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The tourism sector is one of the main engines of the economy in many countries, and fair trade has emerged in the tourism sector as one of several attempts to reduce the negative side effects of tourism practices, the aim of which is to return tourism income to visitors, communities and local companies, instead of the global ones known to be disrespected For its workers, its pursuit of profit, not quality. Fair trade is experiencing unprecedented growth in the recent period, as many tourist markets move to comprehensive commercial distribution networks, instead of "privatization." For example, during the past five years in Europe, there has been a sustained annual growth in net sales value of 20%! What do we mean by fair trade then? The definitions of the term fair trade are numerous, but the most acceptable of them is that it is a commercial relationship based on mutual respect and transparency, and it mainly seeks to achieve the greatest possible degree of equality in international trade and sustainable development, by providing better trade conditions and ensuring the rights of marginalized workers, Especially in developing countries, and the pursuit of economic self-sufficiency. The ideal general model for fair trade between tourists and the local population is based on several elements, the most important of which are the equitable distribution of material benefits, fairness in wages and working conditions, and the fair use of natural resources. Given the complexity of the tourism system due to capitalist and exploitative systems, there are many obstacles to applying this model mainly, and for fair trade to be fully realized in the tourism sector, it must first be achieved in harmony with economic and political conditions in general, but this does not mean that there are no responsibilities to us . The relationship between fair trade and tourism While the idea of fair trade was previously limited to agricultural and handicraft products, today it includes other services such as tourism, as the latter has become within the concept and goals of achieving sustainable development (economic, social and environmental), according to the definition of the World Tourism Organization for sustainable tourism. On the one hand, we must ensure during our travel that the economic activities that we deal with are viable for a long time, for the benefit of all parties involved in the fair distribution of profits, and provide stable employment opportunities, social services for host countries, and contribute to reducing the level of poverty therein. On the other hand, we must respect the social originality of our host societies and promote understanding between cultures, without trying to seize or imitate them, in order to preserve their cultural values and traditions, while ensuring fair use of the country's natural resources and preserving its biological diversity. Therefore, try to make sure, that during your next trip, your money goes to local economic interests (such as restaurants, commercial markets, clothing stores, street vendors ... etc) instead of those that profit in another country from their tiredness and do not benefit the country, and focus on those business that employ rural residents and women, contribute to the provision of local supplies, and have a positive impact on local development.