The Post And Courier. (Nov 7, 2019) SC resort plan for remote islands may be OK under ecotourism rules, but some oppose the project. Retrieved November 11, 2019, from https://www.postandcourier.
In South Carolina, there is a conflict over whether the construction of an ecotourist hotel should be permitted. The project proposes the development of a 100 million dollar hotel made up of 50 guest units, units for the staff, and multiple accompanying facilities. Due to the fact it is, in fact, an island, if anyone were to be injured, they would have to be helicoptered out to the nearest hospital, and all visitors have to either arrive by boat or by helicopter. There is likely to be at any time, anywhere between 60-180 people on the island at any time. Currently, the locals are opposed to the project, but the government officials (who will undoubtedly receive some sort of money from the construction of the hotel) are in full support of it. Ultimately, the zoning board will have the final decision on whether the development will take place.
The increased activity on the island will undoubtedly interrupt the lives of the local animals. I also do not believe that the hotel will be extremely profitable considering it is located in South Carolina, which is a far as I know not a big hot spot for tourism, whether it be eco touristic or not. It definitely isn’t a big economic hub. Based off of this, it seems that the construction of this hotel will only serve to disturb the environment and not bring in enough funds to counteract their impact or have a positive one