A growing trend in the travel industry is towards social impact travel, which is defined as travel that has a positive impact on the place you’re visiting. For the average tourist, that can mean giving your business to local companies, shops and restaurants instead of chain stores or multinational companies. On another level, you can volunteer when you travel, which can be anything from teaching kids to basic construction projects, planting trees or beautifying a neighborhood. Eco friendly travel is also important for many travelers these days, and staying in an eco-friendly hotel and renting an electric vehicle or using public transport can all make a difference. Various companies specialize in this sort of travel, although it isn’t necessary to book through them to make a difference, It can be as simple as where you shop, where you eat and how you spend your money.
