ATOAI calls for regulation of high-volume trekking

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India has called for stronger regulation of high-volume trekking in fragile mountain ecosystems, putting carrying capacity and environmental management back into the industry’s conversation. The issue is particularly relevant as adventure tourism expands across Himalayan destinations.

B2B takeaway: The future of Himalayan tourism cannot simply be measured in arrival numbers. Operators increasingly need to factor permits, carrying capacity, waste management, safety and community benefit into product design.