"And as the world takes note, the ultra-luxury sector is adapting first. In Hawaii, the shift is already happening. From 2026, the state will introduce a landmark climate levy on visitors, expanding its transient accommodation tax to fund shoreline protection, wildfire prevention, and climate resilience projects. It's the first US destination to ring-fence tourism revenue specifically for environmental protection, and it reflects a growing global truth: paradise now comes with responsibility."
""They want meaningful access to culture, nature, and history - delivered in ways that actively protect fragile ecosystems." Nowhere is that tension more visible than Machu Picchu. One of the world's most iconic sites has long struggled with over-tourism, prompting Peru to introduce timed entry, fixed routes, and daily visitor caps. Rather than diluting the luxury experience, Quispe Puente de la Vega argues that these controls elevate it."
Climate change, overtourism, and environmental strain are prompting destinations to limit and manage visitor access. Hawaii will introduce a climate levy in 2026, expanding its transient accommodation tax to fund shoreline protection, wildfire prevention, and climate resilience, the first US destination to ring-fence tourism revenue for environmental protection. Ultra-luxury travelers increasingly seek meaningful cultural, natural, and historical access delivered in ecosystem-protecting ways. Machu Picchu now operates timed entry, fixed routes, and daily caps; private treks and certified guides reduce pressure while offering deeper context. Sacred Valley offerings shift toward understanding ancestral agricultural systems rather than spectacle.
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