As responsible travelers, we like to think that most of what we spend goes directly to the communities we visit. Turns out that’s a bit of a myth. Last fall, a report by the World Tourism Organization estimated that just $5 of $100 spent by tourists from developed countries stays in a developing destination’s economy. Most of that money goes to airlines, hotels, support local economies and communities—if we make careful decisions.
Is My Travel Money Going to the Right Places?
Apr 25, 2023
2 minutes
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