CLEAN : Culture war as the Maldives opens

The video discusses the importance of engaging with locals while traveling, highlighting the benefits of cultural exchange and friendship. It critiques the notion of isolating tourists from locals to preserve culture, suggesting it's a tactic by politicians and businessmen to control the economy. The video also describes tourist accommodations and their role in complementing local resources.

What is the speaker's opinion on the control of the economy by politicians and businessmen?

In what ways do tourists contribute to the local economy according to the speaker?