In the past the Caribbean was restricted to offering elitist tourist
activities, but over the last three decades it has to a large extent
opened its doors to international tourism. The advent of mass tourism
has been accompanied by a redistribution of the tourism functions and
flows within the region. The significant growth in tourism, although
essential to the economies of the Caribbean islands, has given rise to a
number of issues, the first being the necessity to examine the
multiplier effect from tourism revenue within these externally-dependent
economies. Next there is both the question of access to resources and
the closing of tourist sites in a context where local communities are
focusing on coastlines to develop their own numerous tourism and
recreational activities. These developments will inevitably require us
to consider environmental issues and the sustainability of today’s
predominant tourism activities.
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