How taxation can lower the carbon footprint of tourism

Title: How taxation can lower the carbon footprint of tourism
Description: In order to incorporate the tourism sector and its effect on climate change the city of Palma as part of the Balearic Islands has begun enforcing a “sustainable tourism tax” on its visitors. The tax is the used to protect and preserve the Islands natural resources as well as invest in scientific research, training, and employment, especially in Palam. By including the visitor in the solution of the carbon footprint generated by the tourism sector is an inclusive way of sharing the responsibility of helping nature in a tourist destination. Find out more at: http://www.ecotasa.es
STIT Type: STI