{"id":22607,"date":"2022-05-06T19:28:37","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T13:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/?p=22607"},"modified":"2022-05-10T10:11:26","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T04:41:26","slug":"sustainable-travel-hacks-to-make-your-travel-business-greener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/sustainable-travel-hacks-to-make-your-travel-business-greener\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable travel: 7 hacks to make your travel business greener + A free resource"},"content":{"rendered":"

Climate crisis is not a buzzword anymore! Around the world, citizens are waking up to the responsibility they have towards reducing their carbon footprints. And that includes travelling more responsibly. In fact, according to Booking.com – 91% of Indians today WANT sustainable travel options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So what can you do to ensure your travel business lives up to these expectations? <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 7 ways you can make your travel business greener<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. Choose destinations suited to eco-tourism<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Evaluate different ways of getting there\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Book eco-friendly accommodations<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Ensure minimum food and plastic waste\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Encourage responsible conservation practices\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Partner with local communities\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Plan low carbon footprint activities\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Choose destinations suited to eco-tourism<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    If you are a travel agency that wants to ensure you are doing your bit for a greener planet, choose destinations that are sustainable in nature. What does that mean?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    These are tourist destinations that are contributing to a\u00a0 thriving biodiverse ecosystem. Also, known as eco-tourism, this involves travel to destinations that are rich in flora, fauna and cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Visiting these places help tourists appreciate the natural resources that our nation has, and encourages people to preserve them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Check out this list of <\/span>eco-friendly destinations by Culture Trip that you can plan for!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    Evaluate different ways of getting there\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    It is a known fact that going to places that are far away will have a bigger impact on the environment. Especially if there is air travel involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If air travel cannot be avoided then try and minimise the travelling carbon footprint to reach the destination. Try trains, or flying economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Source: Reservations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    When at the destination, walk or take bicycles whenever possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Plus point: A bicycle will allow you to travel deeper into remote areas.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    And the easiest way is to just utilise the public transport available. This not only massively reduces the environmental impact but also helps the local community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Book eco-friendly accommodations<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Camping, tents, and homestays are some of the most eco-friendly options to stay at.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you do want a bit of luxury, you can always evaluate your hotel stay options before booking, There are plenty of hotels and hostels that disclose their sustainable practices on the booking platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Check for these things:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Are these stays using renewable energy sources?<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Do they employ locally?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. How do they give back to the community?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Do they have practices that replenish greenery?<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Are they strict about water wastage policies?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Booking.com<\/a> recently launched the first of its kind – “Travel Sustainable<\/a>” badge that rates the hotels on their sustainability measures. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Here is a list of 6 eco-friendly stays in India that you can choose the next time! <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      As a travel business, you can ensure the hotels and stays that you book have the right balance of comfort, safety and green practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Ensure minimum food and plastic waste\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

      It is your responsibility as a travel business owner to see that the tourists who are your customers are aware of their habits. Here are a few tips:<\/span><\/p>\n