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December 18th, 2024

Empowering Locals: How Community-Based Tourism Transforms Ecuador

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Community-based tourism is transforming the Travel landscape in Ecuador, offering unique opportunities for cultural immersion while empowering local communities. Travel writer Sarah Arksey engages with Santiago Granda, Ecuador’s Vice Minister of Tourism, to explore how this initiative eliminates middlemen, allowing locals to directly benefit from tourism.

With a rich diversity of landscapes, from the Andes mountains to the Amazon rainforest, visitors can connect with indigenous cultures and partake in authentic experiences. The rise of community-based tourism, especially since the 1990s, showcases how local populations have adapted to create sustainable income sources while preserving their heritage. It all began with an earthquake in the 1990s when many tourists were stranded and asked locals to let them stay in their homes. It grew.

Tune in to discover how ethical tourism practices are paving the way for a healthier future for both the communities and the environment in Ecuador.

Unlike traditional tourism, which often leads to a substantial loss of profits for local communities—up to 70% according to a 2014 UN report—community-based tourism ensures that the economic benefits flow directly into the hands of those who preserve and share their cultural heritage. This initiative not only fosters economic independence but also promotes sustainable practices that protect the environment and local customs.

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Companies mentioned in this episode:

  • La Salva
  • Minga
  • Sacha Lodge

Max Hartshorne has been the editor and publisher of GoNOMAD Travel in South Deerfield Mass since 2002. He worked for newspapers and other sales positions for 23 years until he finally got what he wanted and became the editor at GoNOMAD. He travels regularly, enjoys publishing new writers, and is proud to be able to truly do exactly what he wanted to do all his life.

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