UCF researchers co-author tourism report presented at United Nations conference

ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Central Florida hospitality researchers co-authored an international tourism report that was presented to world leaders last week.

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UCF researchers’ contributed work was laid out at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The report discusses solutions for sustainable coastal and marine tourism around the globe.

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The report also focuses on economic opportunities for communities while encouraging a renewed appreciation for the natural environment.

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UCF researchers outlined the six trends that are predicted to impact the tourism industry, including:

• Shifting demand for travel as a result of COVID-19
• Labor force
• Population growth and spread
• Climate change
• Biodiversity and the loss of coastal ecosystems
• Changing impact of technology

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