Can ecotourism be effective? ft. Gaya Island Resort case study

“Be open to models like this, because Iʻm watching the benefits while Iʻm here.” Today I wanted to share my experience at Gaya Island Resort, a small ecoresort off of Borneo, Malaysia, surrounded by marine protected areas. What is the structure of their ecotourism approach, and is it serving local communities? I share the activities they offer, the funding structure they use, and the pros and cons of it in the broader conservation context. Learn more about Gaya Island Resort: gayaislandresort.com⁠🌊 Resources - ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/futureswell⁠⁠🌍 Website - http://futureswell.org/💦 Ocean-friendly Merch - https://www.bonfire.com/store/futureswell🐙 Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@futureswell⁠⁠🐠 Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/futureswell/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a production of FutureSwell, a conservation media community to educate, empower, and activate the next generation of marine conservationists.