Tourism and the National Debt, the Invisible Relationship | Ep. 58

Overview:

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.

Topics:

  • Tourism Connection: Understanding the invisible yet powerful link between tourism revenue and national debt
  • Cultural Pride: How sharing authentic ways of life supports economic recovery and growth
  • Financial Reality: The tough choices tourism-dependent countries face when borrowing money

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