Let’s reinvent travel.
Leisure Lab is a think tank and media lab to promote sustainable tourism, or as we like to call it BREAK-EVEN TOURISM. In this LAB REPORTS section we publish news articles and create inspirational travel stories to help bring about positive change in the way we travel.
Community-based tourism: how your trip can make a positive impact on local people
Community-based tourism can reap great rewards. Done well, it enables local organisations to protect precious habitats, preserve unique culture and empower grassroots employees, says Francisca Kellett from National Geographic.
The world’s first booking platform that empowers travelers to positively impact the communities they visit
Platform enables travelers to positively impact the communities they visit with 45 new hotel choices, 20 new charities, voluntourism opportunities, a tangible positive impact report with every booking and more. Michal Christine Escobar from Hospitality Technology explains how it works.
10 Great Ways To Be A Climate Optimist
Feeling eco-anxious? Sally Giblin, cofounder of Be the Future, walks us through 10 ways to be a climate optimist and take positive action.
Sweden Ranked Best Country in the World for Sustainable Tourism
Scandinavia is renowned for its progressive attitudes so it’s no surprise that Sweden is leading the drive for sustainable travel, says Olivia Palamountain from Globetrender.
30 sustainable travel websites for the conscious traveler
Having trouble finding sustainable accommodations and experiences? Ana Cecilia Duék, director and editor at Brazil-based sustainability platform Viajar Verde, lined up 30 booking websites concerned with positive impacts on the environment, communities and destinations.