The document discusses tourism statistics and trends in The Bahamas over several decades. It notes that tourism was initially undeveloped in the 1800s but grew steadily through the 1900s, particularly to the islands of New Providence and Grand Bahama. By the 2000s, over 2 million visitors were arriving annually to New Providence alone. The document also examines the rise of cruise tourism to The Bahamas from the 1970s onward, with over 3 million cruise passengers visiting in 2009. While stopover tourism declined between 1997 and 2009 compared to regional competitors like Cuba and the Dominican Republic, The Bahamas remained a top destination, with New Providence receiving the most stopover visitors among Bahamian islands.
This document discusses coastal landforms and processes. It explains that waves are formed through friction between the wind and sea surface. As waves approach shorelines, they either build beaches through deposition or erode the coastline. Constructive waves deposit material to form features like beaches, while destructive waves remove material. Coastal features include erosional landforms created by erosion and depositional landforms created by sediment deposition. Examples of depositional features are beaches, spits, tombolos, and bars that form where sediment is deposited by waves or rivers entering the sea.
Nestlé's factory in Valsayn, Trinidad produces a variety of fruit juices, milk drinks, and milk products. It sources raw materials like milk, sugar, and fruit concentrates from local farmers and imports from countries like Brazil, New Zealand, and Poland. Nestlé is ideally located for transportation of raw materials and products, with access to highways and ports. While 80% of its workers live nearby, recent expansions have made access to transportation difficult for some. Nestlé operates sustainably with wastewater treatment and no environmental harm.
Social Studies M3 Bauxite & Other MineralseLearningJa
This document discusses minerals and mining in the Caribbean region. It begins by outlining the objectives and key topics, which include the location and uses of resources, main minerals mined, and how bauxite is mined. It then provides details on major mineral resources by country, the locations of deposits, and uses of minerals like bauxite, gold, and gypsum. The document focuses on bauxite mining in Jamaica, including the open pit method used and processing into aluminum. It concludes with a short quiz to test the reader's understanding.
The coach will blow the whistle to signal the start and end of the warm-up jog. Students should jog at a moderate pace and gradually slow down when the whistle blows at the end.
Coral reefs are extremely valuable ecosystems that provide coastal protection, beach development, ecological benefits, and economic benefits. They are formed by tiny coral polyps that use carbon dioxide to form limestone structures in warm, shallow, clear waters. The main threats to coral reefs are pollution from sewage, agriculture, and solid waste which can cause algae overgrowth and sedimentation. Tourism activities like reef collection, boat anchoring, and trampling can also damage reefs. Destructive fishing practices involving cyanide, dynamite and bottom trawling further degrade reefs. Global warming poses an additional threat as corals are sensitive to small temperature increases.
Social studies (s.b.a) its juvenile Delinquent s.b.aAljay green
The document discusses a study on juvenile delinquency in a community. The author distributed questionnaires to investigate the causes of juvenile delinquency in the area. Most of the respondents were male between the ages of 17-19. The findings showed that lack of family support led many juveniles to use drugs and engage in illegal activities. The recommendation is for communities to provide youth programs and counseling to help prevent juvenile delinquency.
This School Based Assessment was made to fulfill Samantha's Tourism Unit 1 Course for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination. Please do not plagiarize this document in any way. This is solely for the purpose of helping others to improve their grades as a Caribbean student.
This document discusses coastal landforms and processes. It explains that waves are formed through friction between the wind and sea surface. As waves approach shorelines, they either build beaches through deposition or erode the coastline. Constructive waves deposit material to form features like beaches, while destructive waves remove material. Coastal features include erosional landforms created by erosion and depositional landforms created by sediment deposition. Examples of depositional features are beaches, spits, tombolos, and bars that form where sediment is deposited by waves or rivers entering the sea.
Nestlé's factory in Valsayn, Trinidad produces a variety of fruit juices, milk drinks, and milk products. It sources raw materials like milk, sugar, and fruit concentrates from local farmers and imports from countries like Brazil, New Zealand, and Poland. Nestlé is ideally located for transportation of raw materials and products, with access to highways and ports. While 80% of its workers live nearby, recent expansions have made access to transportation difficult for some. Nestlé operates sustainably with wastewater treatment and no environmental harm.
Social Studies M3 Bauxite & Other MineralseLearningJa
This document discusses minerals and mining in the Caribbean region. It begins by outlining the objectives and key topics, which include the location and uses of resources, main minerals mined, and how bauxite is mined. It then provides details on major mineral resources by country, the locations of deposits, and uses of minerals like bauxite, gold, and gypsum. The document focuses on bauxite mining in Jamaica, including the open pit method used and processing into aluminum. It concludes with a short quiz to test the reader's understanding.
The coach will blow the whistle to signal the start and end of the warm-up jog. Students should jog at a moderate pace and gradually slow down when the whistle blows at the end.
Coral reefs are extremely valuable ecosystems that provide coastal protection, beach development, ecological benefits, and economic benefits. They are formed by tiny coral polyps that use carbon dioxide to form limestone structures in warm, shallow, clear waters. The main threats to coral reefs are pollution from sewage, agriculture, and solid waste which can cause algae overgrowth and sedimentation. Tourism activities like reef collection, boat anchoring, and trampling can also damage reefs. Destructive fishing practices involving cyanide, dynamite and bottom trawling further degrade reefs. Global warming poses an additional threat as corals are sensitive to small temperature increases.
Social studies (s.b.a) its juvenile Delinquent s.b.aAljay green
The document discusses a study on juvenile delinquency in a community. The author distributed questionnaires to investigate the causes of juvenile delinquency in the area. Most of the respondents were male between the ages of 17-19. The findings showed that lack of family support led many juveniles to use drugs and engage in illegal activities. The recommendation is for communities to provide youth programs and counseling to help prevent juvenile delinquency.
This School Based Assessment was made to fulfill Samantha's Tourism Unit 1 Course for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination. Please do not plagiarize this document in any way. This is solely for the purpose of helping others to improve their grades as a Caribbean student.
The document summarizes plate tectonics, describing how the Earth's crust is divided into large tectonic plates that move due to geological forces within the planet. There are 14 main tectonic plates, including the Caribbean Plate which borders North and South America and causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and other geological events along its boundaries due to friction as the plates rub against each other. Natural disasters from plate tectonic activity, such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, can result in social impacts like displacement of populations and destruction of infrastructure.
This document is a geography student's field study report on how tourism affects employment in Clifton, Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The study found that tourism is the main economic driver and creates many direct and indirect jobs. Business owners and workers stated that tourism supports businesses year-round, and they hire more seasonal workers during peak tourism months. Data showed that businesses like supermarkets, restaurants, and bakeries significantly increase their staffing levels to meet higher tourism demand. Therefore, the study concludes that tourism has a considerable positive impact on employment in Clifton.
This document contains a 10 question survey to collect data for a geography student's examination on flooding in Ward Avenue, Mandeville. The survey asks questions about the respondent's business in the area, how flooding affects them, what they believe causes flooding, and what strategies they think could help reduce flooding. Respondents are assured confidentiality and asked to answer all questions truthfully to aid the student's research.
Human Geography- Economic activities in the CaribbeanOral Johnson
This document reviews the economic activities in the Caribbean which latter part of the human geography for CSEC Geography. It includes fishing, bauxite, food processing, agriculture and tourism. The impact of these activities on the environment coupled with the sustainable practices which can reduce the said impact on the environment completes the document.
This document discusses different levels of comprehension and provides sample questions for each level from literal to evaluative. It then defines key concepts related to evaluating sources such as facts, opinions, data, information, bias, authority, reliability, and validity. Finally, it discusses primary and secondary research methods for data collection including questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, observation, and case studies. The main methods of primary data collection are identified as questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, case studies, diaries, and observation.
The document discusses economic development and activities in the Caribbean. It defines key terms like secondary industries and economic activities. It also outlines challenges facing industries like fishing, agriculture and manufacturing in Caribbean countries. Specifically, it notes that overfishing has depleted fish stocks in Belize and that shrimp trawling damages the seabed. It also explains how preferential trade agreements and labor shortages have impacted agriculture in the Caribbean.
The researcher aimed to learn about and compare rites of passage in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Key rites include baptism/christening for babies, confirmation ceremonies for youth, marriage rituals, and funeral practices. In Christianity, infants may be baptized or dedicated, youth confirm their faith, marriage involves vows in front of clergy, and funerals include prayer and scripture. Similar rites occur in Judaism and Islam, such as circumcision for baby boys and wedding contracts, though details vary between faiths. The researcher concluded rites of passage mark important life stages and bring individuals into and through their religious communities.
Rivers have distinct features that change as they age. Young rivers in their upper stages have steep valleys and erode features like waterfalls through processes like abrasion. Mature rivers in their middle stages have less steep valleys and erode laterally. Old rivers in their lower stages have flatter valleys and deposit features like meanders and floodplains due to lower gradients. Rivers erode, transport, and deposit materials based on their volume and channel characteristics.
This document contains instructions for a geography exam consisting of 60 multiple choice items. Test takers have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the exam. They should mark their answers on an answer sheet using letters A-D. Sample questions and instructions are provided to demonstrate how to mark answers. The test will contain questions referring to maps, diagrams, graphs and statements requiring analysis and choice of the best answer.
The document provides a history research paper on the Middle Passage during the transatlantic slave trade in the 18th century. It includes an introduction outlining the Middle Passage as transporting slaves from West Africa to the Americas. The presentation of data section describes the conditions slaves faced, including extreme overcrowding, poor ventilation, minimal food and water, and rampant disease that led to high mortality rates. The conclusion states that the immense suffering of the transatlantic slave trade cannot be measured and was one of the greatest inhumane trades in history, transporting over 11 million slaves.
The major factors that contribute to tourism development in Ocho Rios, St. Ann include its location, physical features, and population. Ocho Rios benefits from its proximity to the airport and a cruise ship dock. Its beaches, mountains, and coastal landscape attract tourists. While some residents harass tourists, others contribute to tourism through small businesses showcasing Jamaican culture, food, and art. The physical environment and local population have both helped and hindered tourism growth in Ocho Rios.
The document is a student portfolio on depression among teenagers in Trinidad and Tobago. It includes an introduction outlining the purpose of examining this issue and discussing the author's personal connection. It also includes a table of contents, preface, reflective short story, and analysis. The reflective short story, titled "Beena's Dilemma", depicts the life of a teenager named Beena who is suffering from depression due to bullying at school and abuse at home from her alcoholic father. After being verbally abused by her father one night, Beena attempts suicide by slashing her wrists. She is rushed to the hospital and survives. Her parents realize their role in her depression and seek counselling and therapy to help Beena
Coral reefs occupy less than 0.1% of the ocean but are home to 25% of marine species. They are found in shallow, tropical waters between 21-29°C. The majority are located in the Indo-Pacific region. Coral reefs take thousands to millions of years to form and have a complex structure that provides habitat for many organisms. However, they are severely threatened by both natural disturbances like hurricanes and bleaching as well as numerous human activities such as pollution, development, and overfishing. Urgent action is needed to protect these fragile yet vital ecosystems.
CAPE Communication Studies IA
Please note that the example of Language/Dialectal Variation used in the Expository piece is "Jamaican Creole" and may not be a suitable example for other countries. Thank you.
The document lists the top performing candidates in various Caribbean territories for the CSEC June 2021 examinations. It provides the names, candidate numbers, grades and schools of the top candidates in subjects like Agricultural Science, Biology, Caribbean History, Chemistry, Economics, English A, English B and others. The top students achieved grades of A or higher in all four modules (P1-P4) with many coming from schools in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.
The document is an acknowledgement section from a student's dissertation thanking various people who assisted with the project, including God, the student's teacher, the staff at WASCO including the Finance Manager who provided information and advice, and the student's parents for their support and resources. The student's father's position on the board of WASCO was particularly helpful as it enabled contact with the organization and a suggestion of the research topic.
This document summarizes a study on the causes and effects of land pollution in the community of Catherine Hall, Jamaica. The study involved surveying 15 residents through questionnaires and interviews. It found that the main causes of land pollution were infrequent garbage collection, improper waste disposal by residents, and stray animals. Effects included increased medical issues for residents, decreased property values, and financial burdens. To address the problem, residents and authorities need to work together through more frequent cleanups and better waste management practices.
This School Based Assessment was made to fulfill Samantha's Social Studies Course for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate. Please do not plagiarize this document in any way. This is solely for the purpose of helping others to improve their grades as a Caribbean student.
This document looks at the factors that affect weather and climate. The weather systems that also affect the Caribbean is also examined. These include ITCZ, Hurricanes, Cold Fronts, Easterly waves, Anticyclones
The Bahamas is an island country located in the Atlantic Ocean composed of a series of cays and islands, with Nassau as its capital and a population of around 353,658 people. The Bahamas has a tourism-based economy and a climate that ranges from subtropical to tropical, being warm in the summer and cold in the winter, and was once a haven for pirates but is now a popular tourist destination.
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is located on New Providence Island and has a population of around 240,000. It has a tropical climate and was historically a center of piracy before becoming a British colony in 1717. The economy relies heavily on tourism, with popular destinations including Paradise Island, Cable Beach, and swimming with dolphins at Blue Lagoon Island. The culture is influenced by both British and West African traditions, and the majority Black population speaks English with a distinct Bahamian accent.
The document summarizes plate tectonics, describing how the Earth's crust is divided into large tectonic plates that move due to geological forces within the planet. There are 14 main tectonic plates, including the Caribbean Plate which borders North and South America and causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and other geological events along its boundaries due to friction as the plates rub against each other. Natural disasters from plate tectonic activity, such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, can result in social impacts like displacement of populations and destruction of infrastructure.
This document is a geography student's field study report on how tourism affects employment in Clifton, Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The study found that tourism is the main economic driver and creates many direct and indirect jobs. Business owners and workers stated that tourism supports businesses year-round, and they hire more seasonal workers during peak tourism months. Data showed that businesses like supermarkets, restaurants, and bakeries significantly increase their staffing levels to meet higher tourism demand. Therefore, the study concludes that tourism has a considerable positive impact on employment in Clifton.
This document contains a 10 question survey to collect data for a geography student's examination on flooding in Ward Avenue, Mandeville. The survey asks questions about the respondent's business in the area, how flooding affects them, what they believe causes flooding, and what strategies they think could help reduce flooding. Respondents are assured confidentiality and asked to answer all questions truthfully to aid the student's research.
Human Geography- Economic activities in the CaribbeanOral Johnson
This document reviews the economic activities in the Caribbean which latter part of the human geography for CSEC Geography. It includes fishing, bauxite, food processing, agriculture and tourism. The impact of these activities on the environment coupled with the sustainable practices which can reduce the said impact on the environment completes the document.
This document discusses different levels of comprehension and provides sample questions for each level from literal to evaluative. It then defines key concepts related to evaluating sources such as facts, opinions, data, information, bias, authority, reliability, and validity. Finally, it discusses primary and secondary research methods for data collection including questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, observation, and case studies. The main methods of primary data collection are identified as questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, case studies, diaries, and observation.
The document discusses economic development and activities in the Caribbean. It defines key terms like secondary industries and economic activities. It also outlines challenges facing industries like fishing, agriculture and manufacturing in Caribbean countries. Specifically, it notes that overfishing has depleted fish stocks in Belize and that shrimp trawling damages the seabed. It also explains how preferential trade agreements and labor shortages have impacted agriculture in the Caribbean.
The researcher aimed to learn about and compare rites of passage in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Key rites include baptism/christening for babies, confirmation ceremonies for youth, marriage rituals, and funeral practices. In Christianity, infants may be baptized or dedicated, youth confirm their faith, marriage involves vows in front of clergy, and funerals include prayer and scripture. Similar rites occur in Judaism and Islam, such as circumcision for baby boys and wedding contracts, though details vary between faiths. The researcher concluded rites of passage mark important life stages and bring individuals into and through their religious communities.
Rivers have distinct features that change as they age. Young rivers in their upper stages have steep valleys and erode features like waterfalls through processes like abrasion. Mature rivers in their middle stages have less steep valleys and erode laterally. Old rivers in their lower stages have flatter valleys and deposit features like meanders and floodplains due to lower gradients. Rivers erode, transport, and deposit materials based on their volume and channel characteristics.
This document contains instructions for a geography exam consisting of 60 multiple choice items. Test takers have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the exam. They should mark their answers on an answer sheet using letters A-D. Sample questions and instructions are provided to demonstrate how to mark answers. The test will contain questions referring to maps, diagrams, graphs and statements requiring analysis and choice of the best answer.
The document provides a history research paper on the Middle Passage during the transatlantic slave trade in the 18th century. It includes an introduction outlining the Middle Passage as transporting slaves from West Africa to the Americas. The presentation of data section describes the conditions slaves faced, including extreme overcrowding, poor ventilation, minimal food and water, and rampant disease that led to high mortality rates. The conclusion states that the immense suffering of the transatlantic slave trade cannot be measured and was one of the greatest inhumane trades in history, transporting over 11 million slaves.
The major factors that contribute to tourism development in Ocho Rios, St. Ann include its location, physical features, and population. Ocho Rios benefits from its proximity to the airport and a cruise ship dock. Its beaches, mountains, and coastal landscape attract tourists. While some residents harass tourists, others contribute to tourism through small businesses showcasing Jamaican culture, food, and art. The physical environment and local population have both helped and hindered tourism growth in Ocho Rios.
The document is a student portfolio on depression among teenagers in Trinidad and Tobago. It includes an introduction outlining the purpose of examining this issue and discussing the author's personal connection. It also includes a table of contents, preface, reflective short story, and analysis. The reflective short story, titled "Beena's Dilemma", depicts the life of a teenager named Beena who is suffering from depression due to bullying at school and abuse at home from her alcoholic father. After being verbally abused by her father one night, Beena attempts suicide by slashing her wrists. She is rushed to the hospital and survives. Her parents realize their role in her depression and seek counselling and therapy to help Beena
Coral reefs occupy less than 0.1% of the ocean but are home to 25% of marine species. They are found in shallow, tropical waters between 21-29°C. The majority are located in the Indo-Pacific region. Coral reefs take thousands to millions of years to form and have a complex structure that provides habitat for many organisms. However, they are severely threatened by both natural disturbances like hurricanes and bleaching as well as numerous human activities such as pollution, development, and overfishing. Urgent action is needed to protect these fragile yet vital ecosystems.
CAPE Communication Studies IA
Please note that the example of Language/Dialectal Variation used in the Expository piece is "Jamaican Creole" and may not be a suitable example for other countries. Thank you.
The document lists the top performing candidates in various Caribbean territories for the CSEC June 2021 examinations. It provides the names, candidate numbers, grades and schools of the top candidates in subjects like Agricultural Science, Biology, Caribbean History, Chemistry, Economics, English A, English B and others. The top students achieved grades of A or higher in all four modules (P1-P4) with many coming from schools in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.
The document is an acknowledgement section from a student's dissertation thanking various people who assisted with the project, including God, the student's teacher, the staff at WASCO including the Finance Manager who provided information and advice, and the student's parents for their support and resources. The student's father's position on the board of WASCO was particularly helpful as it enabled contact with the organization and a suggestion of the research topic.
This document summarizes a study on the causes and effects of land pollution in the community of Catherine Hall, Jamaica. The study involved surveying 15 residents through questionnaires and interviews. It found that the main causes of land pollution were infrequent garbage collection, improper waste disposal by residents, and stray animals. Effects included increased medical issues for residents, decreased property values, and financial burdens. To address the problem, residents and authorities need to work together through more frequent cleanups and better waste management practices.
This School Based Assessment was made to fulfill Samantha's Social Studies Course for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate. Please do not plagiarize this document in any way. This is solely for the purpose of helping others to improve their grades as a Caribbean student.
This document looks at the factors that affect weather and climate. The weather systems that also affect the Caribbean is also examined. These include ITCZ, Hurricanes, Cold Fronts, Easterly waves, Anticyclones
The Bahamas is an island country located in the Atlantic Ocean composed of a series of cays and islands, with Nassau as its capital and a population of around 353,658 people. The Bahamas has a tourism-based economy and a climate that ranges from subtropical to tropical, being warm in the summer and cold in the winter, and was once a haven for pirates but is now a popular tourist destination.
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is located on New Providence Island and has a population of around 240,000. It has a tropical climate and was historically a center of piracy before becoming a British colony in 1717. The economy relies heavily on tourism, with popular destinations including Paradise Island, Cable Beach, and swimming with dolphins at Blue Lagoon Island. The culture is influenced by both British and West African traditions, and the majority Black population speaks English with a distinct Bahamian accent.
As Bahamas são um arquipélago localizado no Oceano Atlântico a nordeste de Cuba. Sua capital é Nassau e sua população é majoritariamente de origem africana. A economia das Bahamas depende principalmente do turismo devido às suas belas praias e águas cristalinas, além da pesca e dos serviços financeiros.
The Bahamas was a British Crown Colony until 1973 when it became an independent Commonwealth realm, retaining Queen Elizabeth II as its monarch. The climate is tropical savannah with warm weather year-round and no risk of frost. The cuisine features seafood like fish and lobster as well as tropical fruits, and is sometimes influenced by American Southern cooking. Popular sports include golf, swimming, and tennis. Iconic places include beaches and islands like Atlantis and Andros Island. The economy relies heavily on tourism and offshore banking, though manufacturing and agriculture also contribute to growth.
As Bahamas é um país do Caribe localizado entre o Oceano Atlântico e o Mar do Caribe, com Nassau como sua capital. A maioria da população é de origem africana e fala inglês, e a economia depende principalmente do turismo, da pesca e da indústria de refino de petróleo.
Las Bahamas es un archipiélago independiente en el océano Atlántico occidental compuesto por más de 700 islas y cayos, siendo la isla más grande Andros y la capital y ciudad más grande Nassau. El clima es tropical moderado por la corriente del Golfo. La economía de las Bahamas se basa principalmente en el turismo y los servicios financieros, representando el turismo más de la mitad del PIB, mientras que la industria y la agricultura solo un 10%.
Las Bahamas es un archipiélago caribeño ubicado al este de Florida. La capital es Nassau, con una población de 300,000 habitantes. La moneda oficial es el dólar bahameño. El clima es cálido todo el año, entre 21-27°C. Algunas de las principales atracciones turísticas son Nassau, Cable Beach, Atlantis Paradise Island y la isla Gran Bahama.
Presentacion sobre las Bahamas (pre ap leng) RRFO11
Las Bahamas es un archipiélago de más de 700 islas situado en el mar Caribe. Obtuvo su independencia del Reino Unido en 1973 pero la reina Isabel II sigue siendo la jefa de estado. La capital y ciudad más grande es Nassau. La economía depende en gran medida del turismo, atraído por las playas y resorts como el popular Atlantis Resort. Con una población de alrededor de 300,000 habitantes, el inglés es el idioma oficial aunque la religión cristiana predomina.
As Bahamas são um arquipélago localizado no Caribe entre o Oceano Atlântico e o Mar das Caraíbas. Foi habitado originalmente por índios e colonizado por ingleses desde o século XVI, servindo de refúgio para piratas. As Bahamas têm clima tropical moderado com furacões entre maio e outubro. A ilha principal é Andros e a capital é Nassau.
The Bahamas is an island country whose primary language is English with influences from British English. Tourism is a major part of the Bahamian economy, with many visitors attracted to the seafood cuisine and Junkanoo music tradition. The Bahamas has a highly literate population and low unemployment rate compared to other countries, maintaining strong economic ties with trade partners like the United States and United Kingdom.
Las Bahamas es un archipiélago compuesto por 700 islas, 24 de las cuales están habitadas. El documento describe el medio natural, gastronomía, cultura y fauna y flora de Las Bahamas. Explica que el clima es tropical y subtropical, y destaca algunos animales como la tortuga carey y plantas como la cascarilla que son importantes en el archipiélago.
O documento fornece informações gerais sobre as Bahamas, incluindo sua localização no Caribe, ilhas principais, história como nação independente da Inglaterra desde 1973, e atividades populares como mergulho, vela e golfe.
The document discusses various aspects of life in the Bahamas. It notes that most people in the Bahamas speak English with a British accent. It also outlines some of the local cuisine, mentioning favorites like crawfish, land crab, and conch prepared in chowder or fritters. The document briefly touches on musical forms like calypso and soca originating in the Caribbean. It provides some key economic and demographic information about the Bahamas.
Las mejores islas de las Bahamas incluyen Grand Bahama, la isla más grande con excelentes hoteles, casinos y playas; Eluthera, la isla más larga y accesible con vuelos diarios desde Miami y Fort Lauderdale; y New Providence, conocida como un imán de viajeros con 175,000 habitantes y varias opciones para turistas. Otras islas principales son Andros, la segunda isla más grande con tres ciudades accesibles por barco o avión; y Bimini, a solo 50 millas de Florida, conocida por la pesca con una
The Bahamas is an island country whose people speak an English-based creole language called Bahamian English. Some popular Bahamian foods include conch chowder, rock lobster, and other seafood dishes that often use coconut and spices. Calypso and soca music genres originated from the Caribbean and are popular in the Bahamas. The country has a literacy rate of 95.6% and unemployment rate of 7.6%. Tourism is a major part of the Bahamian economy, with many resorts catering to visitors.
This document provides an overview of Spain including its political map highlighting main cities and capital, geographical map noting rivers, mountains, lakes and deserts. Additional details given include Spain's flag, currency, official languages, main monuments, dominant religion, popular foods, music, literature. The document concludes with a brief summary.
The document compares tourism in Jamaica and the Bahamas. It provides statistics showing that tourism has increased substantially in both countries since 2006 due to government efforts to improve infrastructure. While Jamaica saw higher tourism numbers until 2011, both countries continue seeing an increase in visitors. The document then discusses some of the cultural aspects and attractions that make each country appealing tourist destinations.
Este documento brinda información sobre las Bahamas. Menciona que la moneda es el dólar bahameño y que la población es de aproximadamente 313,312 habitantes. Destaca que a los bahameños les gusta divertirse, como se evidencia en el festival de Junkanoo, y que su música tradicional es el goombay. También resalta que los productos del mar son la base de su dieta y que uno de sus platos populares es el conch.
This document summarizes a presentation on the global and regional cruise industry perspective. It provides an overview of global cruise passenger trends, the market share of major cruise lines, key destinations and ports in the Caribbean region, port costs and priorities for ports to attract cruise lines. It highlights the steady growth of the global cruise industry and shifting trends towards European and Asian markets growing faster than North America. The Caribbean remains the largest destination but western Caribbean ports have seen declining passengers in recent years.
Tresure Cove Belize has a submarine to use allow the Barrier reef in Belize. PanAmerican Highway Holdings LTD have several investment oppurtunites to please everyones pocket.
The document summarizes the tourism life cycle of the Great Barrier Reef and Red Sea regions of Egypt. For the Great Barrier Reef, it progressed from exploration in the 1890s through development as a tourist destination in the 1980s, followed by consolidation, stagnation due to environmental impacts like coral destruction and warming, and recent decline. The Red Sea region of Egypt initially involved exploration in the late 1800s and tourism development in Hurghada through the 20th century. Hurghada has recently seen rejuvenation of its tourism industry through increased accommodation options and water activities, while the Taba region focuses on diving and snorkeling tours. Both regions provide high quality diving and are working to stabilize and sustain their
Coastal areas face significant environmental pressures from rapid urbanization and tourism development. Tourism is a major economic activity in many coastal regions but can damage the environment through pollution, overdevelopment of infrastructure, and disturbance of ecosystems and wildlife. Sustainable tourism practices and planning are needed to maximize economic benefits while minimizing harm to the coastal environment.
This document provides details on the planned development of Sayle Point, an eco-friendly boutique condo hotel and resort to be built on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. It will feature 24 units, pools, tennis courts and landscaping. The 24 month development plan includes preparing marketing materials, clearing the site, installing utilities, and building model units. Initial cash requirements are estimated at $5.6 million.
presentation was provided by Prof W.U Chandrasekara
Department of Zoology and Environmental Management
For Coastal and Marine resource management course
‘Sea change’ and ‘tree change’ were the long forgotten buzzword for the migration of people to coastal and lifestyle markets. In a lot of instances, this trend had been led by retirees. This trend was particularly strong before the financial crisis however, since the end of the financial crisis, interstate migration has slowed and most lifestyle markets have underperformed capital city housing markets due to both declining housing demand and a weaker tourism sector. The recently released latest Migration Statistics from the ABS suggest that migration to coastal and lifestyle markets is increasing and being led by families rather that retirees.
The document provides a historical overview of the United Arab Emirates, beginning with evidence of early human occupation over 130,000 years ago. Key developments include the emergence of Bronze Age culture and trading towns by 3000 BC, the introduction of falaj irrigation around 1300 BC, and the expansion of trade networks by the 1st century AD. Islam arrived in the 7th century AD and Portugal's arrival in the 1500s had bloody consequences. In the 1700s and 1800s, the Qawasim navy grew powerful as the Bani Yas tribe established control of Abu Dhabi and the Al Maktoum family gained control of Dubai. In 1971, the seven emirates formed the UAE federation
Cabarete, Dominican Republic is a town known for its world-class wind and water sports like kiteboarding and windsurfing due to its warm waters and perfect wind conditions. It has become a popular tourist destination since the late 1990s for activities like surfing, kiteboarding, and windsurfing. Cabarete offers white sandy beaches, clear waters, a variety of accommodation options, and nightlife centered around bars and restaurants. It has the potential to diversify its tourism industry beyond sun and beach to activities like ecotourism, cultural attractions, and adventure sports to attract younger travelers.
The document provides a history of windsurfing in the Columbia River Gorge from the 1980s to present day. In the early 1980s, windsurfing on the river was seen as unusual but gained popularity. The Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association was founded in 1987 to advocate for access to windsurfing sites. Over the decades, they helped secure funding and develop amenities at various beaches. Windsurfing in the Gorge is now well established, though the association continues working to improve and protect access sites for the sport.
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2. Tourism in The Islands of The
Bahamas
The Research and Statistics Dept.
3. Islands of the Bahamas:Past
• In the early 1800’s Tourism in the Bahamas
was relatively unexplored as a means for many
Bahamians to earn a good living. By the end
of the 1800’s, more efforts were placed on this
important industry.
• By 1875, Nassau received 500 visitors.
• In 1949, The Bahamas namely the island of
New Providence received 32,018 visitors.
4. Islands of the Bahamas:Past
• After 1949, The Bahamas began to see a steady
growth in the Tourism Industry especially on the
island of New Providence. By 2005, the island
of New Providence had welcomed almost 3
million visitors (air & sea arrivals) by itself.
• In the early 1960’s Grand Bahama was not to be
out done. The growth in arrivals to Grand
Bahama between 1962 (13,269 arrivals) and
1964 (109,295) was outstanding.
5. Islands of the Bahamas:Past
• The best years for arrivals to Grand Bahama
were in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s (1987
to 1993). During these prosperous years for
the island, total arrivals ranged from 1.1
million to 1.2 million annually. Much of this
prosperity was due to cruise arrivals which
made up between 45% to 50% of the total
arrivals to the destination.
6. Islands of the Bahamas:Past
• The Out Islands of the Bahamas had some growth
before 1973 but it was after 1973 that steady growth to
these islands was collectively realized.
• In 1971, most of the visitors who came to the Bahamas
did so by air (66.3%) and only a little over 1/3 (33.7%)
of them came by sea. By the early 1980’s it was clear
that the way people travelled to the Bahamas was about
to change.
• By 2009, the mix of arrivals was the total reverse of
1971 as over two-thirds of the visitors who came to the
Bahamas now did so by sea (73%) and 27% of them
came by air.
7. Tourism Performance 2009/2008 &
2010/2009 Half Year?
• Recession
began
Dec. 2007
• Financial
Meltdown
September
2008.
• Improvem
ents in
Half Year
2010
evident.
• Air
arrivals up
in 2010
when they
were
down in
2009
FOREIGN AIR AND SEA ARRIVALS TO THE BAHAMAS
1ST PORT OF ENTRY ONLY
Full Year Half Year
2009 2008 2009/2008 2010 2009 2010/2009
Air and Sea % Chg Air and Sea % Chg
Nassau/Paradise Island 2,677,120 2,496,058 7.3% 1,498,662 1,427,541 5.0%
Grand Bahama 578,812 558,177 3.7% 391,176 283,906 37.8%
Abaco 216,357 247,808 -12.7% 92,366 108,563 -14.9%
Andros 8,977 9,747 -7.9% 4,967 5,390 -7.8%
Berry Islands 423,506 411,615 2.9% 280,067 224,733 24.6%
Bimini 50,877 45,716 11.3% 24,101 25,064 -3.8%
Cat Cay 12,336 11,322 9.0% 6,137 6,493 -5.5%
Cat Island 1,643 3,080 -46.7% 763 1,331 -42.7%
Eleuthera 239,902 260,987 -8.1% 179,267 150,801 18.9%
Exuma 18,317 30,262 -39.5% 15,405 12,620 22.1%
Half Moon Cay 402,067 299,792 34.1% 202,875 189,051 7.3%
Inagua 698 1,347 -48.2% 554 421 31.6%
Long Island 880 946 -7.0% 970 471 105.9%
San Salvador 13,623 16,715 -18.5% 9,289 8,121 14.4%
Bahamas Overall 4,645,115 4,393,572 5.7% 2,706,599 2,444,506 10.7%
Source: Immigration and Customs various ports of entry in the Bahamas.
9. Cruise Tourism:The Bahamas
• When Cruise Tourism came of age it became
obvious that it was here to stay. This meant
that destinations globally had to make the
decision of whether or not they would embrace
it or be left behind.
• The Bahamas decided to embrace it and as a
result cruise arrivals to the destination
exploded.
10. Cruise Tourism:The Bahamas
• One of the benefits of having embraced Cruise
Tourism in the early years was that The
Bahamas became the top cruise destination for
cruise arrivals in the region and stayed there.
• Between January and June 2010, 71% of all
cruises to the Bahamas were Bahamas Only
cruises.
11. Cruise Tourism:The Bahamas
CRUISE ARRIVALS TO THE BAHAMAS
1ST PORT OF ENTRY ONLY
January to December 2009 January to June YTD
2009 2008 2009/2008 2010 2009 2010/2009
Cruise Arrivals % Chg Cruise Arrivals % Chg
Nassau/Paradise Island 1,713,725 1,471,835 16.4% 958,407 902,626 6.2%
Grand Bahama 376,502 312,780 20.4% 280,601 167,909 67.1%
Abaco (Castaway Cay) 136,514 149,389 -8.6% 43,352 63,426 -31.6%
Berry Islands 415,022 401,718 3.3% 275,484 220,372 25.0%
Eleuthera (Princess Cay) 211,950 225,626 -6.1% 158,355 133,935 18.2%
Half Moon Cay 402,067 299,792 34.1% 202,875 189,051 7.3%
Bahamas Overall 3,255,780 2,861,140 13.8% 1,919,074 1,677,319 14.4%
• Cruise incentives offered to major cruise lines. GBI cruise up
because of Carnival, Norwegian & Bah. Celebration (for 2010)
14. Stopover Visitors:The Bahamas &
Region
STOPOVER VISITORS
TOP 10 REGIONAL COMPETITORS
1997 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
%Chg
97/09
All Bahamas 1,617,595 1,608,153 1,600,862 1,527,727 1,463,006 1,327,006 -18%
N. PROV./P.I.(BAH.) 840,515 1,019,017 1,019,198 960,768 929,249 864,016 3%
G.B. ISLD.(BAH.) 512,710 316,265 298,937 279,193 265,176 228,744 -55%
OUT ISLDS.(BAH.) 264,370 272,871 282,727 287,766 268,581 234,246 -11%
Dominican Republic 2,211,394 3,690,692 3,965,055 3,979,582 3,979,672 3,992,303 81%
Cuba 1,170,083 2,319,334 2,220,567 2,152,221 2,348,340 2,429,809 108%
Cancun 2,621,268 2,134,180 1,586,942 2,022,302 2,165,320 1,891,448 -28%
Jamaica 1,192,000 1,478,663 1,678,905 1,700,785 1,767,271 1,831,097 54%
Puerto Rico 814,000 1,465,292 1,485,296 1,359,638 1,323,795 1,300,783 60%
Aruba 649,893 732,514 694,372 772,073 622,675 812,623 25%
US Virgin Islands 392,900 697,033 671,362 693,372 678,904 666,051 70%
Barbados 472,290 547,534 562,558 574,533 567,667 518,564 10%
Martinique 513,230 484,127 502,053 503,107 479,933 443,202 -14%
St. Maarten 439,234 467,861 467,804 469,407 475,410 440,185 0%
• In 1997,
Bah. was
no. 3 in
region.
• By 2009,
Bah. was
no. 5 in
stopovers
• Cuba hotel
rooms
increased
• Jamaica all
inclusives
• Cheaper
competitors
15. How Did The Bahamas Perform With
Stopovers?
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
STOPOVER VISITORS
Full Year Half Year
2009 2008 % CHG 2010 2009 % CHG
New Providence 864,016 929,249 -7.0% 493,011 468,251 5.3%
Grand Bahama 228,744 265,176 -13.7% 125,690 131,342 -4.3%
Abaco 81,632 97,671 -16.4% 52,752 47,103 12.0%
Bimini 50,144 42,431 18.2% 19,687 24,207 -18.7%
Eleuthera (mainland) 19,891 24,389 -18.4% 15,860 11,620 36.5%
Harbour Island 10,674 11,638 -8.3% 6,471 6,937 -6.7%
Exuma 20,594 33,909 -39.3% 15,174 14,412 5.3%
San Salvador 14,701 18,340 -19.8% 9,239 9,018 2.5%
Andros 7,323 9,204 -20.4% 4,640 4,538 2.2%
Other Out Islands 29,287 30,999 -5.5% 14,158 17,216 -17.8%
All Bahamas 1,327,006 1,463,006 -9.3% 756,682 734,644 3.0%
*Eleuthera numbers exclude Harbour Island stopovers. Total Eleuthera showed a 20% increase for Half Yr. 2010
16. Which Island In The Bahamas Received
The Most Stopover Visitors?
17. Tourism Performance by Major Market
2009/2008 & 2010/2009
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
STOPOVER VISITORS BY COUNTRY
Half Year
2009 2008 % Chg 2010 2009 % Chg
1USA 1,068,726 1,177,271 -9.2% 611,578 598,227 2.2%
2CANADA 107,041 114,960 -6.9% 68,313 62,442 9.4%
3EUROPE 78,816 93,803 -16.0% 39,346 39,829 -1.2%
4CARIBBEAN 18,856 22,528 -16.3% 8,659 9,198 -5.9%
5LATIN AMERICA 18,684 16,257 14.9% 9,404 7,651 22.9%
6OTHER COUNTRIES 34,883 38,187 -8.7% 19,382 17,297 12.1%
TOTAL STOPOVERS 1,327,006 1,463,006 -9.3% 756,682 734,644 3.0%
18. Where Did Visitors to The
Bahamas Come From:The Bah.WHERE DO THE STOPOVER VISITORS COME FROM
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
2009
USA
80.5%
CANADA
8%
EUROPE
6%
CARIBBEAN
1%
LATIN
AMERICA
1%
OTHER
3%
19. Top States That Brought Business to The
Bahamas in 2009
• Recession
• Florida biggest
market plagued
with
foreclosures,
California too
• Unemployment
US 5% 2007,
10% Dec. 2009
• Unemployment
Bah. 7.9% 2007
& 14.2% 2009
TOP STATES THAT BROUGHT BUSINESS TO THE BAHAMAS
STOPOVER VISITORS
2009
STATES 2009 2008 % CHG
1FLORIDA 267,441 288,857 -7%
2NEW YORK 137,973 144,636 -5%
3NEW JERSEY 72,580 80,103 -9%
4TEXAS 49,906 50,885 -2%
5CALIFORNIA 45,031 52,354 -14%
6PENNSYLVANIA 43,103 48,268 -11%
7MASSACHUSETTS 41,436 45,250 -8%
8VIRGINIA 34,773 36,419 -5%
9GEORGIA 34,156 39,135 -13%
10ILLINOIS 31,609 36,015 -12%
11MARYLAND 28,757 32,056 -10%
12NORTH CAROLINA 27,948 34,248 -18%
13CONNECTICUT 24,220 27,960 -13%
14OHIO 22,963 27,882 -18%
15MICHIGAN 21,104 23,695 -11%
16SOUTH CAROLINA 14,686 17,344 -15%
17TENNESSEE 12,679 15,209 -17%
18COLORADO 11,913 13,541 -12%
19INDIANA 10,831 12,850 -16%
20MISSOURI 9,403 10,954 -14%
21WISCONSIN 9,118 9,931 -8%
22MINNESOTA 8,998 10,127 -11%
23LOUISIANA 8,744 8,641 1%
24ALABAMA 7,704 9,226 -16%
25KENTUCKY 7,220 8,191 -12%
26OTHER 84,430 93,494 -10%
TOTAL USA 1,068,726 1,177,271 -9.2%
20. Top States That Brought Business to The
Bahamas in Half Year 2010
TOP STATES THAT BROUGHT BUSINESS TO THE BAHAMAS
STOPOVER VISITORS
HALF YEAR 2010
STATES 2010 2009 % CHG
1FLORIDA 134,051 138,307 -3%
2NEW YORK 76,280 77,169 -1%
3NEW JERSEY 39,544 39,047 1%
4MASSACHUSETTS 28,580 27,589 4%
5TEXAS 28,560 26,716 7%
6PENNSYLVANIA 26,165 25,517 3%
7CALIFORNIA 23,032 22,343 3%
8GEORGIA 22,703 18,051 26%
9VIRGINIA 19,726 18,705 5%
10ILLINOIS 18,015 18,667 -3%
11MARYLAND 16,850 15,189 11%
12CONNECTICUT 16,842 14,958 13%
13NORTH CAROLINA 16,706 16,075 4%
14OHIO 14,290 13,478 6%
15MICHIGAN 13,735 13,462 2%
16SOUTH CAROLINA 8,461 8,605 -2%
17TENNESSEE 8,403 7,293 15%
18INDIANA 7,767 6,496 20%
19COLORADO 6,656 7,116 -6%
20WISCONSIN 6,250 6,000 4%
21MINNESOTA 6,194 6,253 -1%
22MISSOURI 5,338 5,463 -2%
23ALABAMA 5,306 4,648 14%
24LOUISIANA 4,996 5,669 -12%
25NEW HAMPSHIRE 4,491 4,460 1%
26OTHER 52,637 50,951 3%
TOTAL USA 611,578 598,227 2.2%
• As no. of
jobs losses
declined &
foreclosures
slowed
business
picked up.
• Free
Companion
Airfare
21. TOP CANADIAN PROVINCES THAT BROUGHT
VISITORS TO THE BAHAMAS
TOP CANADIAN PROVINCES
STOPOVER VISITORS
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
Half Year
PROVINCES 2009 2008 % CHG 2010 2009 % CHG
1ONTARIO 58,253 65,124 -11% 37,126 33,793 10%
2QUEBEC 15,604 15,370 2% 8,773 9,225 -5%
3ALBERTA 7,715 9,587 -20% 4,893 4,739 3%
4BRITISH COLUMBIA 5,287 6,091 -13% 3,003 2,915 3%
5NOVA SCOTIA 1,666 1,689 -1% 1,207 1,160 4%
6MANITOBA 1,599 1,542 4% 1,063 1,092 -3%
7SASKATCHEWAN 1,174 1,094 7% 927 804 15%
8NEW BRUNSWICK 914 836 9% 768 642 20%
9NEWFOUNDLAND 525 567 -7% 499 361 38%
10PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 205 175 17% 204 141 45%
11OTHER PROVINCES 14,099 12,885 9% 9,850 7,570 30%
TOTAL CANADA 107,041 114,960 -7% 68,313 62,442 9%
• Canadian economy improved quickly. Before
recession, stopovers from Canada were highest they
had been in 25 yrs.
22. TOP EUROPEAN COUNTRIES THAT BROUGHT
BUSINESS TO THE BAHAMAS
TOP EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
STOPOVER VISITORS
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
Half Year
2009 2008 % Chg 2010 2009 %Chg
1UK 26,400 34,567 -24% 11,911 13,499 -12%
2FRANCE 13,667 14,423 -5% 6,749 7,767 -13%
4ITALY 9,269 10,866 -15% 4,460 4,299 4%
3GERMANY 8,236 10,526 -22% 4,285 3,722 15%
5SWITZERLAND 3,811 4,169 -9% 2,009 1,844 9%
7NETHERLANDS 1,924 2,657 -28% 1,092 939 16%
6SPAIN 1,979 2,122 -7% 952 819 16%
8SWEDEN 1,552 1,762 -12% 922 839 10%
9AUSTRIA 1,533 1,657 -7% 774 794 -3%
10BELGIUM 1,436 1,752 -18% 724 724 0%
11NORWAY 1,088 1,358 -20% 645 614 5%
12RUSSIA 822 414 99% 609 328 86%
13IRELAND 1,184 1,501 -21% 553 733 -25%
14OTHER 5,915 6,029 -2% 3,661 2,908 26%
TOTAL 78,816 93,803 -16% 39,346 39,829 -1%
Slovakia was no. 23 in Half Year 2010 with stopovers. Stopovers increased in 2009 &
2010 from here.
• Recession
hit
Europe
very hard.
• Some
Countries
entered
into a
debt
crisis, e.g
Greece
23. TOP LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES THAT BROUGHT
BUSINESS TO THE BAHAMAS
TOP LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES
STOPOVER VISITORS
Half Year
LATIN AMERICA 2009 2008 %CHG 2010 2009 % CHG
1BRAZIL 4,309 3,863 11.5% 2,483 1,941 27.9%
5MEXICO 3,895 3,590 8.5% 1,631 1,225 33.1%
3ARGENTINA 2,579 2,050 25.8% 1,597 1,214 31.5%
4VENEZUELA 2,153 1,826 17.9% 788 802 -1.7%
5COLOMBIA 1,281 809 58.3% 775 513 51.1%
6PERU 807 800 0.9% 361 314 15.0%
7PANAMA 639 546 17.0% 352 252 39.7%
8CHILE 548 537 2.0% 286 264 8.3%
9ECUADOR 487 544 -10.5% 292 217 34.6%
10COSTA RICA 372 401 -7.2% 173 252 -31.3%
11GUATEMALA 312 228 36.8% 143 127 12.6%
12EL SALVADOR 257 214 20.1% 63 87 -27.6%
13PARAGUAY 250 194 28.9% 21 24 -12.5%
14URUGUAY 230 194 18.6% 182 127 43.3%
15HONDURAS 194 179 8.4% 77 99 -22.2%
16BOLIVIA 158 83 90.4% 60 75 -20.0%
17BELIZE 123 120 2.5% 60 79 -24.1%
18NICARAGUA 90 79 13.9% 60 39 53.8%
TOTAL 18,684 16,257 14.9% 9,404 7,651 22.9%
24. How Did The Visitors Come To The Bah
MODE OF ARRIVAL
THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
STOPOVER VISITORS
2009
Nassau Grand Bahama Out Islands All Bahamas % CHG
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 09/08
Airline 827,577 889,733 147,922 172,763 134,022 170,5511,109,521 1,233,047 -10.0%
Private Plane 23,211 25,926 6,433 8,699 44,623 48,322 74,267 82,947 -10.5%
Cruise Ship* 2,431 3,171 54,092 63,417 585 1,516 57,108 68,104 -16.1%
Yacht/Private Boat 6,016 6,062 17,253 16,810 47,580 41,200 70,849 64,072 10.6%
No Response 4,781 4,357 3,044 3,487 7,436 6,992 15,261 14,836 2.9%
Total 864,016 929,249 228,744 265,176 234,246 268,5811,327,006 1,463,006 -9.3%
28. How Did the Hotels Perform:Hotel
Occupancy
• Hotel Occupancy levels plummeted after the
Financial Meltdown in 2008.
29. How Did the Hotels
Perform:ADR?
• Average Daily Rate was up in 2008 before the
financial meltdown. By 2009, the ADR had fallen.
30. How Long Did Visitors Stay
AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Eleuthera* 11.6 10.8 10.4 10.4 11.0 11.3
Abaco 10.5 9.8 9.3 9.4 9.9 10.0
Andros 10.2 8.7 8.7 9.4 9.9 9.3
San Salvador 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.6 8.9
Exuma 9.4 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.0 8.2
Bimini 8.1 7.6 7.9 8.0 8.1 8.6
Harbour Island 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.7 6.6 6.5
Grand Bahama 6.5 6.2 6.2 6.1 6.2 5.5
Nassau/Paradise Island 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.7
Out Islands 9.8 9.2 9.1 9.0 9.5 9.7
All Bahamas 6.8 6.6 6.6 6.4 6.4 6.3
*The average stay above for Eleuthera does not include Harbour
Island.
31. How Long Did Visitors Stay:Country
AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
USA 6.3 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.9 5.9
Canada 8.4 7.9 8.5 8.7 8.8 9.0
Europe 10.2 9.7 10.1 10.5 10.6 10.3
Caribbean 8.8 8.7 9.3 8.6 8.3 8.7
Latin America 6.0 5.8 5.9 5.9 6.1 6.3
ROW 9.6 9.5 9.9 9.4 8.9 9.2
• Europeans have a longer stay because: they have
longer vacations than Americans & they travel
much further to get here.
32. Why Did Visitors Come to The Bah?
MAIN REASON FOR THIS VISIT TO THE BAHAMAS
STOPOVER VISITORS
2009
Bahamas Nassau/P.I Grand Bahama Out Islands
Vacation 70% 71% 69% 67%
Business Trip 6% 6% 9% 6%
Honeymoon 5% 5% 4% 3%
Visiting Friends/Rel. 6% 5% 5% 7%
Convention/Conf. 2% 2% 3% 1%
To Attend Wedding 4% 5% 3% 3%
To Get Married 1% 1% 0% 1%
Casino Excursion 1% 1% 1% 0%
Other 3% 2% 2% 8%
33. What Influenced Visitors to Visit:Bah?
TOP INFLUENCES FOR DECIDING TO VISIT THE BAHAMAS
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
2009
Bahamas Nassau/P.I. Grand Bahama Out Islands
Beaches 59% 59% 59% 60%
Climate 51% 51% 50% 48%
Rest and Relaxation 42% 42% 44% 40%
Friendly People 27% 26% 27% 34%
Hotel Facilities 24% 31% 14% 12%
Easy to Get to 22% 24% 22% 17%
Never Been Here Before 20% 20% 24% 17%
Safety of Islands 17% 16% 15% 21%
Good Package Deals 14% 16% 14% 5%
Exotic Islands 12% 12% 10% 16%
Friend recommended Bah. 12% 11% 11% 15%
Sports 11% 7% 12% 24%
Had Friends in Bah. 10% 9% 10% 15%
Casinos 10% 13% 8% 0%
Best Value for Money 9% 8% 14% 7%
Heard a lot about Bahamas 8% 8% 8% 9%
Other 7% 6% 10% 9%
Shopping 5% 6% 6% 2%
Nightlife 4% 5% 4% 2%
Travel Agent/Tour Operator 4% 5% 3% 4%
Bahamas Website 3% 3% 4% 3%
Saw Ad on TV 2% 3% 1% 1%
Saw Ad in Magazine 1% 1% 1% 1%
No Response 5% 4% 5% 6%
34. What Activities Did Visitors Intend to Do
While in The Bahamas?
ACTIVITIES VISITORS INTENDED TO DO ON THIS VISIT TO THE BAHAMAS
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
2009
Bahamas Nassau/P.I. Grand Bahama Out Islands
Enjoy Beaches 83% 84% 84% 78%
Rest and Relax 74% 76% 75% 67%
Shop 34% 37% 42% 15%
Go Snorkeling 33% 29% 34% 49%
Go to Casinos 25% 31% 23% 1%
Go on Island Tour 17% 16% 20% 16%
Go Diving 11% 8% 13% 19%
Go Sailing 7% 5% 8% 14%
Go Deep Sea Fishing 6% 5% 7% 11%
Go Golfing 4% 4% 6% 3%
Go Bonefishing 4% 2% 4% 12%
Other Activities 3% 2% 4% 3%
Go Birdwatching 2% 1% 3% 6%
No Response 4% 4% 5% 5%
35. How Many of Our Visitors Have Been
to The Bahamas Before?
REPEAT VS. FIRST TIME VISITOR
STOPOVER VISITORS
2009
REPEAT VISITOR FIRST TIME VISITOR
2009 2008 2009 2008
Nassau/P.I. 59.2% 56.5% 40.5% 43.0%
Grand Bahama 59.4% 56.9% 40.6% 42.7%
Out Islands Overall 67.5% 68.9% 32.1% 30.3%
All Bahamas 60.7% 58.8% 39.0% 40.6%
Source:Tour Media Exit Surveys 2009 and 2008
36. Did They Say They Would Come Back
to the Bahamas?
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
LIKELIHOOD TO RETURN
STOPOVER VISITORS
2009
Likely to Return
Not at all Likely to
Return
2009 2008 2009 2008
Out Islands Overall 91% 92% 8% 7%
Nassau/P.I. 86% 86% 13% 13%
Grand Bahama 84% 82% 16% 17%
All Bahamas 87% 87% 13% 13%
37. Did They Say They Would
Recommend the Bahamas?
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
LIKELIHOOD TO RECOMMEND
STOPOVER VISITORS
2009
Likely to Recommend
Not at all Likely to
Recommend
2009 2008 2009 2008
Out Islands Overall 96.1% 96.6% 3.1% 2.8%
Nassau/P.I. 92.7% 92.3% 6.9% 6.9%
Grand Bahama 91.5% 88.8% 8.3% 9.8%
All Bahamas 93.1% 92.5% 6.4% 6.6%
38. How Much Did Visitors Spend in the
Bahamas?
• In 2009, visitors to the Bahamas spent over $2
billion dollars in the economy of the Bahamas.
• The average spend for stopover visitors
(visitors who stayed in the destination for 24
hours or more) was $1,375. The average
spend for a cruise visitor was approximately
$63.
39. • Tourism in the Bahamas has certainly been
through some challenging times and difficult
changes. Some of the changes have been good,
others have given us pause for thought. The
one thing that we know is that despite the
challenges that the Bahamas has faced,
Tourism was and always will be the lifeblood
of our economy and our great hope for
sustainability.