Daytrip’s reading picks 8/2022: What’s been happening in travel lately
What’s the latest news in the Travel Industry that you need to know?
Again we bring you 5 of the most important pieces of news that you shouldn’t miss.
This time on an omnipresent topic of sustainability.
NewYork Times: Be a More Sustainable Traveler
When thinking about how to reduce our individual carbon footprints, one of the simplest ways to cut back on emissions is to fly less often. But for those who want to see the world, there are ways to make trips more sustainable, including where you go, what you pack and how you decide to get there.
Full article can be found here.
2) Asian Travelers Are Confused By Sustainable TravelFrom India to Indonesia, Asian travelers are becoming increasingly conscious about sustainable choices — and perplexed by them. The travel industry needs to understand this — and failing to do so might be tantamount to greenwashing in the eyes of consumers.
Read more details in the article.
3) Global Ipsos polling finds many people are open to becoming more sustainable tourists.
Alongside enthusiasm to get off the couch and back to traveling, there’s also strong signals people are open to becoming more sustainable tourists, according to the 2022 edition of the Holiday Barometer from Europ Assistance and Ipsos.
Find the learnings here.
4) Is sustainable travel only for the rich?
As bucket-list destinations raise fees and taxes, it looks like the end is nigh for cheap holidays.
Read The Times article here.
5) Trip.com Group announces long-term green tourism goals, aiming to inspire 100 million travellers to travel more sustainably
Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has announced its long-term goal to build green tourism, covering three key areas, including: working with partners to launch over 10,000 low-carbon travel products; promoting sustainable travel concepts and engaging 100 million travellers in low-carbon practices; and, aiming to further reduce carbon emissions across its own operations.
Learn more details in the press release here.
