Embracing Eco-Friendly Tourism: Indians Prioritize Sustainability in Travel
News 18Sustainable tourism is gaining popularity among Indian travelers as they become more conscious of the negative impact of over-tourism on destinations. According to a 2022 Sustainable Travel Research Report from an online travel agency, 91% of Indian travelers plan to travel more sustainably in the next year, an increase of 15% from 2021. Additionally, 94% consider sustainable travel to be a crucial aspect of their travel plans and 68% feel that news about climate change has influenced their mindset towards sustainable tourism options. The essence of sustainable travel Some of us may not be aware, but air travel is now one of the least sustainable modes of transportation, producing unrivaled quantities of greenhouse gas emissions. A few simple practices, such as consuming food sourced locally, reducing one’s use of plastic waste, making use of the public transportation system, showing respect for native flora and fauna, selecting eco-friendly operators and accommodations, and purchasing souvenirs made locally, will go a long way toward reducing one’s impact on the environment.