Tourism is the commercial organisation and operation of
vacations and visits to places of interest. Tourism is an important economic activity in many Caribbean territories and they invest a great deal of time, effort and of course money in order to attract tourists to their shores. The World Tourism Organisation defines
tourists as “people travelling to
and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one
consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes”.
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Tourism in the Caribbean.
Every year millions of tourists visit the Caribbean, which is viewed by many as a tropical paradise. Most of these tourists come from the U.S.A, Canada and Europe, our main markets. Tourists come to the Caribbean islands mainly via aircraft and cruise ships. Those who come via aircraft stay mainly at hotels or guest houses. Cruise passengers remain aboard cruise ships and disembark at the various ports on the islands mainly to go sightseeing and shopping. Cruise passengers are less valuable in a sense to the various Caribbean territories as they do not spend money on accommodation in the islands they visit.
Why do tourists visit the Caribbean?
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Tourism in the Caribbean.
Every year millions of tourists visit the Caribbean, which is viewed by many as a tropical paradise. Most of these tourists come from the U.S.A, Canada and Europe, our main markets. Tourists come to the Caribbean islands mainly via aircraft and cruise ships. Those who come via aircraft stay mainly at hotels or guest houses. Cruise passengers remain aboard cruise ships and disembark at the various ports on the islands mainly to go sightseeing and shopping. Cruise passengers are less valuable in a sense to the various Caribbean territories as they do not spend money on accommodation in the islands they visit.
Why do tourists visit the Caribbean?
- Geographical location: The Caribbean region is located in the tropics, near enough to the equator to experience high temperatures year round. Many tourists come to the region from temperate regions to escape the cold during the northern hemisphere winter. Furthermore, the Caribbean region is closer to North America and Europe than most other tropical locations. This makes the region the easiest choice for many when planning a tropical vacation.
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- Natural features: The Caribbean is blessed with many beautiful natural features which attract visitors. Many territories have beautiful beaches, clear calm waters, stunning coral reefs lush rain-forests and waterfalls. Some territories have features that are unique, such as the Pitons in St. Lucia and Harrison's Cave in Barbados.
The Pitons in St. Lucia
Harrison's Cave in Barbados
- Culture: The Caribbean has a very unique and diverse culture. Our speech, food, music and dance are all uniquely Caribbean. Many visitors come to the region hoping to have this unique Caribbean cultural experience.
Carnival is one Caribbean festival that attracts tourists to the region.
- Social and Economic stability: The Caribbean is a region which has experienced very little social or economic upheaval (such as riots or civil war) in recent decades. Many tourists feel safe travelling to this region because it is quite stable in this regard.
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- Adequate infrastructure: Caribbean islands are developed enough to have adequate infrastructure in place. Most territories have international airports which can accommodate large aircraft and seaports which can accommodate large cruise ships. Most territories have well developed telecommunications services and a reliable supply of electricity and water.
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