Towards low-carbon travel trips through carbon footprint: A case study of marine tourism in Sichang Island, Thailand
The growing concern over climate change has heightened the need for low-carbon tourism practices. The study aims to evaluate the carbon footprint of marine tourism on Sichang Island, Thailand. The carbon footprint assessment is set for the three travel trips identified based on the tourist's li...
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| description | The growing concern over climate change has heightened the need for low-carbon tourism practices. The study aims to evaluate the carbon footprint of marine tourism on Sichang Island, Thailand. The carbon footprint assessment is set for the three travel trips identified based on the tourist's lifestyle: Route I: Merit-making trip, Route II: Nature trip, and Route III: Relaxation, Adventure, and Education. The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculation under each travel trip covers transportation, accommodation, meals, recreational activities, and waste management. The results revealed that the total GHG emissions for tourism routes I, II, and III are 9.9, 10.5, and 26.2 kg CO2e/person/trip, respectively. The study has analyzed the variations in carbon footprint results based on factors including the modes of transportation, i.e., ferry rides, high-speed boats, motorized three-wheeled vehicles (Tuk-Tuk), motorcycle and car rental; types of accommodation; food and beverage menu; recreational and marine tourism activities and solid waste management practices. The major contributors to the GHG emissions of routes I and II are the sea transport, meals, and land transport on the island. Route III has the highest carbon footprint because of the accommodation required for the tour program. The obtained carbon emission factors can be used to plan and manage marine tourism activities. By comparing activities, stakeholders can make informed decisions to minimize carbon footprints. The carbon emission reduction measures and the effective carbon offset programs for the island have been recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c4d1bbea789944a4a1ac1ebfe2cd7ebb2024-12-19T11:01:14ZengElsevierCleaner Engineering and Technology2666-79082024-12-0123100840Towards low-carbon travel trips through carbon footprint: A case study of marine tourism in Sichang Island, ThailandThammananya Sakcharoen0Wilailuk Niyommaneerat1Thapat Silalertruksa2Environmental Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, ThailandEnvironmental Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence on BCG Towards Sustainable Development, Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Corresponding author. Environmental Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.Department of Environmental Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, 10140, ThailandThe growing concern over climate change has heightened the need for low-carbon tourism practices. The study aims to evaluate the carbon footprint of marine tourism on Sichang Island, Thailand. The carbon footprint assessment is set for the three travel trips identified based on the tourist's lifestyle: Route I: Merit-making trip, Route II: Nature trip, and Route III: Relaxation, Adventure, and Education. The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculation under each travel trip covers transportation, accommodation, meals, recreational activities, and waste management. The results revealed that the total GHG emissions for tourism routes I, II, and III are 9.9, 10.5, and 26.2 kg CO2e/person/trip, respectively. The study has analyzed the variations in carbon footprint results based on factors including the modes of transportation, i.e., ferry rides, high-speed boats, motorized three-wheeled vehicles (Tuk-Tuk), motorcycle and car rental; types of accommodation; food and beverage menu; recreational and marine tourism activities and solid waste management practices. The major contributors to the GHG emissions of routes I and II are the sea transport, meals, and land transport on the island. Route III has the highest carbon footprint because of the accommodation required for the tour program. The obtained carbon emission factors can be used to plan and manage marine tourism activities. By comparing activities, stakeholders can make informed decisions to minimize carbon footprints. The carbon emission reduction measures and the effective carbon offset programs for the island have been recommended.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666790824001204Carbon footprintMarine tourismCarbon neutralThailandTravel Trips |
| spellingShingle | Thammananya Sakcharoen Wilailuk Niyommaneerat Thapat Silalertruksa Towards low-carbon travel trips through carbon footprint: A case study of marine tourism in Sichang Island, Thailand Cleaner Engineering and Technology Carbon footprint Marine tourism Carbon neutral Thailand Travel Trips |
| title | Towards low-carbon travel trips through carbon footprint: A case study of marine tourism in Sichang Island, Thailand |
| title_full | Towards low-carbon travel trips through carbon footprint: A case study of marine tourism in Sichang Island, Thailand |
| title_fullStr | Towards low-carbon travel trips through carbon footprint: A case study of marine tourism in Sichang Island, Thailand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Towards low-carbon travel trips through carbon footprint: A case study of marine tourism in Sichang Island, Thailand |
| title_short | Towards low-carbon travel trips through carbon footprint: A case study of marine tourism in Sichang Island, Thailand |
| title_sort | towards low carbon travel trips through carbon footprint a case study of marine tourism in sichang island thailand |
| topic | Carbon footprint Marine tourism Carbon neutral Thailand Travel Trips |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666790824001204 |
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