Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The adventure tourism industry benefits from low capital start-up costs for entrepreneurs, enabling the development of new markets in virtually any economic area. These new developments often create opportunity for foreign and local investments.
Adventure tourism and new companies that support it bring development projects and new jobs, increasing the financial gains for local people in that location.
Adventure travel fuels environmental awareness. Adventure tourism companies lead initiatives that raise awareness of activities and practices that have a low environmental impact.
Adventure tourism gives communities a financial reason to take a second look at land usage.
In addition to increased employment, local people benefit from the educational and health benefits that a sustainable economy brings. According to the Adventure Travel Trade Association's 2008 Development Index Report, "The prospect of employment and participation in a growing economy encourages interest in education."
Murray Bartholomew, membership administrator of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, stated in a news release that adventure travel companies "demonstrate ongoing cultural, social and economic commitment" by establishing foundations that allow the tourism company and its customers to give back to the supporting communities.