Tourism Contribution in BVI Economy

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How can tourism development impact the livelihood strategies of local households?

By reducing the economic opportunities for small enterprises

By causing natural disasters in the area

By increasing the number of jobs available for women (correct)

By decreasing the number of jobs available for women

What is a potential positive effect of tourism on women's economic positions?

Enhancing economic empowerment (correct)

Increasing gender barriers

Reducing job opportunities

Limiting access to products

How does tourism contribute to responding to natural disasters in certain locations?

By avoiding disaster-prone areas

By playing a key role in planning for and responding to disasters (correct)

By reducing the need for emergency response planning

By causing more natural disasters to occur

What aspect of the local or national economy can be influenced by tourism development?

Business climate for small enterprises (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does tourism impact the infrastructure or natural resource base of a destination?

By degrading infrastructure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Mr. Richard Bathan in the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?

Executive Secretary to the Board (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the first Tourist Board Office opened on Main Street?

1972 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main goals of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board mentioned in the text?

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

What is the vision of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board according to the text?

To establish the BVI as the premier tourism destination with sustainable use of its natural resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant indicator of the future of tourism in the British Virgin Islands according to the text?

Growth in tourism figures for 1978-1979 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why was the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board established?

To develop and promote the BVI's tourism product (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board?

To develop and expand the number and quality of product offerings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic contribution of tourism to the BVI in 2013?

30.35% of US$915,601,000 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a social/cultural value of tourism for a destination?

Decreased amenities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board with regards to their relationship with the business trade, product partners and media?

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

How can tourism contribute to the economic development of a destination?

By providing increased and diversified economic activity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of tourism to the British Virgin Islands economy?

It contributes to a significant percentage of the total GDP (B) Signup and view all the answers