A lot of the changes that need to be made are systemic and depend on major players in the travel industry. But as consumers, we also have the power to shape the way travel will look as we emerge from the pandemic. While we’re all itching to get away, now is the perfect time to stop, rethink our approach and demand better alternatives.

Sustainable travel has long been heralded as a solution but in this post-pandemic era, we need to go beyond eschewing plastic and progress to choices that truly regenerate the earth. “The biggest difference between sustainable travel and regenerative travel is that the former talks about net-zero impact whereas the latter is about creating a positive impact,” says Amanda Ho, co-founder of Regenerative Travel, a company that champions regenerative hotels and experiences.