Can we travel without being unethical?Absolutely. The net positives through tourism are far greater than the negatives.
There are many examples from all over the world outlining this. People visit places and spaces and experience cultures and become more knowledgeable and thus more accepting and understanding.
People also often become “ambassadors” of a place or [culture] after having visited there and experiencing [it] firsthand. Tourism is a powerful vehicle for promoting acceptance and understanding.
There are ways to do it right and we need policy incentives for tourism operators to ensure that they do do it right – i.e., invest in net zero infrastructure, etcetera.