The global eco-tourism market reached $374 billion in 2025, driven by rising consumer demand for nature-based experiences and growing institutional investment in sustainable hospitality infrastructure. Planatur tracks market dynamics across established and emerging eco-tourism destinations, analyzing revenue flows, visitor sentiment, and environmental impact metrics.
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Market Analysis
Costa Rica's Eco-Lodge Investment Surge Reshapes Central American Tourism Economics
Foreign direct investment in Costa Rica's eco-lodge sector reached $1.2 billion in 2025, creating a new template for nature-based hospitality development across Latin America.
Sector Intelligence
Africa's Safari Sector Confronts the Sustainability Transition
As visitor numbers recover to pre-pandemic levels, East and Southern African safari operators face mounting pressure to demonstrate measurable conservation outcomes.
Destination Analysis
The Nordic Wilderness Tourism Model and Its Global Implications
Scandinavia's approach to wilderness tourism — built on everyman's right, minimal infrastructure, and pristine landscapes — offers a counterpoint to resort-based eco-tourism development.
Regional Intelligence
Southeast Asia's Marine Eco-Tourism Expansion and the Coral Triangle
The Coral Triangle — spanning Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Solomon Islands — is becoming the world's fastest-growing marine eco-tourism corridor.