York has announced plans to ban private car travel within its city centre by 2023. Amid demands for improved public transport and sustainable last-mile services, the move may give people the push they need to embrace more sustainable travel alternatives.

What does a ‘transformational experience’ entail? How do hobbies and passions fit into travel plans? And will climate concerns make sustainable trips the norm? In this part of the 2020 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how personal values are influencing leisure and travel choices.

EasyJet has announced it will offset the carbon emissions from all its flights, at no extra cost to customers. Although people are increasingly eco-conscious when it comes to travel, many aren’t willing to pay more to be more sustainable – meaning EasyJet’s offering will likely prove alluring.

As travellers both new and seasoned demand more unique experiences that they can boast about on their social feeds, some are opting for sustainable trips to offset their CO2 footprint and help communities abroad. How can tour operators facilitate this kind of responsible travel?