How will climate change impact tourism? (PDF, 227KB)

Tourism businesses that make a strong environmental commitment can have significant appeal for consumers. Regardless of whether your business is located or operates in a city, regional town, protected area or natural landscape, enhancing your environmental performance will deliver a wide range of benefits – for your business and the Northern Territory as a destination.

By becoming a more environmentally sustainable business, you can:

• reduce your operating costs
• ensure you remain competitive, particularly if you rely on corporate business, as more companies are placing emphasis on the environmental credentials of their supply chain
• attract a greater share of visitors seeking green travel options
• broaden your distribution channels by working with specialised responsible travel partners
• enhance the appeal of the NT as a green destination; and
• contribute to the safeguarding of tourism in the NT through improved environmental protection.

To build an effective green strategy within your business, it is important to be informed about the risks that climate change (PDF, 192KB) presents, what it means for tourism (PDF, 192KB) and the opportunities that are emerging for businesses that respond accordingly.

A credible approach to going green starts with improving the environmental performance of your business. This involves focusing on the areas of energy, water, waste, fuel and other everyday purchases.

To further improve your green credentials, consider making a contribution to regional, national or global efforts to conserve the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There are many ways you can do this, for example by introducing a carbon offset (PDF, 203KB) program or supporting local conservation projects.

There are a range of resources available to help you on your journey to green your business.