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The Impact of Tourism on Austria's Environment: New Strategies for Sustainable Development

This report explores the relationship between tourism and the environment in Austria, a sector contributing significantly to the economy (7.5% of GDP). It addresses both direct and indirect environmental effects, including traffic, energy consumption, and waste. Key findings indicate a clear need for action in managing these impacts. The document discusses data collection and statistical methods for analyzing tourism's influence on sensitive ecosystems. Innovative concepts for sustainable tourism and community engagement are proposed, highlighting the benefits of eco-friendly practices.

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The Impact of Tourism on Austria's Environment: New Strategies for Sustainable Development

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  1. Howandwhy a new Chapter in theSoERwas developt ?

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  5. The new Chapter sinceSoERNo. 9Tourism; but why? Tourism is a very important economic sector in Austria(18.000 Mio. EUR; 7,5% of the GDP; 130 Mio. overnight-stay) Tourism in Austria is directly connected to the environment(skiing, hiking, mountain-biking, lake-side tourism, etc.) Sensitive Areas are effected(high alpine areas, complex eco-systems of alpine lakes, etc.) Direct environmental effects(traffic, energy consumption, waste, artificial snow, etc.)in-direct environmental effects(touristic infrastructure, like cable cars, Skiing slopes, etc.)

  6. Data collection Compilation of existing data(energy, traffic, noise, waste, etc.) Strategies how to allocate effects fromtourism(statistical methods, calculations, surveys, etc.) Results: - Impact of tourism is visible - ‘Need for action’ is obvious - Strategies can be developed - Impact of adaptations can be calculated

  7. Benefits New concepts(e.g. car-free villages) New ideas(environmentally-sensitive tourism, revival of unique local cuisine, etc.) New communications messages(tourists prefer a clean and healthy environment, better image, etc.) Last but not least: Higher turnover per tourist 

  8. Contact & Information Wolfgang Dolezal +43 31304 5487 wolfgang.dolezal@umweltbundesamt.at Umweltbundesamtwww.umweltbundesamt.at • Almaty ■ 11.06.2014

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