Can Taiwan’s Indigenous Tourism Put Communities Before Profit?
Are Taiwan’s tourism rules are ripping off indigenous communities? They allow external operators to take significant cuts of profits and leave communities to deal with the environmental and social impact of tourism. So, how can visitors engage with indigenous communities equitably? Our guests tell us why, when done right, indigenous tourism can give an audience - and a profit - to communities wanting to tell their own story on their own terms. They also share their visions for more equitable indigenous tourism in Taiwan, with takeaways for legislators, tour operators and visitors themselves.
