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4 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Staycation

Have you ever had a staycation? If not, then this is the perfect time to try it out.

Between the colder weather and COVID-19, many people are choosing to stay indoors and travel no further than their town, city’s or state’s limits. The silver lining is that by avoiding traveling far away, you not only limit your CO2 footprint, but also save money while supporting your locals! So whether you’re looking for staycation inspiration for the short or long-term, we’ve got you covered.

Here are four tips to put together an enjoyable and eco-friendly staycation of your own.

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Destination News Kayla Tumblin Destination News Kayla Tumblin

The Rise of Domestic Tourism

In an attempt to revive the industry as coronavirus continues to pose a threat, the focus of marketing campaigns and target market strategies have been shifted primarily towards the phenomenon of domestic tourism.

In this blog, I will take a look at a few of the ways travelers have been enjoying vacations closer to home and how destinations have successfully marketed to these domestic travelers.

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Education, Sustainable Living Melissa Novotny Education, Sustainable Living Melissa Novotny

Sustainable Tourism in Lockdown: Virtual Reality

Imagine ending another day working from home in COVID-19 lockdown with a quick trip to Tokyo, Paris or Venice? Or a visit to a Borneo nature reserve? Or a dive into the world’s most beautiful coral reefs? Now in virtual reality (VR) it is possible to teleport yourself to a different landscape and culture within seconds without the jet lag, CO2 footprint or stresses of a long-haul flight.

In this blog, I will give a first-hand account of the kind of sustainable travel experiences that you can find in virtual reality as well as VR’s potential to innovate the tourism industry post-COVID. Let’s jet-set!

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Sustainable Living Lea Napierski Sustainable Living Lea Napierski

7 Must-have Items in 2020 for Safe and Sustainable Travel

The coronavirus has impacted travelers all over the world since it hit at the beginning of 2020. As a result, it has made even the bravest travelers a little more cautious when considering the prospect of travelling this summer. Nevertheless, whether you’ll be enjoying your summer vacation at a nearby park or by going abroad to take a well-deserved break from working from home, you shouldn’t forget about traveling sustainably and reducing your footprint while continuing to stay safe.

This is why we’ve come up with a list of the right products you’ll need to keep yourself and others around you corona-safe, while making sure you have all of the sustainable summer must-haves. Here you can find 7 tips and items to prepare you while you’re on the move.

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How has COVID-19 re-shaped the relationship of our surroundings

There’s no doubt that the coronavirus threw us all a curveball. We’ve seen unprecedented lockdowns and border closures around the world, changing our daily routines drastically. This has not only disrupted sectors like the hospitality and tourism industries, but also how we view our relationship to our surroundings, be it environmental or social.

This blog will look at how COVID-19 has impacted the environment, wildlife, the tourism industry and our habits as well as takeaways that we can apply to life after the coronavirus.

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