Green Logistics and Manufacturing in ASEAN: A New Era for Sustainable Tourism

Abstract

The rapid growth of ASEAN's tourism sector presents significant opportunities alongside pressing environmental challenges. This chapter explores the integration of green logistics and sustainable manufacturing as critical strategies to promote sustainable tourism. Green logistics focuses on optimizing transportation, reducing emissions, and minimizing waste throughout the supply chain. Sustainable manufacturing emphasizes the application of environmentally friendly technologies and practices that conserve resources while reducing environmental impacts. A comprehensive literature review highlights current research on these strategies and their implications for tourism sustainability. The study findings reveal that the application of green logistics and sustainable manufacturing promotes a balanced approach to economic growth and environmental preservation. The study underscores the need for coordinated efforts among stakeholders to achieve long-term sustainability goals in the ASEAN tourism industry.