Myth: If it’s labeled ‘eco-tourism,’ it must be sustainable and benefit local…

MAR 13 2025 · 02:34

Myth: If it’s labeled ‘eco-tourism,’ it must be sustainable and benefit local communities. 🌿💰 🔎 Reality check: In Seychelles, up to 70% of tourism revenue leaks out (Gossling and UNDP) - meaning most of the money tourists spend doesn’t stay in the country. Instead, it flows to imported goods and corporations leading the hotel chains abroad. Many eco-tourism resorts market sustainability to attract more customers while simultaneously relying on business models that exploit local environments and economies. When profits don’t reach local communities, but they bear the costs, such as environmental degradation, rising living costs, and overcrowding, is that really ‘sustainable’? —> True sustainable tourism means local ownership, fair wages, and reinvestment in communities - not just greenwashing with ‘eco’ labels. Do your research before you book! @friendsofaldabra #friendsofaldabra #MythBuster #Ecotourism