What is Tourism?
Toursim is the commerical organisation and operation of vactions and vists to places of interest.Toursim is an important economic activity in many Caribbean territories.
Why tourists visit the Caribbean?
Tourists vists the caribbean for: CULTURE
The Caribbean has a very unique and diverse culture.Our speech,food and music and dance are uniquely Caribbean.Many vistors come to the region hoping to have a uniqure caribbean cultural experience.SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY
ADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE
Caribbean islands are developed enough to have adequate infrastructure in place.,ost territories have international airports which can accomodate large aircraft and seaports which can accomodate large cruise ships.
BENEFITS OF TOURISM
- Employment ー Toursim creates employment for people throughout the caribbean.Many people are employed at hotels in many different jobs requiring varyoing levels of qualification and skill.
- Linkages 一 Many individuals and small businesses benefit from tourism by providing goods and services to hotels and tourists.Bar,restaurants and etc.all benefit when they are all patronized by tourists
- Foreign exchange 一 Toursim is a major source of foreign exchange for many Caribbean countries.Foreign exchange can be used to purchase good and services from overseas
CHALLENGES OF TOURISM IN THE CARIBBEAN
- TaxationーTrinidad
- Croos Boarder RegulationsーJamaica
- Infrastructure issuesー Barbados
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