2024 is expected to break records for the travel and tourism industry. The future of the $11 billion industry could be rooted in sustainability.  Before you book your next trip, here are a few ways to be a conscious traveler and prioritize sustainability even on vacation: Look into alternative forms of transportation It makes sense to want to hit the road for exploration once you’ve touched down in your destination, but the costs can outweigh the benefits.  Within the tourism industry, transport accounts for nearly half of carbon emissions . According to   the International Energy Agency , aviation alone accounts for 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions and is one of the most carbon-intensive activities an individual can partake in. Estimates reveal it could take up to a year for an acre of forestry to absorb the amount of carbon emitted from a one-way flight from New York to London.  When available, traveling by train can emit nearly 80% less carbon emissions than commuting by SUV...