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Tourism has seen an increase in demand for experiential travel opportunities . Meeting and traveling with local people and seeing the Maldives through their eyes allows you to connect with locals and enhance their trip . No one should know the Maldives better than a Maldivian , which is why the Secret Paradise team is 99 % local .
Secret Paradise Maldives provides ongoing training and development , which includes allowing their team to learn from partner organizations on topics that range from marine life to waste management , mangroves to agriculture — information they can share with guests .
They launched a work experience program for local students considering a career in the tourism
industry , and they have an intern program that was due to launch had it not been for COVID .
Education and communication play a vital role in the growth of sustainable tourism . They allow people to make informed decisions , take considered actions and understand how their choices and actions can impact a destination .
The events of 2020 will have made many stop and think about their travel choices . In addition , there has undoubtedly been much coverage in the travel media about predictions for post-COVID travel and how sustainable and responsible tourism will feature .
However , sustainable development ’ s economic , social , and environmental impact starts with all stakeholders within a destination . These include local communities , the tourism
industry , and governments , and indeed , in a destination such as the Maldives , Secret Paradise feels it is their responsibility to make that difference .
So why travel on a Maldives local tour ?
Secret Paradise Maldives offers tours for individuals and group travel for people of all ages — not just for young adventurers , they ’ re also for the young at heart .
Responsible travel is at the core of their system . They foster social and cultural awareness ; therefore , their guided tours have always allowed guests to learn about the Maldives , its culture , beliefs , and traditions . What better way to do this than to see the country through the eyes of a local ? Experience daily life by traveling by public ferry ; stay on a locally inhabited island where the
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