The Caribbean Must Become the United States of the Caribbean Tourism Style
14 responses to “The Caribbean Must Become the United States of the Caribbean Tourism Style”
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Our friend Cyprian requested that this video be shared. Interesting views put forward by Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, former Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, former Minister of Tourism of the Bahamas and head of the Caribbean Tourism Development Company, IF you believe tourism is the future for our survival.
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Smart man, Stupid Governments
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The interesting comment he made on the video is that as far as supporting tourism there is nothing called private or public sector. It must be a together approach. If one surveys the Barbados landscape there is a long way to go. Bear in mind he identified this approach as a critical success factor.
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David, I think the gap between Government and the private sector is getting bigger, not smaller. Its now 19 consecutive months of long stay visitor decline,with October 2013 recording the lowest stay-over figures for that month during the last 11 years.
Yet, there seems no cohesive solution in sight. Just spent 4 days at Sandals Casuarina and not a single Barbadian brand of rum available, despite all the extraordinary concessions granted by Government to Sandals. How could ANY Government who understands the industry agree to that? -
Adrian
Suggest that Ministers Sealy and Sinkler check in as guests at Sandals Casuarina to check it out themselves.
Of course, they can have the taxpayer pick up the tab for the research mission.
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Listening to Vanderpool in the interview we hear a leader who was a Le to execute to the benefit of The Bahamas. It is obvious to all an sundry Butch has entered Barbados on his terms.
No local rum Adrian? Surely you jest.
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David,
I jest not sadly. I spoke personally to Adam Stewart (CEO – Sandals Resorts Int.) a couple of days ago and they were prepared to consider it, but currently only Eldorado (Guyana) rum available. NO LOCAL RUM.Due D,
I would gladly pick up the bill for the MOT and MOF if I thought they would learn anything from it. -
@ Adrian Loveridge | December 6, 2013 at 12:34 PM |
“Just spent 4 days at Sandals Casuarina and not a single Barbadian brand of rum available, despite all the extraordinary concessions granted by Government to Sandals.”Adrian, why are you surprised at that?
Did you see Appleton, Captain Morgan and Bacardi? The miller saw that coming as big as a breadfruit for a ball when Lara or Tendulkar is at the crease at the height of their careers and on 105 not out.Here is what the miller had to say to that idiot who is now missing in action (mia):
“ @ Carson C. Cadogan | November 12, 2013 at 5:45 PM |
“Drinks Are Included 24/7 and Served Everywhere Throughout the Resort”We don’t see any Bajan Rum brands on your list. Can we expect a similar exclusion to prevail at Sandals Casuarina? Would Mount Gay and Cockspur and Banks beer be unavailable?”
You mist remember these alcoholic drinks and beverages are sourced (imported) free of all taxes and duties. Same thing will apply to vegetables and other food ingredients that could be sourced locally.
What is playing out here is downright scandalous and could never happen in Jamaica where the other hoteliers are put at such an outrageously sickening disadvantage.
The blame must lie squarely at your doorsteps. How can an organized interest group allow that kind of blatant discrimination to take place? Why not close your establishments to all blacks as customers and see the reaction from this hopeless government? -
Have I not been repeatedly saying what he basically said? Lol
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@Miller
The one upmanship pulled by Sandals would not happen in a set-up Vanderpool-Wallace raised. The governments don’t get it, like the man said the product is inexhaustible there is therefore no need for the cut throat competition. Instead collaborate and negotiate collectively focusing on suitability based on each island’s advantages and in so doing build a diverse Caribbean brand. -
drian
Suggest that Ministers Sealy and Sinkler check in as guests at Sandals Casuarina to check it out themselves.
SUGGEST THAT THEY ALL GO TO MIAMI AND GET THE FAT CUT OFF THEIR BELLIES TOO
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Its funny that a year ago sandals said Appleton will be served at all their resorts after dropping el dorado after two years but Adrian said they were serving Guyanese rum very odd.
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It is wishful thinking on your part though but it ain’t going to happen no way and no how. I must admit though, it is an idealist dream in the making.
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Yagga Rowe | December 6, 2013 at 4:07 PM |
AdrianI would gladly pick up the bill for the MOT and MOF if I thought they would learn anything from it.
SUGGEST THAT THEY ALL GO TO MIAMI AND GET THE FAT CUT OFF THEIR BELLIES TOO
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Maybe he is is going to trim that fat with the bill aka collins that he promises to pick up.
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