How are brands rethinking travel experiences for 2022? Why are train journeys on the rise? What are local communities doing to combat over-tourism? In this part of the 2022 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people will choose to spend their leisure time post-pandemic.

With pandemic-strengthened values of sustainability and community, US travelers are seeking eco-oriented vacations, looking to support local economies and slow down the pace of their adventures to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. What can brands do to cater to these ethical explorers?

With increasing concern about climate change, people are seeking an environmentally-friendly way to see the world – or their own backyard. Whether they're checking into an eco-lodge, staying close to home or simply reducing their travel waste, American vacationers are putting sustainability first.

As borders reopen, both tourists and intrepid travellers are making plans to globe-trot. But a study has forecast that if the aviation industry grows at its current rate, it will be responsible for nearly 0.1 degrees Celsius of global heating by 2050, presenting a dilemma for eco-minded travellers.