Direct
  • Marketplace Booking

Global Eco Tourism by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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