Sustainable Travel is Global
Feb 01, 2025
We each see the world through our own lens, whether it be country, economic status, or even sex. We might not even know we are in an echo chamber until we talk with friends around the world.
I'm here to tell you that tourism is global. One country's or one leader's decisions will not change the way other countries operate.
"Sustainable" really means maintaining the status quo. This should be the bare minimum threshold the world should be aiming for in all sectors. Travel has the ability to do tremendous harm to the world due to the sheer numbers of people flying or cruising around the world each day.
However, by working together, we can improve conditions for everyone.
I once thought that sustainability was the way to go. I still feel that way, but I learned about Regenerative Travel when I took a course in it last year. That is where I learned that sustainability isn't enough. There is a bigger target to aim for.
Regenerative Travel aims to improve the circumstances of the land, people, culture, etc. When you have the option--and you ALWAYS have the option--please consider choosing the option that helps the world.
You can do this by choosing to visit countries that need the economic boost. Prioritize properties that work with local food, local chefs, and local tour guides. Look for energy efficiencies or even off-grid properties. You might want to participate in voluntourism--although I understand if you don't want to. You might already volunteer a lot or work very hard and your vacation is the one time where you have freedom to replenish your energy.
As part of the Virtuoso Sustainability Community, I have access to luxury properties that are actively working to make changes in their part of the world. I also have additional contacts through my Regenerative Travel training.
If this is something you'd like to explore for your next vacation, please reach out to me directly at [email protected] and forward this email to anyone you know who might be interested. They can sign up for my list on my website.
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