Latin America Sustainable Tourism Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Application, Age Group, and Country, 2025-2033

Latin America Sustainable Tourism Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Application, Age Group, and Country, 2025-2033

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Latin America Sustainable Tourism Market Overview:

The Latin America sustainable tourism market size reached USD 186.92 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 582.84 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5% during 2025-2033. The market is experiencing significant growth due to the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly travel, increasing government support for green policies, rapid expansion of eco-certified accommodations, escalating emphasis on sustainable food and agritourism, growing importance of climate change mitigation efforts, and an increased focus on sustainable infrastructure development.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024 USD 186.92 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033 USD 582.84 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) 13.5%


Latin America Sustainable Tourism Market Trends:

Growing Focus on Leadership in Sustainable Tourism

Latin America's sustainable tourism sector is seeing a stronger emphasis on leadership that integrates community-driven travel experiences. Organizations are recognizing the importance of professionals with expertise in responsible tourism to guide impactful initiatives. The shift highlights a commitment to fostering meaningful connections between travelers and local communities, ensuring tourism supports economic, cultural, and environmental well-being. With experienced leaders at the forefront, responsible tourism efforts are expanding beyond traditional sustainability measures, incorporating ethical travel practices that empower local stakeholders. This movement reflects a broader industry evolution where tourism is no longer just about destinations but also about creating positive social impact. The growing alignment with global sustainability goals reinforces the importance of leadership in shaping the future of ethical travel. For example, in December 2024, WTM Latin America announced a leadership change in its Responsible Tourism sector. Pablo Menendez took over the Responsible Tourism Award and Transformation Theater from Gustavo Pinto, who led for nearly a decade. Menendez, founder of Komú Travel, brought expertise in sustainable tourism, connecting travelers with community projects in Mexico. This shift aimed to strengthen responsible tourism efforts in Latin America.

Latin America Sustainable Tourism Market Size

Innovation Driving Sustainable Tourism Solution

The tourism sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is increasingly prioritizing sustainability through initiatives that support innovative solutions. There is a growing focus on fostering startups and ventures that develop environmentally responsible projects to address industry challenges. Efforts are being directed toward integrating green technologies, reducing environmental impact, and promoting regenerative tourism models. Companies and organizations are seeking inventive approaches to enhance resource efficiency, minimize carbon footprints, and ensure long-term sustainability. This movement reflects a broader shift toward tourism models that not only generate economic benefits but also contribute positively to ecosystems and local communities. By encouraging forward-thinking solutions, the sector is positioning itself for long-term resilience while aligning with global sustainability objectives and environmental commitments. For instance, in February 2024, CAF along with the Caribbean and UN Tourism signed a cooperation agreement to launch the green projects innovation challenge that aims to transform the tourism sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative aims to support innovative and visionary startups, ventures, and tourism companies that develop transformative and ingenious solutions to address the industry's challenges through green projects.

Latin America Sustainable Tourism Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, application, and age group.

Type Insights:

  • Coastal Tourism
  • Mountain Tourism
  • Island Tourism

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes coastal tourism, mountain tourism, and island tourism.

Application Insights:

Latin America Sustainable Tourism Market by Application

  • Solo
  • Group
  • Family
  • Couples

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes solo, group, family, and couples.

Age Group Insights:

  • Millennial
  • Baby Boomers
  • Generation X
  • Silver Hair

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the age group have also been provided in the report. This includes millennial, baby boomers, generation X, and silver hair.

Country Insights:

  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Peru
  • Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Latin America Sustainable Tourism Market News:

  • In January 2025, UN Tourism and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the regional brand of Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative aims to attract more tourism investment, foster partnerships, and elevate the region's global prominence. The agreement was formalized during the FITUR international tourism trade fair in Madrid.

Latin America Sustainable Tourism Market Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Billion USD
Scope of the Report

Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:

  • Type 
  • Application
  • Age Group
  • Country
Types Covered Coastal Tourism, Mountain Tourism, Island Tourism
Applications Covered Solo, Group, Family, Couples
Age Groups Covered Millennial, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Silver Hair
Countries Covered Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Others
Customization Scope 10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support 10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)


Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the Latin America sustainable tourism market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the breakup of the Latin America sustainable tourism market on the basis of type?
  • What is the breakup of the Latin America sustainable tourism market on the basis of application?
  • What is the breakup of the Latin America sustainable tourism market on the basis of age group?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the Latin America sustainable tourism market? 
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Latin America sustainable tourism?
  • What is the structure of the Latin America sustainable tourism market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the Latin America sustainable tourism market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Latin America sustainable tourism market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Latin America sustainable tourism market.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Latin America sustainable tourism industry and its attractiveness.
  • Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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