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Sandoz_Sarah_2022_BTWithoutAppendix.pdf
Bachelor thesis

Decreasing environmental impacts of tourism through convenient plane-free travel

  • Sierre : Haute Ecole de Gestion Valais, 2022

Bachelor of Science HES-SO (BSc) en Tourisme: Haute Ecole de Gestion Valais, 2022

transport
aviation
sustainable tourism
climate change
Europe
English Transport represents a significant part of the tourism industry; however, it also contributes considerably to global warming. Aviation not only is one of the modes of transportation that emits the most carbon dioxide, but it also has other detrimental effects on climate, for instance the formation of contrails. Subsequently, this paper aims to explore ways to decrease the environmental impacts induced by tourism through convenient plane-free travel in Europe. After reviewing the literature available on the subject, twelve semi-directed interviews were conducted, either with individuals who take the plane regularly or with people who have made the decision to stop taking the plane for environmental reasons. As a result, advantages and disadvantages of common types of transport used to travel throughout Europe, namely the bus, the car, the plane, and the train, could be identified. Moreover, frequent fliers had the opportunity to indicate why they prefer flying rather than travelling with other types of transport. Individuals who have stopped taking the plane, or at least who are trying to, were also able to highlight barriers they regularly encounter when wanting to travel by train or bus in Europe. Thanks to the insights provided by the interviewees, some recommendations were made regarding improvements that could be done on trains and buses, as well as regulations and nudges which could be implemented by governments.
Language
  • English
Classification
Economics
Notes
  • Haute Ecole de Gestion Valais
  • Tourisme - Tourismus
  • hesso:hegvs
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