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Companies join forces to help travelers go greener
Bailey Berg, The Washington Post
March 4, 2021
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A G Adventures bus enters Zion National Park in Utah.Photo by G Adventures
The past year has changed people s priorities in many aspects of their lives, but one of the biggest pendulum swings could involve travel. Previously, many found their itineraries at the intersection of affordability and bragging rights. But after the events of 2020, a growing number of wanderers are instead seeking opportunities that help them be better stewards of the earth. I think the pandemic has given people time to consider travel and sustainability and how they want to do things differently going forward, said Louree Maya, founder of Kynder, a website that aggregates eco-friendly and ethical hotels and eateries in Europe and the United States.
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The Future of Travel in 2021
The pandemic has made traveling difficult, but there are still ways to leave your home base. Here are a few trends for 2021 .
By Laura Studarus Getty Images
If there’s one thing we can say about 2020, it taught us how to handle unprecedented levels of uncertainty. Over the last year, and into 2021, we’ve been asked to change everything about the way we work, socialize, and sustain ourselves putting leisure travel largely on hold as well.
It’s estimated the tourism industry won’t experience a full recovery for several more years. Even as the vaccine roll-out begins, it’ll take time for hotels, airlines, and resorts to adjust and create safe, desirable experiences. While the future remains anyone’s guess, we’ll still see people traveling throughout 2021. Here are some of the changes we’re likely to see both travelers and destinations experience in 2021 and beyond.