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Sat 01 Jan 2010When disaster strikes
ETHICAL TRAVELLER:WHEN THE 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami hit, tourists raced back to some of their beloved beaches to help. All were desperate to do what they could, even in small ways.
People have donated generously to Haiti since disaster struck, on January 12th, but few have raced back to its beaches, as Haiti was only just starting to paddle in the murky waters of tourism. It is not tourism Haiti needs now, however. It is money, water, food, energy and expert support.
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