Traveling in a Warming World: How ‘Conscious Exploration’ is Putting Heat on Modern Travel Practices

As the planet heats up, so does our desire to travel. Travel and hospitality industries have broken new ground this year, with people of all ages embracing domestic and international experiences in record numbers. A 2023 report from McKinsey & Co. notes the sector’s strong rebound, with full recovery expected by year’s end after losing “70% of its value in 2020.”