Focus on community-based tourism
In addition to environmental responsibility, it’s also important to keep social and economic sustainability in mind. Focusing on local, community-based tourism is a way to make sure you positively impact your final destination. Additionally, community-based tourism gives you access to life-changing experiences and provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture.
Economic leakage is a particularly big challenge in popular tourist destinations. This phenomenon happens when most of the money generated through tourism goes to international companies rather than the local economy. The economic impacts of leakage are significant – reaching up to 70% in Thailand and 80% in the Caribbean.
Leakage happens in various ways – for example, hotels, restaurants, and shops might import foreign goods or hire foreign workers to staff their businesses. Additionally, there is export leakage when there is an overreliance on foreign investors for tourism facilities and infrastructure rather than local entrepreneurs.
When unbalanced, these practices can prevent local communities from benefiting from luxury tourism. To prevent economic leakage while traveling, support businesses with local supply chains and seek out experiences that include the local community. These are one-of-a-kind experiences that you won’t find anywhere else, and they also promote valuable cultural exchange.
Our Motto is "Luxury is exclusivity" this is why we take a good care to work hand in hand with the local communities to offer you a real experience.
Choosing a travel provider with a philanthropic commitment, your trip can support causes like education, women’s empowerment, and healthcare that improve the well-being of the communities you visit.
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