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What is the primary purpose of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
What is the primary purpose of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
- To promote the tourism industry of other Caribbean islands
- To develop and promote the British Virgin Islands tourism product and market the British Virgin Islands (correct)
- To establish a cruise ship port in the British Virgin Islands
- To regulate the number of visitors to the British Virgin Islands
What is the vision of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
What is the vision of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
- To increase the number of cruise ship arrivals in the British Virgin Islands
- To establish the British Virgin Islands as the premier tourism destination in the region with sustainable use of its natural resources and unique qualities and characteristics (correct)
- To promote the British Virgin Islands as a budget-friendly tourist destination
- To establish the British Virgin Islands as the largest tourism destination in the Caribbean
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?
- To reduce the number of visitors to the British Virgin Islands
- To increase the number of hotel rooms in the British Virgin Islands
- To promote the British Virgin Islands as a eco-tourism destination
- To increase the economic contribution to the Islands by attracting a more discerning and higher spending visitor (correct)
When was the first Tourist Board Office opened in the British Virgin Islands?
When was the first Tourist Board Office opened in the British Virgin Islands?
What was the position of Mr. Richard Bathan in the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
What was the position of Mr. Richard Bathan in the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?
What was a positive indicator of the British Virgin Islands’ future in tourism?
What was a positive indicator of the British Virgin Islands’ future in tourism?
What percentage of the total GDP of the British Virgin Islands did tourism contribute to in 2013?
What percentage of the total GDP of the British Virgin Islands did tourism contribute to in 2013?
What is the primary goal of developing and expanding product offerings in the tourism industry?
What is the primary goal of developing and expanding product offerings in the tourism industry?
What is the economic benefit of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?
What is the economic benefit of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?
What is the role of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in achieving the goals of the tourism industry?
What is the role of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in achieving the goals of the tourism industry?
What is the social benefit of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?
What is the social benefit of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?
What is the ultimate goal of the tourism industry in the British Virgin Islands?
What is the ultimate goal of the tourism industry in the British Virgin Islands?
What is a significant aspect of tourism development in terms of local household livelihood strategies?
What is a significant aspect of tourism development in terms of local household livelihood strategies?
Tourism tends to employ a relatively high proportion of which demographic group?
Tourism tends to employ a relatively high proportion of which demographic group?
What is a key role that the tourism sector can play in certain locations?
What is a key role that the tourism sector can play in certain locations?
How can tourism help women in the informal sector?
How can tourism help women in the informal sector?
What is a potential outcome of tourism development in terms of gender barriers?
What is a potential outcome of tourism development in terms of gender barriers?
Study Notes
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board
- Established in 1969 under Act Chapter 280 as a Statutory Body to develop and promote the BVI's tourism product and market the BVI
- 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
Vision and Mission
- Vision: To establish the BVI as the premier tourism destination in the region with sustainable use of its natural resources and unique qualities
- Mission: To lead the Tourism sector with purpose, pride, and excellence, ensuring sustainability and high-quality visitor experience
Goals
- Increase economic contribution to the Islands by attracting higher spending visitors and increasing repeat visitors
- Provide a superior destination experience by developing and expanding product offerings
- Solve the issue of seasonality in the tourism cycle
- Adopt and promote sustainable tourism development
- Build and sustain a close working relationship between the BVI Tourist Board and the business trade, product partners, and media
- Increase public awareness of the importance of tourism to the BVI economy
- Work as a proactive, effective, and efficient team of Tourism professionals
Tourism Value to the BVI
- Tourism contributes significantly to the development and sustainability of the BVI
- In 2013, tourism contributed US$277,896,000 (30.35%) to the total GDP of US$915,601,000
- Tourism provides value through economic, social, and environmental benefits
Economic Benefits
- Increased and diversified economic activity
- Flow on economic benefits through the community
- Stimulus for economic development and investment
Social and Cultural Benefits
- Enhanced quality of life
- Community development
- Employment and income
- Conservation of cultural heritage
- Increased amenities
- Community pride
Environmental Benefits
- Awareness of environmental significance
- Conservation of natural and built environments
- Implementation of sustainable practices
The Role of Tourism in Expanding Economic Opportunity
- Affects livelihood strategies of local households
- Impacts the business climate for small enterprise development
- Influences patterns of growth of the local or national economy
- Impacts the infrastructure or natural resource base of the destination
- Employs a relatively high proportion of women and enhances their economic positions
- Plays a key role in planning for and responding to natural disasters
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Description
This quiz covers the contribution of tourism to the economy of the British Virgin Islands, the role of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, and its history. Test your knowledge on how tourism impacts the economy and the efforts to promote it in the BVI.
