Tourists' health — could the travel industry do more?☆

Abstract Low standards of food hygiene and waste processing at tourist destinations are being highlighted with growing frequency. Moreover the increase in long-haul travel means that more people are travelling to regions vastly different from their normal habitat. This can cause health problems damaging both tourists and the reputation of the travel industry. Dr Dawood argues that all levels of the industry could do more to warn travellers of potential health dangers and to apply pressure for the improvement of inadequate infrastructural systems. While protecting people's health is the main aim, it is in the industry's interest to advise its clients sensibly.