Green destinations could be the future of travel industry

International tourism is on a new high with people increasingly preferring exotic locations as their travel destinations. The industry is going all the way to pamper its international clients and travelers are willing to spend for the luxury and service they get. The tourism sector accounts for five percent of the global carbon emissions.
Taking a flight is the only option for the traveler to reach his destination quickly. But the aviation sector spews an incredible 600 mega-tons of carbon each year and it is only expected to increase with the tourism boom. Added to this is increasing power consumption in providing air-conditioned rooms, fresh linen every day, pristine bleached swimming pools and exotic menu for which the ingredients travel thousands of miles.
The world's least developed countries get their major revenue from the foreign exchange they earn from tourism and it's vital for these countries to adopt eco-tourism and take steps to see that they do not contribute to global warming. Travelers are aware of they fact they leave carbon footprints and are willing to make an effort on reducing the impact on the environment.
Sixty tourism ministers pledged to make an effort to adopt green tourism in their countries in Davos this year, a sign showing that the governments are equally concerned about the climate changes and its effects.