The Eco-Tourism Society of Seychelles

The Ecotourism Society of Seychelles is a non-profit membership organisation fully dedicated to finding the resources and building expertise to make tourism a viable tool for conservation and sustainable development. The Society serves conservation professional and the community at large, government officials, eco-venture operators, guides, researchers, consultants, and other professionals striving to implement ecotourism projects. TESS is documenting the best techniques for implementing ecotourism principles by collaborating with a growing, local and global network of professionals activity working in the field.

TESS has the following long term objectives: 

• Establish education and training programs in ecotourism 
• Provide information service Establish guidelines and monitoring processes 
• Build a national, regional and international network of institutions and professionals 
• Research and develop models in the field of ecotourism.

Our philosophy is closely linked to providing services that are action oriented – we do not produce unreadable technical documents. Our advice, knowledge and know-how are always relevant and practical for projects and ventures that we undertake. We take a highly consultative approach, recognising the important need for input and involvement of stakeholders at all levels. You are hereby encouraged to consider TESS to not only avail yourself of the above mentioned and other services, but also to do your planning and manage the roll out process. 

All proceeds garnered by such modest ventures will be allocated to TESS for the further development of the Society, and for the development of ecotourism projects aimed at bringing direct benefits to the community, in particular the less fortunate, and most vulnerable…