How to Make Your Summer Vacation Sustainable!

Reader Contribution by Anna Clark and Rainforest Alliance
Published on May 24, 2011
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With the summer fast approaching, it’s time to make those last minute vacation plans. While it’s easy to get caught up in the bliss of tropical beaches and lazy days by the pool, it’s also easy to overlook the negative impacts travel can have on both the environment and local communities.

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Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries with more than 235 million people working in the industry globally, generating 9.2 percent of the global GDP. While tourism is a vital source of income for many developing countries, it can also result in pollution, deforestation, inefficient energy use and cultural exploitation.

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