Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable travel and tourism as a concept has evolved from being about reducing your carbon footprint. That’s still important, but so is making a positive impact on local communities and culture. By choosing certified eco-friendly accommodations, ethical tours, and responsible wildlife encounters, travellers have the means to turn vacations into acts of conscious change. Use One Planet Journey’s off-season guides, regenerative tourism insights, and green travel tips to discover planet-preserving ways to travel that also support the places you visit. Sustainable travel is not a trend. It’s become the future of tourism.

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Regenerative Travel – What it Means for Destinations and Travellers

Regenerative travel is an emerging concept designed to go further than sustainable tourism by putting the priorities of local communities first. It emphasises active participation in the tourism sector by renewal and rejuvenation of natural and lived environments. This approach encourages deeper experiences where travellers engage in restoration efforts, contributing to the resilience and flourishing of destinations. By becoming co-creators of positive change, they gain a sense of purpose. Read the full article to learn how you can get involved.

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“Speak up. At your hotel, or destination. Ask questions, comment in surveys or reviews. It creates a virtuous cycle.”

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