Providing Economic Benefits to Local and Indigenous Communities

for Food Services

Following is a suggested checklist for maximizing economic benefits to local and indigenous communities:

• Provide information to and encourage guests to purchase local products and services.
• Provide employment opportunities for local community members.
• Allow local artists to display and sell their handicrafts and art work at your property.
• Provide information to guests about local attractions and cultural activities.
• Form partnerships with locally owned businesses (e.g., restaurants and guide services).
• Purchase local goods and services whenever possible.
• Make information about your organization's philanthropic projects available to guests.
• Provide volunteer opportunities for guests and staff.
• Exceed minimum local standards for employee’s wages, salaries, and benefits.
• Ensure that operational demands for basic services (water, electricity, roads, food, and other resources) do not compete with local needs.
• Provide education and training opportunities in your place of business for locals.
• Support training for locals for non-competitive tourism-related activities that will compliment your own business.
• Provide promotional information on local products, services, and businesses to guests.