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Practising Conscious Travel in 2025
Practising Conscious Travel in 2025
Small changes make a big difference when it comes to travelling more responsibly. Although there’s a long way to go until the tourism industry becomes truly sustainable, planning your trip strategically ensures that every pound you spend is a vote for the kind of world you want to live in. Even better, these five simple steps also mean more memorable journeys for you.
Embrace green destinations
Some of the world’s most beautiful corners also happen to be leading the charge on renewable energy: Auckland has pledged to reach net zero by 2050; Sweden aims to be free from fossil fuels by 2045; and in 2023, Uruguay ran on 90% green energy.
Be flexible
Embracing the off-season or ‘shoulder season’—the weeks on either side of peak travel months—is key when it comes to providing locals with year-round careers with the potential for growth, rather than casual seasonal work. It also saves you money and offers a more authentic experience of the destination.
Avoid over-tourism
Enjoy a warm welcome from locals in a destination that needs your support rather than joining the crowds in hotspots such as Venice and Barcelona. For example, the villages in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains have been busy rebuilding since the 2023 earthquake and are ready to embrace travellers with open arms.
AIT BEN HADDOU IN THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS OF MOROCCO
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Rather than eating in your hotel, immerse yourself in the community by opting for local restaurants and cafes. Keeping as much money in local pockets as possible is one of the best ways to ensure your trip is having a positive impact.
Get a room
Opt for hotels that are serious about social sustainability. Think Six Senses Bhutan, which has an ongoing programme to support the remote Chorten Nyingpo monastery and Costa Rica’s El Silencio Lodge & Spa, where 95% of staff are local.
Of course, you can also explore all of our luxury hotels at ASMALLWORLD Collection, where you will receive VIP benefits such as a room upgrade, hotel credit and more at no extra cost.
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