Cannabis Tourism – Getting high on vacation
Have you ever thought about getting high on vacation? Then cannabis tourism is probably the answer for you.
Cannabis tourism crosses tourism with cannabis (obviously). In general, cannabis tourism allows you to participate in a variety of activities depending on where you are visiting. In most cases you will probably smoke weed and consume cannabis. For example, Las Vegas is home to “Planet 13,” a massive cannabis dispensary and popular tourist destination. Here you can try a range of cannabis products, from edibles to THC-infused beverages to specialty cannabis spa treatments.
But cannabis tourism isn’t always about consumption. Many travelers take the opportunity to get to know the ins and outs of the industry. Planet 13 offers insight into the cannabis production process and shows tourists the equipment used to create their products. Overall, the experience is a bit like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – but with weed.
What is the outlook for cannabis tourism?
These types of activities have also become very popular. The pandemic has definitely dampened the growth of cannabis tourism — or just tourism in general. But a 2020 survey found that 29% of active travelers want to be involved with cannabis on vacation. The demand for cannabis tourism is particularly high among the younger generations. When it comes to travel, 44% of Millennials and Gen Z vacationers go abroad to do something with cannabis. Once the pandemic is finally over and travel is possible again, we can probably expect the cannabis tourism industry to explode in popularity.
Why has cannabis tourism become so popular: Canada as a case study
At this point you might be wondering, “What fueled the popularity of cannabis tourism?” I’d bet it has to do with legalization and decriminalization in many countries. Canada is a great example of this. The Trudeau administration legalized weed back in 2018, and the country’s cannabis tourism industry has grown since then.
Much of this growth can be attributed to how Canadian people have accepted cannabis since it was legalized. A University of Guelph study found that as Canadians continue to embrace cannabis, new avenues for tourism opportunities continue to open. This is because societal acceptance gives a newfound legitimacy to the industry and tourists can come and participate in activities without the added stigma attached.
That sums up what I love about cannabis tourism. Not only does it give us new ways to experience cannabis, but it also serves as a channel for the wider acceptance of cannabis.
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