Last year international tourist arrivals worldwide reached 1.4 billion, two years ahead of schedule according to the UN World Tourism Organisation. Whatever the reason, the following are 10 unsung destinations likely to benefit from your tourist dollars – and where you'll be assured of a warm reception. TREAD CAREFULLY Teahouse treks and camping treks both support local communities in different ways, but camping helps reduce deforestation caused by using wood for fuel. ESSENTIALS Intrepid Travel's 15-day Best of Myanmar trips include a visit to Intrepid's first community-based tourism project there, which helps four rural communities. TREAD CAREFULLY Avoid all-inclusive resorts on the over-developed Aegean and Mediterranean coasts in favour of more sustainable lodgings that benefit communities.

Source: Stuff March 23, 2019 16:02 UTC