Published on : Wednesday, May 8, 2019
For instance, countries like Canada, the Netherlands and Spain have all become popular getaway spots for cannabis consumers worldwide.
The three nations, in particular, maintain relaxed cannabis regulations, which mean that tourists can freely purchase cannabis-based products. The U.S. is also becoming a major tourist destination for cannabis users because of states like California and Colorado, with the two states delivering over billions of dollars of collective cannabis revenue. Especially, Colorado has witnessed substantial growth in its cannabis tourism marketplace because it was one of the first states to legalize recreational use, along with Washington.
In 2016, Colorado saw 82.4 million travelers and as per Colorado Tourism, 12 million or 15% of those travelers participated in marijuana-related activities. Among the reported group, 5% of those travelers said they specifically visited Colorado for cannabis-related purposes.
As legalization continues to expand globally, countries can expect travelers to be on the lookout for cannabis products. Worldwide consumer spending on legal cannabis reached almost USD 12.2 billion in 2018. By 2022, t legal spending is expected to increase to USD 31.3 billion.
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