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What percentage of the total GDP of the British Virgin Islands was contributed by Tourism in 2013?
What percentage of the total GDP of the British Virgin Islands was contributed by Tourism in 2013?
What is the primary goal of developing and expanding the number and quality of product offerings in the British Virgin Islands?
What is the primary goal of developing and expanding the number and quality of product offerings in the British Virgin Islands?
What is one of the economic benefits of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?
What is one of the economic benefits of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?
What is the amount of GDP contributed by Tourism in the British Virgin Islands in 2013?
What is the amount of GDP contributed by Tourism in the British Virgin Islands in 2013?
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What is one of the social benefits of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?
What is one of the social benefits of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?
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What is the goal of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and the business trade, product partners, and media?
What is the goal of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and the business trade, product partners, and media?
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What is the primary focus of environmental awareness in the tourism sector?
What is the primary focus of environmental awareness in the tourism sector?
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How can tourism development affect local households?
How can tourism development affect local households?
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What proportion of women are employed in the tourism sector?
What proportion of women are employed in the tourism sector?
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What is a key role of the tourism sector in certain locations?
What is a key role of the tourism sector in certain locations?
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What is one way tourism can help women in the informal sector?
What is one way tourism can help women in the informal sector?
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How can tourism development affect the local economy?
How can tourism development affect the local economy?
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What is a significance of tourism development in the national economy?
What is a significance of tourism development in the national economy?
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What is a potential outcome of tourism development on women's economic positions?
What is a potential outcome of tourism development on women's economic positions?
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When was the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board established?
When was the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board established?
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What was Mr. Richard Bathan's position in the Tourist Board?
What was Mr. Richard Bathan's position in the Tourist Board?
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What is the vision of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
What is the vision of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
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What is the mission of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
What is the mission of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
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What is one of the goals of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
What is one of the goals of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
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In what year was the first Tourist Board Office opened on Main Street?
In what year was the first Tourist Board Office opened on Main Street?
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Study Notes
Environmental Awareness and Sustainability
- Environmental significance and conservation of natural and built environments are crucial for sustainable tourism practices.
The Role of Tourism in Economic Development
- Tourism development can impact local household livelihood strategies, small enterprise development, and the local economy.
- Tourism employs a high proportion of women and helps them purchase products from the informal sector, enhancing their economic positions and overcoming gender barriers.
Tourism in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)
- Tourism plays a significant role in the development and sustainability of the BVI economy.
- In 2013, tourism contributed US$277,896,000 (30.35%) to the total GDP of US$915,601,000.
- Tourism provides economic benefits, including increased economic activity, stimulus for development and investment, and diversified economic activity.
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board
- Established under Act Chapter 280, Ordinance 1969, as a statutory body to develop and promote tourism in the BVI.
- Vision: To establish the BVI as the premier tourism destination in the region with sustainable use of natural resources and unique qualities.
- Mission: To lead the tourism sector with purpose, pride, and excellence, ensuring sustainability and high-quality visitor experiences.
- Goals include:
- Increasing the economic contribution to the Islands by attracting high-spending visitors and repeat visitors.
- Providing a superior destination experience by developing and expanding product offerings.
- Solving the issue of seasonality in the tourism cycle.
- Adopting and promoting a sustainable approach to tourism development.
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Description
This quiz assesses your knowledge of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and its role in promoting tourism in the region. It also covers the economic contributions of tourism to the BVI economy. Test your understanding of the history and development of the tourism sector in the British Virgin Islands.
