In this eye-opening episode of The Sustainable Voice®, hosts Ashish Sanghrajka and Leigh Strinsky examine the critical relationship between tourism and national debt. The conversation unpacks how countries dependent on tourism faced crushing financial challenges during the pandemic, forcing difficult choices with long-term consequences. Discover how tourism-focused nations navigate international lending organizations, why tourism serves as both economic engine and cultural ambassador, and the uneven application of financial support across developing economies.