Sustainable Planet

How to Enjoy the Stay Sustainably


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The domestic journey continues in the second of a four-part series on travel, considering the dilemmas that choosing accommodations, dining, and souvenirs raise for sustainably-minded travelers. As U.S. domestic travel rebounded to $918 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit over $1 trillion in 2027, the choices voyagers make matter even more as the climate change situation worsens. But to still have a great time, Jorden and Kimberly discuss practical ways travelers can minimize their carbon footprint while maximizing their positive impact. 

Key Topics Jorden and Kimberly discuss include:

  • How Jorden and Kimberly have greened-up their souvenir-buying habits over the years
  • Whether hotel chains or local boutiques are better eco-choices
  • How all-inclusive resort experiences can be very sustainable or very destructive
  • How vacation rental platforms like Airbnb impact people and the planet
  • Just how popular glamping has become
  • Recommended Resources

    • AAA 2025 projections
    • US resort locations
    • Stats for Airbnb and the huge vacation rental growth industry
    • Glamping v. camping stats 2023
    • Global souvenir sales
    • Kimberly’s Substack newsletter post
    • ...more
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      Sustainable PlanetBy Kimberly Weir