TOURISM IN THE CARIBBEAN

 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  

The Caribbean is a region which  has experience very little social or economic upheaval(such as riots or civil war)in recent decades.Many tourists feel safe travlling to this region because it is quite stable in this regard

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