Barbados. The tourism sector represents 17.5% of GDP according to the Central Bank of Barbados. The World Travel and Toursim Council (WTTC) estimates the total contribution of tourism to be around 31% of GDP, supporting 33% of jobs.
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Bolstered by 591,872 stay-over arrivals and 586,615 cruise ship passengers in 2015, Barbados' tourism sector, as estimated by the WTTC, directly contributed to 12 percent of GDP (US$0.5 billion) and, including indirect effects, contributed 39.5 percent (US$1.7 billion) of total economic activity (WTTC, 2016).
WEATHER AND BEACHESWith its tropical climate and idyllic unspolit beaches there are fewer destinations to beat Barbados. The swimming on the west coast is in turquoise, generally calm, waters where the sea temperature is warm. On the east coast there are wild beaches and high surf.
Despite raising country's income and employment and positively affecting Barbados' economy, tourist activities on the island have caused pollution, high level of resource consumption, overcrowding and local people irritations and dissatisfaction about tourism in their country.
In addition to gorgeous beaches, rich marine life, and breathtaking coastal scenery, Barbados is famed for the dramatic Harrison's Cave, a limestone cavern discovered in the 18th century, just outside the village of Holetown. You can travel through the cave system, which stretches a mile long, by electric tram.
Being a favorite getaway spot for many celebrities and influential people, it's no wonder that Barbados has cemented its reputation as an iconic luxury destination and is rated as one of the most excellent vacation locales in the world.
The BahamasA popular celebrity destination, with exclusive villas and holiday homes on private islands. The Bahamas is an archipelago of over 700 islands and cays in the Caribbean, well known to be an exclusive holiday destination for the rich and famous.
1. NEVIS, The less popular sister to St.Kitts, the Volcanic Island Nevis is firmly off the beaten track. Sparsely populated and densely forested, the island boasts acres of beaches, which are unspoilt and underdeveloped.