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Social Sustainability in Tourism – More Than Just Green Travel

  • Writer: Malia
    Malia
  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read

When we talk about sustainable travel, most people think of CO₂ compensation, plastic-free hotels or electric vehicles. Sure – those things matter. But one of the most overlooked pillars is


social sustainability.


Colorful West African street market with women selling goods, children walking, and vibrant community interaction.

And that’s where our work at Blabacartours begins:

with the people:




It's About Dignity, Participation, and Opportunity

Social sustainability means that the people we travel with – hosts, drivers, artisans, chefs, artists – are more than service providers. They are part of our story. And they should benefit from tourism not just short-term, but in ways that are empowering and lasting.

We’re not interested in one-time charity.We build partnerships based on trust and respect.






Travel that Connects

Our tours take you to villages, markets, desert landscapes and creative workshops – always with local involvement, transparency

Smiling West African child standing in a rural village setting, symbolizing joy, dignity, and the human side of social sustainability in tourism.

and fair compensation.We collaborate with those who are part of the community, not just working in it.

Because we believe: those who live here know best how to shape positive impact. That’s why we listen. We learn. From our team, our partners and our travelers.






What we actually do:

  • We support local artisans and workshops by including them in our tours and promoting their work fairly.

  • We collaborate with nonprofits and initiatives in Senegal that focus on food aid, education and empowerment.

  • We offer long-term employment with fair pay and development opportunities.

  • We hold regular dialogues with our local teams to reflect and improve our impact.



What You Can Do as a Traveler:

  • Travel mindfully. Ask questions. Buy local.

  • See people not as photo ops, but as fellow humans.

  • Choose companies that live responsibility, not just market it.



Your Trip Can Make a Difference

Tourism can exploit – or empower. It can destroy – or uplift.


At Blabacartours, we’ve made our choice. And we invite you to travel that road with us.


At Blabacartours, we believe that social sustainability in tourism goes far beyond eco-friendly initiatives.


Because real sustainability begins where we travel with, not over, people.

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