Funded by the HKSAR Government’s Council for Sustainable Development, Dr Barry Mak and Prof. Bob McKercher of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management conducted a study on “Enhancing the role of the travel trade in reducing tourism’s carbon footprint”.

The study found that though senior management and owners of travel agencies are aware of tourism’s contribution to carbon emissions, the limited provision of carbon efficient products is hindering frontline staff from promoting low carbon tourism to clients. Frontline staff are equally concerned about environmental issues, but many of them felt that they are not well-equipped and qualified to make knowledgeable suggestions for clients. Details>>