TOURISM

PRODUCTS
 TOURISM PRODUCT:

REFERS TO SERVICES AND

ATTRACTIONS WHICH BRING
TOURISTS TO A DESTINATION.
 TOURISM PRODUCTS
Most tourism products are intangible, which
means that they cannot be held or handled and
therefore cannot be taken back with the tourist to
their home. Although tourists may purchase
tangible products in the form of souvenirs, the
main appeal of tourism is in travelling and
experiencing new and interesting places. Tourism
products, therefore, are mostly to do with sights,
sounds and similar sensory experiences which
create pleasant emotions.
 COMPONENTS OF THE TOURISM
PRODUCT

• Attractions
• Accommodation
• Accessibility
THE HOST
COUNTRY
 LET’S GO TO THE CARIBBEAN!
There are so many other tropical islands which
have sun, sand, sea and an attractive culture, for
example in the Pacific and Indian oceans. To
attract tourists. Caribbean countries must:
● Make use of, manage and conserve the
natural resources of marine and land
environments.
● Develop tourist accommodation and services,
providing value for money spent.
 LET’S GO TO THE CARIBBEAN!
● Develop transport facilities to make the
most of their location and improve
accessibility.
● Provide a secure, stable, and well-
managed environment, with public
services and infrastructure for local
people and tourists alike.
● Market the destination effectively.
 ACCESSIBILITY: AIRPORTS AND SEAPORTS
The Caribbean is more accessible from
Europe and eastern North America than the
islands of the Pacific or Indian oceans. To
make the best use of this natural advantage ,
the Caribbean needs good airport and
seaport facilities.
A long-runway airport can take long-distance
direct flights to or from North America and
Europe. A short-runway airport can only take
small aircraft to reach nearby islands.
Smaller island airports such as
those in Anguilla can take only
regional flights. Some tourists need
to stay overnight on another island,
giving them a two-day journey.
Cruise ships need good port
facilities. Most Caribbean ports can
take large cruise ships. Some have
shops and other attractions nearby.
Yachts and pleasure boats need
marinas.
 TRANSPORTATION

Good roads are needed, so

that:
● Tourists can travel quickly
from airport to hotel.
● Supplies such as food can
be delivered on time.
● Staff can travel easily to
work
 COST AND QUALITY OF TOURIST SERVICES

Tourists consider the cost and quality of services. Most

want to find good-quality service at a reasonable price.
There are many ways of finding out about a destination
or hotel before making a booking, such as:
● Talking to friends who have been there
● Researching the destination on the internet
● Reading reviews written by other travellers
● Obtaining information from travel agents and airlines.
 THAT FIVE STAR TREATMENT!

Some tourists want a five-

star luxury resort, and are
prepared to spend
accordingly. They expect
high-quality restaurants,
attractive service, and
beautiful surroundings.
 THE SIMPLE LIFE CHOSE ME!
Some tourists are happy with
simple accommodation. They may
spend most of the day away from
the hotel, and eat in local bars and
restaurants. The accommodation
provides a clean provides a clean
and comfortable place to sleep,
but little else.
 YOU GOT THAT SPECIAL SERVICE?
Some tourists want services which
are available on islands, but not on
others. In the Bahamas, some
hotels have large casinos, with
games such as roulette and slot
machines. Other islands, such as
Barbados, do not allow casino
gambling.
 INFRASTRUCTURE
High-quality infrastructure is needed
for a successful tourism industry.
This means having:
● Good telecommunications links
● A reliable electricity supply
● A clean and reliable water supply
● An efficient sewerage system to
dispose of waste
● Good road networks
A FAIR ASSESSMENT? NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana is a vast, watery wilderness with only three
paved highways. There are a few dirt roads between villages that sit on stilts along
rivers snaking through the rain forest. Children in remote areas go to school in
dugout canoes, and play naked in the muggy heat.

Hugging the coast are musty clapboard towns like Georgetown, the capital, which
seems forgotten by time, honeycombed with canals first built by Dutch settlers and
African slaves. The power grid is so unreliable that blackouts are a regular plague
in the cities, while in much of the countryside there is no electricity at all.
 SAFETY, SECURITY AND STABILITY

Tourists want a safe, relaxing vacation. They are unlikely to

travel to places where they are at risk. Most Caribbean
countries have a high rate of crime, and of violent crime in
particular. However, most tourists are not directly affected,
because:
● They do not visit areas with high crime rates, such as low-
income urban neighbourhoods.
● Many stay in all-inclusive resorts, and have little contact with
local people, whether criminal or law-abiding.
 JAMAICA TRAVEL ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE U.S

Jamaica has resumed most transportation options, (including airport

operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations. Other
improved conditions have been reported within Jamaica. Visit the
Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in
Jamaica.
Do not travel to:
The below-listed areas of Kingston due to crime.
The below-listed areas of Montego Bay due to crime.
Spanish Town due to crime.
 JAMAICA TRAVEL ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE U.S

Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as home invasions,

armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides are common.
Sexual assaults occur frequently, including at all-inclusive
resorts. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to
serious criminal incidents. Emergency services vary throughout
the island, and response times may vary from U.S. standards.
U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to
areas listed below, from using public buses, and from driving
outside of prescribed areas of Kingston at night.
 COUNTRY INFORMATION PAGE GUYANA : TRAVEL.STATE.GOV
U.S. citizens should remain alert and exercise particular caution in the neighborhoods of Agricola, Tiger Bay,
Albouystown, Stabroek Market, and the seawall east of Vlissengen Road due to criminal activity; the remaining
seawall, National Park, and Bourda Market have the same recommendations after dark. U.S. citizens are advised to
avoid walking in Georgetown alone and after dark.

Crime: Criminal activity, including murder and armed robbery, is common in Guyana. Armed robberies can occur in
businesses, shopping districts, and in hotels. If you are staying in a hotel, use caution when opening the room doors
and keep all valuables in the hotel safe.

Petty crimes such as theft, car break-ins, pick pocketing, purse snatching, assault, and robbery can occur in all areas
of Georgetown, particularly, in the general area of Stabroek Market and behind Bourda Market. Safeguard your
personal property when shopping in these markets.

While local law enforcement authorities are cooperative, they lack the resources to respond effectively to serious
criminal incidents. U.S. citizens who are victims of crime should contact the local police and the U.S. Embassy in
Georgetown.

Do not buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. These goods are illegal in the United
States and cannot be brought into the country.
 DESCRIPTION OF GUYANA: TRAVEL.STATE.GOV
Most tourists begin their travel to Guyana in Georgetown, where the country’s only
two international airports are located. Adventure travelers, ecotourists, and
birdwatchers proceed to the interior region (hinterlands) by plane, boat, vehicle,
and jungle trekking. Almost 80% of Guyana’s territory is covered by forest, beyond
the area of paved roads, where tourists can explore some of the only remaining
untouched, unspoiled, primary rainforest in South America. The tourism industry
is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections for equipment and facilities do
not commonly occur. Hazardous areas and activities are not always
identified with appropriate signage, and staff may not be trained or certified
either by the host government or by recognized authorities in the field. In the
event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is typically available only in
or near major cities. First responders are generally unable to access areas
outside of major cities and to provide medical treatment. U.S. citizens are
encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance.