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were . A survey of U . S . travelers conducted by Generali Global Assistance found that 58 % of respondents said they were more likely to purchase travel insurance for all of their trips going forward — not just their trips in 2021 .
Think sustainable Perhaps this pause in travel should be more like a reset . When we get back to traveling whenever and where we like , we should think about the impact our travels have on the environment . A lack of tourists in Venice , Italy , meant the sediment at the bottom of the iconic canals was not disturbed and the canals ’ normally cloudy water became clear . Air pollution in the European hotspot was better too because of less boat traffic . Last April , fewer cars and fewer flights reduced air pollution in Los Angeles and the smog around downtown LA receded . Data from the Environmental Protection Agency showed that the city experienced its longest stretch of what they consider “ good ” air quality since 1995 . A July 2020 study from the University of Sydney found that reduced global travel reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 4.6 %, the greatest drop in greenhouse gas emissions in human history .
After seeing such stark examples of how
our vacations can negatively impact the environment , travelers may be more ecoconscious about their decisions , choosing airlines , hotels and tour operators with a focus on sustainability .
In February 2020 , Delta Airlines announced a 10-year , $ 1 billion commitment to become the first carbon neutral
Cancun is one of VAX ’ s most-shopped destinations for 2021 .
airline in the world . In August 2020 , JetBlue became the first U . S . airline to achieve carbon neutrality on all domestic flights , as part of its effort to reduce its contribution to global warming . And in December 2020 , United made a self-proclaimed “ bold environmental commitment ” and pledged to become 100 % green by
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