Island Friend project: looking for testimonials from inhabitants 

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In March, Laurina Algain-Gombs had the will to propose a tourist project for Saint-Martin on the occasion of a competition. Island Friend aims to be an interactive platform between local inhabitants and tourists. Laurina Gombs has settled down in Saint-Martin to work on the project. 

Laurina Algain-Gombs landed on August 7 in Saint-Martin. The young entrepreneur behind the creation of Island Friend, an interactive platform between local residents and tourists, is convinced that it is up to the population to be the ambassadors of tourism on Saint-Martin.

The project consists of offering a human experience, such as she was able to live during her travels, for the benefit of the local economy. “I was able to go to Jamaica with the locals. From there, I came out with a wealth of anecdotes. I was able to go to places unknown to tourists. It is this experience that she would like to offer to newcomers with Island Friend, and a component such as homestay or services offered by the inhabitants and remunerated. For example, a walk in the mountains. Because: "Who knows Saint-Martin better than the locals?" The service may be rated by the beneficiaries, as on Airbnb-type platforms. 

To implement her platform, the young Parisian and Saint-Martinoise takes advantage of her current stay on the island and meets the population, the main driver of Island Friend. What is their opinion on the tourism sector in Saint-Martin, do they feel included, what are the areas for improvement, these are the questions that Laurina Gombs asks the inhabitants. “They have the feeling of being neglected in the tourist plateau. A few residents testified that the sector only benefited a certain part of the island. On the tourist side, there is also the desire to dig deeper. "A tourist who stayed in Saint-Martin wanted to learn about the local history and culture by visiting emblematic places," explains Laurina Gombs. These exchanges make it possible to understand the tourist issues, and better target the needs of Saint-Martin. The digital marketing trainer will soon meet Crédit Mutuel,  the Tourist Office, or actors like Soualigan Slangs. _pc

  If you want to participate in this survey contact Laurina Gombs at the following address: laurina.gombs@gmail.com

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