Sustainable Travel in Thailand

Thailand is one of the top destinations for tourists who want to experience its rich culture, unique lifestyle, and delicious food. According to social media reviews, the country continues to thrive as an attractive destination. However, the more tourists that come, the greater the environmental impact—such as higher greenhouse gas emissions and pressure on natural resources.

This is why sustainable and eco-friendly travel is so important. Even though the impact may not affect you directly, every small step you take as a traveler can help raise awareness and protect our planet. Sustainable travel starts with you.

The Sustainable Travel Campaign, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has been running for quite some time to address the urgent effects of climate change. If we don’t act now, environmental and weather crises will become much more severe.

TAT is focusing on collecting environmental data and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the hotel and accommodation sector, which is the second-largest emitter in Thailand’s tourism industry. To support this effort, TAT has created the free online platform www.cf-hotels.com. This platform allows hotels to record their energy, water, and waste usage, calculate their carbon footprint, and take action to reduce it.

What is a “CF Hotel”?

The term CF Hotel stands for Carbon Footprint Hotel, an initiative launched by TAT to encourage sustainable tourism. The program helps hotels measure and reduce their environmental impact while promoting responsible tourism.

Key points about CF Hotels:

• Carbon Footprint: “CF” refers to carbon footprint, the measure of greenhouse gas emissions.

• Environmental Initiative: Encourages hotels to adopt eco-friendly practices.

• Sustainable Tourism: Helps reduce environmental impact and promotes responsible travel.

• Online Platform: Hotels can create an environmental inventory and calculate their carbon footprint.

This campaign can only succeed with the support of both hotels and tourists. As travelers, we all have the power to make tourism in Thailand more sustainable. Together, we can ensure that the beauty of this country will be preserved for generations to come.

👉 You can check which hotels in Phuket and other parts of Thailand are already participating in the campaign at: https://cf-hotels.com/hotels.

Writer : Better Call Nika