The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2020 - Issue 27

Jada Brookes looks at some of the travel trends for 2020 which includes going green, purpose-led travel, off-season surprises, unsung destination, alternative bucket list, eco-trips, and upskilling escapes. Travel Trends 2020 bite travel At the start of the year, before the coronavirus impacted our lives all over the world, it was perceived that positive influ- ences outside of the travel sector will have a big impact on how we travel. Instead of flocking to holiday destinations just for leisure and pleasure, some travellers will be thinking more about sustainability, especially once it is much safer to travel aboard. Below are some examples of how sustainable travel and nature is being implemented. A modern and eco-friendly summer retreat that offers a tranquil holiday destination, Gennadi Grand Resort in Rhodes, Greece is nestled between the mountain and sea in a small fishing village. It is a synthesis of form, function, and perfectly scaled structures in a nature-show- casing landscape which operates under a BMS (Building Management System) that comprises of leading innovative energy management technology. Here the slanted roofs simultaneously minimise sunlight re- flection whilst optimising the microclimate conditions with energy-saving glass panels and forward-thinking recycling practices. Gennadi Grand Resort is the ideal place to holiday thanks to its beach as well as being a peaceful hideaway by the sea surrounded by beautiful gardens with palm trees in total harmony with its surroundings for that much-needed freshness. You will be amazed by the superb rooms and suites with fine dining proposals, entertainment, sports, and wellness facil- ities in an environment of natural seaside beauty deemed a paradise of island living. The hotel’s eco-friendly ethos allows them to conserve energy and water without compromising the guest’s experience. Holidayers will also be able to relax and recuperate by taking in the beauty of the sea and the power of the sun. www.gennadigrandresort.com Gennadi Grand Resort – Going Green