Caribbean Agricultural Systems History

Indigenous Caribbean groups practiced communal farming. Land was shared, and crops were grown for the whole community.

16th-century Spanish system assigning indigenous people to Spanish settlers for labor. Exploitation was common.

Large-scale farming focusing on a single type of crop (monoculture)

Forced movement of millions of Africans to the Caribbean for plantation work

Workers from India and China who came to the Caribbean under contract for a set time in exchange for passage and support.

The people who inhabited the Caribbean before the arrival of Europeans.

Focusing on one type of crop in an agricultural system.

The overall economic state and activities of a place

A combination of tangible and intangible elements that satisfy tourists. Think of a hotel stay, including the room itself (tangible) and the feeling of relaxation it brings (intangible).

They are divided into tangible and intangible categories. Tangible products are physical like hotels, tours, transportation services. Intangible products are experiences, customer service, and cultural interactions.

Physical aspects of a tourism product that can be seen and touched, such as hotels, attractions, souvenirs, and transportation vehicles

Experiences and services that cannot be physically touched, such as the feeling of excitement while exploring a new city, the friendliness of locals, or the quality of customer service.

Understanding tourism products is vital for successful product development, marketing, customer satisfaction, and promoting sustainable tourism practices.

The process of creating, improving, and managing tourism products, considering both tangible and intangible aspects to meet tourist needs.

Promoting and selling tourism products to potential tourists, highlighting the benefits and unique experiences offered.

Tourism that minimizes negative impacts on the environment, culture, and economy, while ensuring the benefits for local communities.