Ecotourism - Business Opportunities

Vision and Policy

Ecotourism is “environmentally responsible travel and visitation to relatively undisturbed natural areas, to enjoy and appreciate nature (and any accompanying cultural features — both past and present) that promotes conservation, has low visitor impact, and provides for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local populations. (IUCN 2016)”.

Suriname embraces this definition and will set out policies for a prosperous ecotourism industry to grow.

Current State of Tourism in Suriname

Suriname only has a few hotels, resorts, agents, operators, and a lot of undisturbed natural areas.

So as long as you're a sensible and sustainable entrepreneur, you are invited to start an ecotourism business in Surimame.

This picture shows the eco resort Jacana in Suriname. An example of what you can do in Suriname.

This picture shows a hotel resort in Suriname.

Business Opportunities in Ecotourism and Hospitality

If we look at business opportunities, we can mention things like: electric buses and taxis, expo van flora and fauna, in-depth day trails for a single animal or plant, a blue water lake, hotels, and eco-resorts.

We also look forward to startups developing biodegradable bags, cups, and other items. In this way, we can have many tourists in our natural areas while keeping them clean.

This picture shows an electric bus as we like to see it in the near future in Suriname.

This picture shows an electric airplane as we would like to have used for trips to distant sites.

Are You Interested in Investing in a Startup

If you are interested in investing or starting a business in Suriname in the tourism industry, please get in touch with the appointed person at FDI BIBIS for this industry.