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In light of the growing trend towards mindful and ecoβconscious travel, these destinations are paving the way for sustainable tourism. This year, travelers are already well aware of their pivotal role in combating the climate crisis, as evidenced by numerous studies suggesting that over threeβquarters of global travelers are committed to adopting more sustainable travel practices. 90% of consumers actively seek out ecoβfriendly options when planning their trips. Despite this, there remains a gap between intention and action in sustainable travel behavior.
Destinations that prioritize sustainability initiatives, both within the tourism sector and beyond, play a crucial role. From pioneering green spaces to destinations rebounding from adversity, here are the top places we recommend visiting that are embracing sustainable travelers.
Singapore’s sustainability journey dates back to 1967 when thenβPrime Minister Lee Kuan Yew mooted his βcity in a gardenβ vision. Following more than 50 years of mindful urban development β including the creation of more green corridors as part of the Park Connector Network β Singapore became the world’s first entire nation to receive sustainable destination certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, in 2023.
The certification reflects the Southeast Asian nation’s commitment to its Singapore Green Plan 2030 goals for sustainable development, which includes quadrupling solar energy deployment by 2025, reducing the waste sent to landfill by 20% by 2030, and limiting the registration of new cars to cleanerβenergy models from 2030.
Our favorite hotel in Singapore:Β ShangriβLa Singapore
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Costa Rica has long held its reputation as Central America’s leader in sustainable tourism, but now its neighbor Panama β which in 2023 granted legal rights to turtles β is stepping into the limelight as a communityβbased tourism pioneer. Despite Panama’s diverse array of Indigenous cultures (accounting for approximately 14% of the population) and rich biodiversity, the nation’s tourism has traditionally centered on its famed canal and sultry capital Panama City.
Now, visitors can explore Panama’s lush rainforests and palmβfringed islands more meaningfully with the people who know it best: Indigenous and rural communities.
Our favorite hotel in Panama:Β Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo
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February is the best month to visit NewΒ Zealand as the weather is warmest and the most settled of the year. β100%Β Pure NewΒ Zealandβ is a mustβvisit for millions thanks to the beautiful nature around the activities. If you want an example of ecotourism activities you can do while here, a tour of Fiordlandβs Milford Sound, kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park, and whale watching in Kaikoura are three of the top highlights of the South Island.
Our favorite hotel in NewΒ Zealand:Β Huka Lodge
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Australia boasts 16 UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites β the highest number out of all 50 countries researched. The Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, is the worldβs biggest collection of coral reefs and is home to endangered species such as the sea cow and large green turtle. Around 20% of Australiaβs landmass is protected, and 101 of its 27,000 species of animals and plants are protected too.
Our favorite hotel in Australia:Β Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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