BVI Tourism: Economic Contribution and History

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In what year was the first Tourist Board Office opened in the British Virgin Islands?

1972

What was the position of Mr. Richard Bathan, the first staff member of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?

Executive Secretary to the Board

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

What is one of the goals of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in terms of increasing the economic contribution to the Islands?

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

Under which Act and Chapter was the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board established?

Act. Chapter 280. Ordinance 1969 Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission 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 one way that tourism can benefit women in a local economy?

Tourism can help women by employing them and enabling them to purchase products produced by women in the informal sector. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that tourism can affect local households?

Tourism can affect the livelihood strategies of local households. Signup and view all the answers

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

The tourism sector can play a key role in planning for and responding to natural disasters. Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of the economy that tourism can affect?

Tourism can affect the patterns of growth of the local or national economy. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that tourism can benefit small enterprises?

Tourism can improve the business climate for small enterprise development. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that tourism contributes to a destination's economic development?

Increased and diversified economic activity 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 one social benefit of tourism development?

Enhanced quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board aims to improve tourism in the BVI?

Developing and expanding product offerings Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board to work closely with the business trade, product partners, and media?

To build and sustain a close working relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is one goal of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in terms of sustainability?

Adopt and promote a more sustainable approach to tourism development Signup and view all the answers

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