voluntourism
Britishnoun
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The company was part of the "voluntourism" sector, which combines voluntary work with adventure travel.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
According to Pippa Biddle, author of a forthcoming book on voluntourism, travellers rebelled against package trips and resorts and wanted a more authentic experience – and they were willing to pay for it.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 13, 2018
“Most people don’t have the time to dedicate two weeks to volunteering, and even if they did, traditional voluntourism trips can be pricey and physically arduous,” she said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2017
The growing trend of voluntourism attracts 1.6 million participants each year and gives travelers the opportunity to experience destinations in a different, more immersive, and often more satisfying, way.
From Washington Times ● May 14, 2015
In the aftermath of other recent disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake, traditional tourism gave way to voluntourism.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 13, 2010
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