Econ om ic Factors

in flu en cin g th e G row th

& C h an g in g n atu re of
Tou rism in th e
C arib b ean .
- Steffie Paul
- Melania Monbelley
- Rachael Bonny
- Nyvel James
 Technological Developments

Due to improved technology,

persons have access to the
internet, where they can research
possible getaway destinations,
book flights, and make necessary
reservations through computerized
systems.
 Advertising and TV Programs

Magazines, brochures and holiday

films promotes new and different
places and activities, as it sparks
an interest in viewers. This has in
a minor way to contribute growth
of tourism .
 Increase in Affluence

Affluence refers to the

state of having a great
deal of wealth.
Increased paid holidays
allows more travel
internationally.
The affluent have
disposable income to
spend on leisure
activities. Thus, this has
contributed to the growth
Decline in Agriculture and Manufacturing

The major reason for the

growth of tourism in
Thus, the countries
developing countries, I.e turned to tourism to
the Caribbean, is due to provide needed
a decline in revenue foreign exchange
from primary economic
activity from the 1980's.
and in turn creating
employment.
After turning to
manufacturing these
countries continued to
experience low income
 Improved Transportation
Transport is the main
source of movement in
tourism.
Before, persons had
limited modes of The changes in
transportation and not
modes of
However, there
many persons are
had
transportation has
now huge cruise liners
vehicle.
and large air liners influenced
which can accessibility in
accommodate as various destinations.
much as 400-500
individuals per trip.
Employment

Persons are employed in hotels,

taxi services, nature trails and
vending.
When those employed persons
get paid they are able to
sustain themselves and thus
the country becomes financially
stable since money is always
available.
 Increased Investments

Tourism will increase the attraction for

investors in the Caribbean because they know
that a lot of tourist tend to visit the Caribbean
and so they build luxurious hotels to
encourage a greater stream of tourist to visit.
Other investors may open stores or
recreational activities like sails for boat rides
or water sporting activities.