Out of 1,007 respondents from the Philippines, 97 percent said they place great importance on sustainable travel.
“This shift in behavior highlights the urgent action travelers are taking as they strive to make more sustainable choices to save the planet for future generations,” said the report.In 2021, independent research and analysis by Economist Impact, which was commissioned by travel company Airbnb, showed that the majority of Filipinos want to travel in ways that could create more positive and empowering experiences for the communities they visit.
Almost half of the respondents are seeking discounts and economic incentives to opt for eco-friendly options. Around 43 percent also said they “would be encouraged to travel more sustainably with reward points for making more sustainable choices that they could use for free extra perks or discounts through online travel booking sites.