Cue: the phenomenon of overtourism, describing how placestoowell-traveled become socially and environmentally depleted.
Justin Francis is the co-founder and CEO of activist travel company Responsible Travel.
And in other regions, the loss of tourism money actually had environmental drawbacks.
Once travel stopped, we were all given the chance to think about restarting it differently.
Once travel stopped, though, we were all given the chance to think about restarting it differently.
5 key tips to prevent a post-pandemic return to overtourism
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co-founder ofElsewhere
That makes for a more responsible and sustainable choice, but also likely a more memorable one, too.
So little of the tourism industrys profits actually stay in the local economy where theyre generated.
And thats exactly what people are craving right now, too.
The new luxury isnt 800-thread-count sheets, says Bowen.
Its watching the sunrise over the Himalayas with a dollars worth of dal bhat.
The resulting trend: Plenty of people are just traveling somewhere for the trophy selfie, says Dr. Goodwin.
You know yourself better than anyone else does, says Dr. Goodwin.
Embracing the guest attitude
Part of being a responsible tourist is remembering that youre just that: a tourist.
In the wake of a global crisis, that level of understanding and kindness feels all the more accessible.
co-founder ofElsewhere
Its important to understand that travel is not a human right, says Landeta.
It is actually a privilege.
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