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The end of travel as we know it? How the climate crisis could change holiday habits forever

Operators
Harry Kemble
4 October 2023

Intrepid Travel expects there to be annual limitations imposed on travel by 2040 and for a string of emerging destinations to come to the fore as the impact of climate change becomes more prevalent.

The end of travel as we know it? How the climate crisis could change holiday habits forever

Pop-up hotels combining sustainability and local craftsmanship will become popular, Intrepid has predicted (Image credit: Intrepid Travel)

The predictions were outlined in the B Corp-certified tour operator’s report – titled “A Sustainable Future for Travel” – released on Wednesday (4 October), in partnership with foresight agency, The Future Laboratory. 


The report highlights how personal carbon allowances could help curb emissions and lower travel’s overall footprint.


Experts suggest individuals should currently limit their carbon emissions to 2.3 tons each year – the equivalent of taking a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Riyadh. However, the average carbon footprint in the UK is currently 11.7 tons.