2023-06-09-世界旅行旅游理事会-2023年可持续航空燃料报告_17页_2mb

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Opportunities & Implications for Tourism Destinations

This report examines Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) as a tool for decarbonization and its specific opportunities and implications for tourism destinations.

What is SAF?

SAF is a "drop-in" fuel, compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure, reducing carbon emissions on a lifecycle basis.
Made from renewable or waste sources, unlike fossil fuels.

Opportunities for Tourism Destinations

Climate Leadership: Demonstrating commitment to decarbonization through SAF implementation and positioning as sustainable travelers' destinations.
Economic Prosperity: Creating new jobs and industries through SAF production, while potentially reducing reliance on expensive fossil fuels.
New Investment/Travel Options: Raising awareness about SAF on travel booking platforms or investing directly in SAF production.

Challenges & Implications

Higher Costs: SAF is currently expensive, potentially increasing airfares and negatively affecting tourism revenue from lower-yield trips (budget flights).
Regulatory Compliance: Governments may impose SAF mandates requiring continuous increases in fuel mix (e.g., ReFuel EU, US SAF Grand Challenge).
Supply Uncertainty: Destinations may lack appropriate feedstock or production capacity, creating supply chain hurdles.

Call to Action for Tourism Destinations

Share the report widely within the industry to support awareness of the SAF uptake.
Collaborate with governments to create national "public-private task forces" for decarbonization.
Commission or participate in a national "SAF Feasibility Study".

Overall, SAF presents a dual opportunity for both environmental and economic advancement, but requires coordinated governmental-industry cooperation and feasibility research.

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