Why should I organize my visit to the Tsaatan through the TCVC?
Currently, almost 100% of visitation to the Tsaatan is organized by individuals and companies outside the community, or carried out by independent travelers with privately contracted guides, leaving the Tsaatan largely out of the loop of tourism. That said, some tour operators have made great efforts to collaborate with the Tsaatan to share the benefits of tourism. The center works best in tandem with other tour industry professionals. When you incorporate the TCVC in your travel plans, you help encourage this interplay by enabling the Tsaatan to have an increasingly participatory role in tourism, earn benefits such as revenue from visits, and establish standardized norms and guidelines for visiting their unique community and ecosystem. Utilizing the TCVC is a great way to show the Tsaatan the respect and support they have requested when visiting their community.
Related Questions
- I want to conduct research or produce a film, photo exhibition, or other media about the Tsaatan, how can the TCVC fit in with my plans?
- I want to have an in-depth, authentic experience with the Tsaatan, is that possible if I make plans through the TCVC?
- I am part of a tour group that will visit the Tsaatan, how can I support the TCVC?
