People tend to be less green on holiday – here’s how to change that

Tourists who choose to cycle around Copenhagen can receive benefits such as free meals for their 'green' efforts. Arcady/Shutterstock

Copenhagen recently announced it will start rewarding tourists for going green. Visitors to the city who participate in climate-friendly initiatives, like cycling, train travel and clean-up efforts, will get free museum tours, kayak rentals, meals and other benefits.

Elsewhere, local authorities are increasingly using disincentives or bans to protect local quality of life and prevent irresponsible behaviour. This includes Barcelona’s tax on cruise ship passengers and Mallorca’s sustainable tourism tax.