Introducing the " Gotta GO! Sustainable Explorer Challenge" by HK Express! We're thrilled to invite you to embark on a lower-carbon travel adventure during your holiday break.
Team up and join our engaging workshops to craft your very own Sustainable Travel Itinerary. Top performing teams will be selected to participate in the Pitching Presentation. But that's not all! HK Express and its partners will shortlist finalist teams, fully sponsoring them to bring their sustainable travel plans to life. Upon returning to Hong Kong, the teams will face off in a final battle. Whether you're a seasoned sustainability enthusiast or just beginning to delve into sustainable development and carbon footprints, this is the perfect chance to embark on a unique journey of lower-carbon adventure! Gotta GO!
Campaign Objectives
Gotta GO! Sustainable Explorer Challenge aims to empower students by deepening their understanding of sustainability concepts, such as "carbon footprint" and "sustainable tourism," through workshops and competition activities.
By designing and implementing lower-carbon travel experiences, the challenge seeks to increase awareness of the importance of traveling sustainably and responsibly. It strives to promote sustainable development and contribute to a greener future for the aviation industry and beyond.
2024 Gotta GO! Sustainable Explorer Challenge Champion
Choy Wan Man (Vivian) – HKUST:
Recently, the concept of sustainable travel has come vital, but I have never explored it, neither I thought did I think I could travel sustainably. I even held a conservative mindset of ‘sustainable travel is equal to a geographical site visit, eating vegetables and no meats.’ I have learnt more about this concept throughout joining this campaign.
During the preparation, however, the competition host continually reminded us to prioritise our happiness, placing sustainability second. It’s about finding a balance between joy and sustainability, allowing us to reduce our impact on the environment while still having fun while travelling.
Tam Hong Yau (Chloe) – CUHK:
Over the past few months, it has been incredible to reflect on our journey. We initially signed up on a whim, without much knowledge of sustainable tourism. However, through a series of lectures, workshops, and trip planning, I learned to consider different interpretations on "how to achieve a relaxing and eco-friendly trip through small changes in daily life". Later, we were given the honour to implement our travel plan in Jeju. Even though the 4-day trip was full of unexpected challenges, such as transportation schedules and itinerary changes, all those experiences helped us grow and turned this into an unforgettable journey.
2024 Gotta GO! Sustainable Explorer Challenge First Runner-up
Ho Ka Wai (Opal) – CUHK:
This competition was an excellent opportunity for us to embark on the journey of discovering more about sustainable travelling. It was indeed an honour for us to have the chance to execute our plan!
After this competition, we believe everyone can travel sustainably anywhere and anytime. Every small step we take will ultimately become a big step and play a part in achieving sustainability together.
Leung Mei Ki (Crystal) – CUHK:
Before this trip, I thought we needed to do many extra things to reach the goal of sustainability. However, when we try to plan our trip and make it happen, it is easier than we imagined. We can make our trip sustainable by choosing a less crowded destination to prevent over-tourism and eating greener by trying a plant-based diet.
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