As the climate crisis accelerates, how should we think about our holidays in a more conscious and responsible way? This panel asks what it means to take a good holiday today and explore how our leisure choices shape the world, and what a fairer, more sustainable holiday culture might look like.

Booking information

  • Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
  • Free in-person student tickets: We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy an inspiring evening at the Society, so for this event we are offering free in-person student tickets with the code PANELSTUDENT at checkout.

Attending in-person

  • We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door. Please use the Society's entrance on Exhibition Road.

Attending online

  • If you are attending the event online, the joining instructions will be included in your confirmation email.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Venue information

This event will be held in the Ondaatje Theatre at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.

 

Plan your visit to the Society and find more information about our venue, including our address, accessibility and transport links.

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:

  • Step-free access to the event
  • Accessible toilets
  • Assistance dogs are welcome
  • Hearing loop

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org

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Key Information

Open to all
21 October 2025, 7.00pm-8.30pm
London and online

In-person
Member £10.00, Non-member £12.00
Online
Member £5.00, Non-member £6.00
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