British Virgin Islands Tourism

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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?

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?

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?

1972 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 was a positive indicator of the British Virgin Islands’ future in tourism?

Statistics showing growth in tourism figures Signup and view all the answers

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

30.35% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of developing and expanding product offerings in the tourism industry?

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

What is the economic benefit of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?

Increased and diversified economic activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in achieving the goals of the tourism industry?

To build and sustain a close working relationship with the business trade, product partners and media Signup and view all the answers

What is the social benefit of tourism in the British Virgin Islands?

Enhanced quality of life and community development Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the tourism industry in the British Virgin Islands?

To invest and focus on actions that bring the most return on investment, in the most sustainable way Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant aspect of tourism development in terms of local household livelihood strategies?

Affecting the livelihood strategies of local households Signup and view all the answers

Tourism tends to employ a relatively high proportion of which demographic group?

Women Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role that the tourism sector can play in certain locations?

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

How can tourism help women in the informal sector?

By helping them to purchase products, such as foods and crafts Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of tourism development in terms of gender barriers?

Helping to overcome gender barriers Signup and view all the answers

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

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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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.