The German Green Party’s manifesto, as part of the 2021 general election, has announced plans for a better-connected Europe by increasing sleeper trains between cross-border cities – it's tapping into growing disillusionment with flying during the pandemic and the desire for greener transport.

International tourism virtually ground to a halt in 2020, leaving countless would-be jet-setters stuck at home. Yet at the same time, many people took the chance to re-evaluate how and why they travel. Could sustainability concerns reshape the ways that Britons plan their holidays post-pandemic?

Why are people excited to plan trips even if they’re not travelling? What’s driving a sense of eco responsibility when it comes to leisure? How has hyper-local travel become a way for staycationers to find fun closer to home? And why are people using creative hobbies as a wellbeing boost?

Finnish renewable energy company Neste has launched a minimal-emissions project called Zero Vacations – a Swedish holiday destination with a sustainable approach. Situated on the island of Lidö, it taps into people’s desire to continue their eco-efforts while home and away.