Sustainable travel is something a growing number of people are becoming more conscious of every single day, especially with overtourism affecting countries across the global. In a recent report by Travel Counsellors, a travel agency based in Manchester , 45 percent of the 2,000 respondents said they are considering more sustainable travel options. Speaking exclusively to Express.
co.uk, travel expert Emily Coles shared that holidaymakers are no longer just thinking about the quickest ways to get from one place to another but are now considering their impact on the destinations they’re visiting. She said: "Travelling across the country in a sleeper bus as opposed to a short-haul flight or opting for locally owned B&Bs rather than all-inclusive resorts are just a few of the changes I have seen in recent itineraries.
“This intrigue into new sustainable ways to travel has certainly sparked a shift in priorities when planning a holiday, which will ultimately result in stronger cultural relationships and improved support within local economies.” With the year coming to an end, people are already starting to explore new destinations to put on their bucket list whilst trying to stay aware of their carbon footprint. Emily shared that sustainable practices when planning a holiday are "key to avoiding overtourism.
" She told Express.co.uk: "By promoting lesser-known towns and cities, travellers not only have the opportunity to truly immerse in foreign traditions and cultures, but it.
