Tourism
Problem Statement
The growth and development of tourism in Trinidad from 2002–2007 and its effects on the economy and society.
Statement of the Problem
Tourism plays a major role in the growth and development of Trinidad. Many initiatives have been put in place to expand the industry. The government of Trinidad is committed to establishing and implementing standards of development and maintenance for the tourism industry. They try to maintain all the tourist attractions such as beaches and museums. The government also tries to expand the tourism sector by different marketing schemes and promotions. This serves to inform persons in different parts of the world interested in visiting the country.
The number of tourists visiting Trinidad has increased over the research period, 2002-2007. Statistical evidence gathered by the Tourism Development Board of Trinidad illustrated that over the research period of 2002-2007 the number of tourist coming to Trinidad varied from year to year. During the years 2002-2005, the total number of visitors arriving in Trinidad increased from approximately 390,000 to 460,000. The total number of tourists visiting Trinidad over this period rose by 70,000. In 2005 tourist arrivals hit its pinnacle. The total number of tourists visiting Trinidad in this year equalled 455,000. In 2006-2007, visitor arrivals fell from 455,000 to 445,000. Thus, the number of visitors fell by 10,000 over the last two year period. Even though there was a decline in visitors in the last two years, there was still an overall increase in tourists to Trinidad over the research period.
Tourism in Trinidad has both positive and negative effects on the economy and the wider society. Some of the positive effects of tourism include: providing entrepreneurial opportunities, allowing rural communities to share in the benefits of sustainable development, providing social stability and generating foreign currency. The negative effects include: criminal activity, poor
The growth and development of tourism in Trinidad from 2002–2007 and its effects on the economy and society.
Statement of the Problem
Tourism plays a major role in the growth and development of Trinidad. Many initiatives have been put in place to expand the industry. The government of Trinidad is committed to establishing and implementing standards of development and maintenance for the tourism industry. They try to maintain all the tourist attractions such as beaches and museums. The government also tries to expand the tourism sector by different marketing schemes and promotions. This serves to inform persons in different parts of the world interested in visiting the country.
The number of tourists visiting Trinidad has increased over the research period, 2002-2007. Statistical evidence gathered by the Tourism Development Board of Trinidad illustrated that over the research period of 2002-2007 the number of tourist coming to Trinidad varied from year to year. During the years 2002-2005, the total number of visitors arriving in Trinidad increased from approximately 390,000 to 460,000. The total number of tourists visiting Trinidad over this period rose by 70,000. In 2005 tourist arrivals hit its pinnacle. The total number of tourists visiting Trinidad in this year equalled 455,000. In 2006-2007, visitor arrivals fell from 455,000 to 445,000. Thus, the number of visitors fell by 10,000 over the last two year period. Even though there was a decline in visitors in the last two years, there was still an overall increase in tourists to Trinidad over the research period.
Tourism in Trinidad has both positive and negative effects on the economy and the wider society. Some of the positive effects of tourism include: providing entrepreneurial opportunities, allowing rural communities to share in the benefits of sustainable development, providing social stability and generating foreign currency. The negative effects include: criminal activity, poor
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