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Susanne Becken, The Conversation

Can tourism alleviate global poverty? Only if the money goes to the poorer countries

The UN has even declared 2017 the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. But how many tourists head to less developed countries?

Susanne Becken, The Conversation
· Aug 25, 2017 · 11:30 pm
What can tourists do to help, not hinder, Nepal’s quake recovery?

While some operators have prematurely suggested it's safe for tourists to return, Nepal's recovery from the earthquake has barely begun. In the longer term, though, tourism will be vital to this process.

Susanne Becken, The Conversation
· Jun 05, 2015 · 06:45 am