Is Your Travel Money Really Helping? A Look at Tourism Leakage with Sooz Shanker
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On this episode of the Veggies Abroad Podcast, Rebecca is joined by Susanna “Sooz” Shanker, founder of Curiosity Saves Travel, to talk about something many travellers never think about: where your money actually goes when you're on holiday. It turns out, a lot less stays in the local community than you'd expect — sometimes as little as 5 cents on the dollar. This concept is known as tourism leakage, and it's a big deal.
Sooz breaks it down in an easy-to-understand way, sharing why tourism doesn’t always benefit the people and places we visit, and what can be done about it. They also chat about the role of cruise lines, resort chains, and seasonal jobs in perpetuating the problem — plus, how governments, tourism boards, and you, the traveller, can start to turn things around.
In this episode:
- What tourism leakage is and how it affects communities
- Why spending money doesn’t always mean you’re helping
- Examples of destinations doing it better
- Practical ways travellers can keep more money in local hands
- Why little decisions — like who you book with or where you eat — matter
Whether you're planning your next big trip or just want to be a more conscious traveller, this is a must-listen.
🌎 Learn more about Sooz: Curiosity Saves Travel
🧳 Watch The Last Tourist on Hulu or Apple TV for more on this topic
✈️ Join a Veggies Abroad Tour: veggiesabroad.com
Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay
Produced by Bloody Vegans Productions part of the Creative Content Studio family
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