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The Environmental Impact Of Caribbean Tourism Undermines Its ...
In the Caribbean, tourism employs 2.4 million people and contributes more than $62 billion (15.5%) to GDP (2018) making it the most tourism-reliant region in the world.
Threats Challenge Surging Caribbean Tourism
Caribbean tourism leads the industry's global recovery but remains challenged by rising operating costs, labor shortages, increasing airfares, global competition, economic uncertainty and "pressures from some governments to increase taxes," said Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) officials. 
Why we need to stop thinking of the Caribbean as a tourist 'paradise'
But Caribbean islands are also home to people, animals and other non-human species whose complex histories have been shaped by exploitative tourism. In the west, the idea of a "paradise lost ...
The Caribbean Dilemma
As Caribbean tourism exploded and got cheaper, local tour operators raked in money, but faced unexpected problems. Tropical infrastructure, local police and medical systems were overwhelmed on ...
The Caribbean Conundrum: United by Tourists, Divided by Covid
Before the pandemic, the Caribbean was the world's most tourism-reliant region, according to recent calculations by the World Travel Tourism Council. Made up of dozens of sovereign nations ...
How the Caribbean Is Building Climate Resilience
The Caribbean is the most tourism-dependent region in the world. In 2021, the travel and tourism sector contributed more than $39 billion to the region's GDP.
Coronavirus outbreak: Caribbean tourism struggles as visitors stay home
Often dubbed the "most tourism-dependent region in the world", the Caribbean attracted more than 31 million visitors last year. For some islands, the sector accounts to a colossal two-thirds of ...
Statistics to Guide Restart of Tourism in the Caribbean
According to the latest UNWTO data, Caribbean destinations experienced a 67% fall in international tourist arrivals in 2020 compared to the previous year. Given the reliance of many destinations on the sector, this has placed large numbers of livelihoods and businesses at risk and makes the timely restart of tourism vital. From the need for ...
Over the Caribbean Top: Community Well-Being and Over-Tourism in Small
The Caribbean is one of the most tourism-intense regions of the world with rising levels of over-tourism, especially in dependent small island tourism economies (SITE). More critically, mounting socio-ecological pressures are compounded by increasing climate change and enduring social vulnerabilities, thereby challenging traditional policies and paradigms of growth and sustainability. Drawing ...
Reconstructing tourism in the Caribbean: connecting pandemic recovery
Caribbean islands that are highly dependent on tourism are facing compounding crises from climate-related disasters to the Covid-19 pandemic travel disruption. The rebuilding of tourism infrastructure has often been one of the main aims of international development aid and regional government responses to natural disasters.
Is Caribbean tourism in overdrive? Investigating the antecedents and
1. Introduction. It is a truism that international tourism is part and parcel of the Caribbean. Over the past century, tourism arrivals have grown tenfold, from less than five million visitors during the early 1970s to well over 36 million tourists in 2017 (Statista, 2020).Since the turn of the century, Caribbean tourism growth tripled (United Nations World Tourism Organization [UNWTO], 2019 ...
Resilience, Sustainability, and Inclusive Growth for Tourism in the
Tourism is the lifeblood of the Caribbean economy, and comprises 40% of the region's GDP and employs 13.4% of the people. However, challenges include better harnessing the region's natural capital in a sustainable way and making the tourism sector more resilient to natural disasters. Recently, category five hurricanes Irma and Maria clearly ...
Tourism in the Caribbean
This book brings together a high calibre team of international researchers to provide an up-to-date assessment of the scope of tourism and the nature of tourism development in the Caribbean. Divided into three parts, the book: gives an overview of existing tourism trends in the region. addresses tourism development issues, including ...
Travel and Tourism in the Caribbean
Offers the first in-depth look at the issues of climate change and ICT in the Caribbean; ... This book reflects on and assesses the transformative power that tourism has in Caribbean small island developing states, while unearthing the threats that affect the longevity and economic viability of the industry in general. It is an important and ...
Biodiversity and Tourism: An Intricate Relationship in the Caribbean
Fortunately, we're witnessing positive trends in tourism's recovery, with some Caribbean nations even surpassing their 2019 records. By the end of 2022, tourist visits to the Caribbean had increased by a remarkable 50% compared to 2021 figures. The Magnetic Pull of Caribbean Tourism. So, what makes the Caribbean such a magnet for tourists?
Economic vs Environmental Impacts of Caribbean Tourism
Climate change regional cost: Worst case scenarios suggest total tourism arrivals to the Caribbean region could decrease by ~1% per year due to climate change effects costing the region roughly $118-$146 million per year in lost revenue (Winston Moore, 2010). Tropical Climate Change: Surveys of European tourists have revealed "Optimal ...
Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the
Water-intensive tourism industry It's no secret that the Caribbean is a popular tourist destination, and tourist economies depend on vast quantities of water .
What's New in the Caribbean for 2022
Feb. 10, 2022. Last April, when Pat George, 70, wanted to take his family on vacation, he chose the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. "It's the first time in 35 years that our ...
Tourism's recovery holds key to future Caribbean growth
The Business of Tourism David Jessop. The challenge that will soon face almost every Caribbean country will be the recovery of tourism, without which future economic growth will be all but impossible. The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered the industry globally, made hundreds of thousands of workers unemployed, pushed many hotels, airlines and ...
When urban poverty becomes a tourist attraction: a systematic review of
Over the last two decades, the phenomenon of "slum tourism" and its academic exploration have seen considerable growth. This study presents a systematic literature review of 122 peer-reviewed ...
Caribbean Overview: Development news, research, data
Overview. The Caribbean is a diverse region with significant economic potential and growth opportunities. Gross National Income (GNI) per capita varies from around US$800 to over US$30,000 and most countries rely primarily on tourism, while some on commodity exports. With its stunning scenery and vibrant cultures, the Caribbean is one of the ...
Caribbean Tourism Industry Leading Region's Recovery, But Faces
Bevan Springer Travel 2023-03-31 Hits: 1041. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - The Caribbean tourism industry continues to lead the region's economic recovery but faces formidable challenges, according to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig addressed the media.
The impact of climate change on Caribbean tourism demand
In addition, the approach avoids issues related to omitted variables and serial correlation. Consider the following general ARDL(p,q) model: ... With the exception of relative TCI, all the other variables included in the Caribbean tourism demand model are non-stationary in levels, but stationary in first differences. Table 2.
Sustainable tourism development in the Caribbean: practical challenges
Fourteen industry practitioners and academics from the hospitality and tourism sector discussed the definitions of "sustainable tourism development" and debated the key development issues in Caribbean tourism and related education and research needs. The meeting agreed that there was a lack of research and intellectual focus on Caribbean ...
The State of the Caribbean Tourism Industry: Growth in Arrivals
The southern Caribbean nation reported 431,798 overnight, land-based arrivals for the period January to July 2024, representing an increase of 16 percent over 2023. The United Kingdom has traditionally been Barbados' largest market and remains so, however U.S. arrivals surged during the first half of 2024, totaling 140,476 visitors, a 40 ...
Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly ...
Tourism boss Christopher Cocker says the impact of a climate change is the "foremost threat" The Pacific Islands are scattered across a vast area of ocean, with some of the clearest waters in the ...
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In the Caribbean, tourism employs 2.4 million people and contributes more than $62 billion (15.5%) to GDP (2018) making it the most tourism-reliant region in the world.
Caribbean tourism leads the industry's global recovery but remains challenged by rising operating costs, labor shortages, increasing airfares, global competition, economic uncertainty and "pressures from some governments to increase taxes," said Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) officials. 
But Caribbean islands are also home to people, animals and other non-human species whose complex histories have been shaped by exploitative tourism. In the west, the idea of a "paradise lost ...
As Caribbean tourism exploded and got cheaper, local tour operators raked in money, but faced unexpected problems. Tropical infrastructure, local police and medical systems were overwhelmed on ...
Before the pandemic, the Caribbean was the world's most tourism-reliant region, according to recent calculations by the World Travel Tourism Council. Made up of dozens of sovereign nations ...
The Caribbean is the most tourism-dependent region in the world. In 2021, the travel and tourism sector contributed more than $39 billion to the region's GDP.
Often dubbed the "most tourism-dependent region in the world", the Caribbean attracted more than 31 million visitors last year. For some islands, the sector accounts to a colossal two-thirds of ...
According to the latest UNWTO data, Caribbean destinations experienced a 67% fall in international tourist arrivals in 2020 compared to the previous year. Given the reliance of many destinations on the sector, this has placed large numbers of livelihoods and businesses at risk and makes the timely restart of tourism vital. From the need for ...
The Caribbean is one of the most tourism-intense regions of the world with rising levels of over-tourism, especially in dependent small island tourism economies (SITE). More critically, mounting socio-ecological pressures are compounded by increasing climate change and enduring social vulnerabilities, thereby challenging traditional policies and paradigms of growth and sustainability. Drawing ...
Caribbean islands that are highly dependent on tourism are facing compounding crises from climate-related disasters to the Covid-19 pandemic travel disruption. The rebuilding of tourism infrastructure has often been one of the main aims of international development aid and regional government responses to natural disasters.
1. Introduction. It is a truism that international tourism is part and parcel of the Caribbean. Over the past century, tourism arrivals have grown tenfold, from less than five million visitors during the early 1970s to well over 36 million tourists in 2017 (Statista, 2020).Since the turn of the century, Caribbean tourism growth tripled (United Nations World Tourism Organization [UNWTO], 2019 ...
Tourism is the lifeblood of the Caribbean economy, and comprises 40% of the region's GDP and employs 13.4% of the people. However, challenges include better harnessing the region's natural capital in a sustainable way and making the tourism sector more resilient to natural disasters. Recently, category five hurricanes Irma and Maria clearly ...
This book brings together a high calibre team of international researchers to provide an up-to-date assessment of the scope of tourism and the nature of tourism development in the Caribbean. Divided into three parts, the book: gives an overview of existing tourism trends in the region. addresses tourism development issues, including ...
Offers the first in-depth look at the issues of climate change and ICT in the Caribbean; ... This book reflects on and assesses the transformative power that tourism has in Caribbean small island developing states, while unearthing the threats that affect the longevity and economic viability of the industry in general. It is an important and ...
Fortunately, we're witnessing positive trends in tourism's recovery, with some Caribbean nations even surpassing their 2019 records. By the end of 2022, tourist visits to the Caribbean had increased by a remarkable 50% compared to 2021 figures. The Magnetic Pull of Caribbean Tourism. So, what makes the Caribbean such a magnet for tourists?
Climate change regional cost: Worst case scenarios suggest total tourism arrivals to the Caribbean region could decrease by ~1% per year due to climate change effects costing the region roughly $118-$146 million per year in lost revenue (Winston Moore, 2010). Tropical Climate Change: Surveys of European tourists have revealed "Optimal ...
Water-intensive tourism industry It's no secret that the Caribbean is a popular tourist destination, and tourist economies depend on vast quantities of water .
Feb. 10, 2022. Last April, when Pat George, 70, wanted to take his family on vacation, he chose the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. "It's the first time in 35 years that our ...
The Business of Tourism David Jessop. The challenge that will soon face almost every Caribbean country will be the recovery of tourism, without which future economic growth will be all but impossible. The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered the industry globally, made hundreds of thousands of workers unemployed, pushed many hotels, airlines and ...
Over the last two decades, the phenomenon of "slum tourism" and its academic exploration have seen considerable growth. This study presents a systematic literature review of 122 peer-reviewed ...
Overview. The Caribbean is a diverse region with significant economic potential and growth opportunities. Gross National Income (GNI) per capita varies from around US$800 to over US$30,000 and most countries rely primarily on tourism, while some on commodity exports. With its stunning scenery and vibrant cultures, the Caribbean is one of the ...
Bevan Springer Travel 2023-03-31 Hits: 1041. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - The Caribbean tourism industry continues to lead the region's economic recovery but faces formidable challenges, according to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig addressed the media.
In addition, the approach avoids issues related to omitted variables and serial correlation. Consider the following general ARDL(p,q) model: ... With the exception of relative TCI, all the other variables included in the Caribbean tourism demand model are non-stationary in levels, but stationary in first differences. Table 2.
Fourteen industry practitioners and academics from the hospitality and tourism sector discussed the definitions of "sustainable tourism development" and debated the key development issues in Caribbean tourism and related education and research needs. The meeting agreed that there was a lack of research and intellectual focus on Caribbean ...
The southern Caribbean nation reported 431,798 overnight, land-based arrivals for the period January to July 2024, representing an increase of 16 percent over 2023. The United Kingdom has traditionally been Barbados' largest market and remains so, however U.S. arrivals surged during the first half of 2024, totaling 140,476 visitors, a 40 ...
Tourism boss Christopher Cocker says the impact of a climate change is the "foremost threat" The Pacific Islands are scattered across a vast area of ocean, with some of the clearest waters in the ...