British Virgin Islands Tourism Economy

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What percentage of the total GDP did tourism contribute to in 2013?

20.35%

35.35%

30.35% (correct)

40.35%

What is one of the ways tourism can provide value to a destination socially?

Conservation of cultural heritage (correct)

Increased infrastructure development

Decreased community pride

Reduced employment opportunities

What is the role of tourism development in the livelihood strategies of local households?

Increasing infrastructure development

Affecting the business climate for small enterprise development (correct)

Reducing economic opportunities

Decreasing women's economic positions

According to the statistics, what was the total GDP of the British Virgin Islands in 2013?

US$915,601,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way tourism can provide environmental value?

Destruction of built environments Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways tourism can benefit women in the informal sector?

Increased ability to purchase products and services Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of the tourism sector in responding to natural disasters?

Planning for and responding to natural disasters Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of tourism to the British Virgin Islands economy?

Very important and significant Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board was established?

To focus on the growth of the tourism industry in the British Virgin Islands Signup and view all the answers

What was the position of Mr. Richard Bathan in the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?

Executive Secretary to the Board Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of increasing the economic contribution to the British Virgin Islands?

By attracting a more discerning and higher spending visitor Signup and view all the answers

What is the vision of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?

To establish the British Virgin Islands as the premier tourism destination in the region Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?

To lead the tourism sector for the British Virgin Islands with purpose, pride and excellence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge that the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board is trying to solve?

The issue of the seasonality of the tourism cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in terms of destination experience?

To provide a superior destination experience for visitors Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 1972 in the context of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?

The year when the first Tourist Board Office was opened Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board

Established in 1969 under Act Chapter 280, Ordinance 1969 as a Statutory Body to develop and promote the British Virgin Islands tourism product and market the British Virgin Islands
First Tourist Board Office opened on Main Street in 1972 with Mr. Richard Bathan as the first staff member and Executive Secretary to the Board

Contribution of Tourism to the Economy of the BVI

In 2013, tourism contributed US$277,896,000 GDP, which is 30.35% of the total GDP of US$915,601,000
Tourism provides value to a destination in various ways, including:
- Economic: increased and diversified economic activity, economic benefits, stimulus for economic development and investment
- Social/Cultural: enhanced quality of life, community development, employment and income, conservation of cultural heritage, increased amenities, and community pride
- Environmental: awareness of environmental significance, conservation of natural and built environments, and implementation of sustainable practices

Role of Tourism in Expanding Economic Opportunity

Tourism development can affect livelihood strategies of local households, business climate for small enterprise development, patterns of growth of the local or national economy, and infrastructure or natural resource base of the destination
Tourism tends to employ a relatively high proportion of women and helps them to purchase products produced by women in the informal sector, enhancing women's economic positions and overcoming gender barriers
Tourism sector plays a key role in planning for and responding to natural disasters, which often have particularly serious effects on poor communities

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Explore the role of tourism in the economy of the British Virgin Islands, including the establishment and functions of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board.