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True Travellers Society Podcast
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a blend of sustainability breakthroughs, traveler-first innovations, and on-the-ground experiences shaping how we move, explore, and connect.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces First Low Carbon Pioneer Hotel in Asia
Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay is the first IHG property in Asia to join the company’s Low Carbon Pioneers program, operating with no on-site fossil fuel combustion and backed by renewable energy. The hotel’s fully electric kitchen, heat pumps, intelligent building management, and GSTC certification underscore a broader industry push aligned with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030. IHG also signaled ambition with Hotel Indigo Changi Airport aiming for a zero-energy certification in 2028—pointing to regulatory alignment, green financing potential, and growing guest demand for low-carbon stays.
3 New Travel Trends Making 2026 Tourism More Sustainable
Booking.com’s latest survey spotlights quiet sustainability shifts: “Hushed hobbies” like birding and foraging, design-led “shelf‑ie” souvenirs that support local makers, and carpool‑friendly, EV‑powered road trips. With 82% of U.S. travelers open to carpooling and strong interest in locally sourced edible keepsakes, travelers may reduce impact by instinct rather than mandate. The result: dispersed tourism, lower emissions, and spending that sticks with local communities.
The Era of You: Booking.com Predicts the Top Trends Defining Travel in 2026, With Individuality Taking Center Stage
Travel gets ultra‑personal in 2026—with AI‑tailored itineraries and trends ranging from romantasy retreats and robot‑enhanced rentals to astrology‑guided getaways. Road trips are “rewired” for shared journeys, wellness becomes skin‑specific with high‑tech glow‑cations, and nostalgia‑driven “PastPorts” use tech to revisit meaningful places. The throughline: travelers designing trips that reflect who they are, not one‑size‑fits‑all templates.
How a Voyage Through the Galápagos Became a Lesson in Connection
A small‑ship expedition with Ecoventura marries sustainability with intimacy—reduced emissions vessels, capped guest counts, and guided wildlife encounters that foster community onboard. From playful sea lion swims to stargazing and shared meals, the journey highlights how nature‑rich travel can deepen human connection. It’s a reminder that conservation‑minded experiences can be both transformative and luxurious.
Un’esperienza epica nel cuore delle montagne più iconiche d’Italia
Trentino’s Via delle Valli links 50 alpine valleys across the Adamello Brenta Park to spread visitor flows and celebrate slow, sustainable trekking. Modular routes—tracked via a fun “Passaporto del valligiano”—span family walks to expert treks, weaving nature, taste, culture, and epic sunrise/sunset views. It’s a choose‑your‑own‑adventure framework that balances discovery with preservation.
Top‑rated Bus Transfer Service From Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande, Green Toad Bus, Celebrates 15 Years of Operations
Green Toad Bus marks 15 years with a redesigned site offering instant bookings and transparent pricing for English‑speaking travelers heading to Ilha Grande and beyond. Door‑to‑door service includes airport pickups and boat tickets, with routes linking Rio, Paraty, São Paulo, and new coverage via Iguazu Falls Travel. Private options and clear itineraries keep island transfers simple and stress‑free.
Rapido Turns Super App for Travel With Goibibo, redBus, ConfirmTkt Integration
Rapido is bundling daily mobility with long‑distance travel, adding flights and hotels (Goibibo), intercity buses (redBus), and trains (ConfirmTkt) inside its app. Targeting the next 100 million digital travel users across Tier‑2/3 India, the move taps a fast‑growing but under‑digitized market. A new in‑app Travel section streamlines door‑to‑door planning—from the first mile to the last.
The Airback Flex: The Smart Backpack That Actually Fits Under the Seat
Designed with traveler feedback, the Airback Flex compresses up to 50% and reliably slides under airline seats, easing carry‑on stress without sacrificing organization. Its minimalist, modular build and slick access for tech make airport flows smoother, earning design awards along the way. A practical upgrade for frequent flyers who value light, flexible, and fuss‑free packing.
