Explore the places pioneering new concepts in travel, sustainability, and visitor experiences
Southeast Asia
Singapore leads the world in smart tourism infrastructure with its seamless integration of technology and sustainability throughout the visitor experience.
Central & Eastern Europe
The ambitious trans-European wildlife corridor connects national parks across 11 countries, creating the world's largest rewilding project and sustainable tourism destination.
Australia
Once threatened by climate change, this region of the Great Barrier Reef has become a global model for marine regeneration and sustainable underwater tourism.
Saudi Arabia
The world's first linear city stretches 170 km with no roads, cars or emissions, offering visitors a glimpse into a radical new urban concept powered entirely by renewable energy.
Low Earth Orbit
The Orbital Hotel Alliance now offers multi-day stays in Earth orbit, featuring luxury accommodations, spacewalks, and the profound Overview Effect that comes from seeing our planet from above.
Brazil
This innovative protected area combines indigenous stewardship, reforestation, and sustainable tourism to create the world's first carbon-negative tourism region.
Caribbean
The world's advanced underwater research habitat now offers civilian educational stays, allowing visitors to live beneath the sea while participating in marine science initiatives.
UAE
Now fully realized, this zero-carbon city showcases desert-adapted smart urban design with autonomous transportation, passive cooling, and integrated tourism experiences.
Stratosphere
For a more accessible near-space experience, these luxurious pressurized capsules ascend to 100,000 feet via hydrogen balloon, offering spectacular Earth views and the blackness of space.
Smart quotas and timed entry systems are becoming standard at popular destinations to prevent overtourism and improve visitor experiences.
Historical sites and natural attractions are incorporating AR and VR elements to enhance educational experiences and accessibility.
Connected networks of sustainable transportation options are making car-free, multi-destination travel increasingly viable.
Virtual replicas of destinations help visitors plan trips, manage capacity, and experience sites remotely when needed.