Energy consumption of tourist attractions and activities in New Zealand: summary report of a survey

Abstract

Tourism is a growing industry and the attraction and activity sector is a vital part of it. It is a great challenge that this sector, which influences tourists experiences most, achieves a standard that complies with the clean and green image of New Zealand in the world. In this sense, sustainable tourism becomes a main goal of the industry. Tourist attractions and activities consume a considerable amount of energy at various stages. The tourist experience itself is only one component of energy demand and there are many direct business activities that may be relevant to a full understanding of energy use in the sector. These include, for example, running an office, marketing the product, and transport.