Eco
Tourism – it’s not for the
birds.
•Visitors to
the region want to feel good about the environment and will patronize those businesses that incorporate green practices and by being more socially responsible.
•Nature based
tourism is a $522 million industry in Cape May County, and growing. (ACCC CRBR 2006)
•Nature-based
tourism generates $2.3 million in sales
taxes; $1 million in occupancy taxes.
•47% of
travelers will take eco-friendly factors into consideration, such as their carbon footprint or “green” hotel policies, when making travel plans.