A tiny beach shack on a remote Island in the Torres Strait has become one of the world’s most desired tourist destinations. After making it onto the Forbes top fifty places to visit - Badu Island has put the region on the global tourism map.
Traditional Owner Nancy Nona has a deep connection the land on the island of Badu in the Torres Strait, which is also home to her tourist business, Alup Healing. Traditional Owners say the venture is helping them care for country and grow their island economy.Located off Far North Queensland, Badu Island is one of the larger, more populated islands of the Torres Strait.
The bounty of the sea freshly harvested, ancient recipes making up the menu; and back-to-basics bedrooms are all part of this unique tourism sensation. With few jobs on the island, there's hope ventures like this could turn things around for the island's economy and its 700 or 800 inhabitants."And I think there's a lot to offer. There's a lot of opportunity; and there's a big potential to have tourism here. And it's got to be controlled also. Yeah, for preserve, I mean, preserve our culture, teach, preserve our lands and water. There's jobs around and they don't have to go away.
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