4. The Challenge 2
Negative Social Impact
For each $100 USD spent on a vacation tour by a tourist from a developed
country, only around $5 USD stays in the visited country.
$100
$5
5. The Challenge 3
Cultural Degradation
Poverty tourism, undermines human rights of dignity and privacy,
with little to no social return.
13. The Impact : Case Study
Cambodia, Tier 1 (Budget Trip)
$1,600
Traveler contribution to
Cambodian economy
Carbon footprint
Cost of trip
(through a carbon offset program)
69.1%
Funds staying in country
(UNEP average 5%)
0
$300
Traveler contribution to
nonprofit organizations
$2,484
14. Beyond The Numbers
The Only Six Degrees Mission
$
1.
Prove the viability of ‘fair-trade’ travel,
in order to help push the industry towards
a net-positive impact.
15. Beyond The Numbers
The Only Six Degrees Mission
2.
Provide the opportunity for nonprofit
organizations to harness travel as a
means of raising awareness and funds
for their cause.
16. Beyond The Numbers
The Only Six Degrees Mission
3.
Catalyze the next generation of
philanthropists and advocates through
the transformative experience of travel.