Supporting local communities
The World Travel & Tourism Council estimates that 10% of global jobs are reliant on travel and tourism, with countries such as Aruba being closer to 30%. As travellers, we have the opportunity to support the communities in the destinations that we visit, ensuring they benefit both socially and economically from our presence. By travelling more responsibly, we can help unique cultural customs remain intact and prevent the negative impacts of over tourism.
One of the ways that we can do this is by opting for alternatives to honeypot sites – did you know that your Travel Counsellor is part of a community of over 1,400 travel experts? With so many keen explorers, tips on hidden gems are easy to come by and can help spread the benefits of tourism while ensuring you avoid the crowds.
By shopping and eating at locally owned businesses you can get a truer taste of your destination (no pun intended) and enjoy a more authentic experience. On top of this, you’ll be supporting the local economy, helping to create jobs, and removing dependence on fundraising or aid.
“I can’t praise our Travel Counsellor enough. All through the booking process they were always available to answer my many questions and they worked amazingly hard to put together a fabulous bespoke trip to India for myself and five friends.”
Chris, Travel Counsellors' customer
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