Who Am I?
A person who stays less than 24 hours in a country.
A visitor or an excursionist
The period when tourist traffic and rates are highest.
High season
The situation where locals copy tourists’ lifestyles.
Demonstration effect
A holiday where meals, activities, and entertainment are included in one price.
All-inclusive resort concept
A cruise passenger visiting Tortola for 10 hours is classified as a…
Excursionist
A tourist from St. Lucia who spends a weekend in Barbados.
A regional tourist
September in the Caribbean, when hurricanes cause fewer arrivals.
off-season
Tourism that focuses on protecting resources for the future.
sustainable tourism
Travel plans that combine flights, accommodation, and activities for one price.
Tour package
Carnival season often leads to an increase in what tourism statistic?
tourist arrivals
A person from Tortola spending the night in Virgin Gorda.
A domestic tourist
All the money tourists spend while in the destination.
Tourism expenditure
The full experience from planning the trip until returning home.
The tourism product
Professionals who book flights, hotels, and activities for travelers.
Travel Agents
A visitor on a cruise ship is still considered a…
Cruise passenger
A person who travels outside their country or region, e.g. VI to Australia.
An international tourist
The number of visitors arriving at a destination by road, air, sea, or rail.
Tourist arrival
Tourists traveling for hiking, eco-tourism, or cultural festivals.
Special Interest Tourist
Which item would NOT be included in a tour package: hotel, airfare, activities, passport fees?
passport fees
Give ONE example of how tourism expenditure benefits the Virgin Islands economy.
Souvenir sales, taxi services, restaurants, hotels.
A person who comes to a country for tourism, business, or other purposes.
A visitor
Explain ONE way tourism expenditure helps local businesses.
Tourists spend in restaurants, taxis, or souvenir shops, boosting income.
Explain why sustainable tourism is important in the Caribbean.
Protects natural/cultural resources + ensures future benefits.)
Imagine you’re a travel agent: name 2 services you would provide a family visiting Jamaica.
Booking flights/hotel, arranging transport & tours, giving advice.
Why is it important for Caribbean islands to develop a strong tourism product?
Satisfies tourists, brings repeat visitors, keeps islands competitive.