BVI Tourism Industry

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When was the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board established?

1969

What was the position of Mr. Richard Bathan?

Executive Secretary to the Board

What does the vision of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board entail?

Establishing the British Virgin Islands as the premier tourism destination in the region with sustainable use of its natural resources and unique qualities and characteristics.

What is one of the goals of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?

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

Where was the first Tourist Board Office opened?

On Main Street Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend observed in the tourism figures for the years 1978-1979?

Growth Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of environmental awareness in the context of tourism?

Conservation of natural and built environments Signup and view all the answers

How can tourism development affect local households?

It can affect their livelihood strategies Signup and view all the answers

What demographic group tends to be employed in relatively high proportions in the tourism sector?

Women Signup and view all the answers

What are the seven key objectives of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?

<ol> <li>Develop and expand product offerings, 2. Solve the issue of seasonality, 3. Promote sustainability, 4. Build relationships with trade and media, 5. Increase public awareness, 6. Work as a proactive team, and 7. Focus on high-return investments</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of the tourism sector in certain locations?

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

What type of products are women in the informal sector likely to produce, supported by the tourism sector?

Foods and crafts 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 are the economic benefits of tourism to a destination?

Increased and diversified economic activity, flow on economic benefits, stimulus for development and investment Signup and view all the answers

How can tourism contribute to community development?

Through enhanced quality of life, employment, income, and conservation of cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of tourism in the development and sustainability of the British Virgin Islands?

Tourism plays a very important role in the development and sustainability of the British Virgin Islands Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of tourism to the GDP of the British Virgin Islands in 2013?

US$277,896,000 Signup and view all the answers