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... passenger visits in 2004
increased by 14 per cent
2005,
June 28: In 2004, cruise passengers visiting the Caribbean increased by 13.9
per cent over 2003, maintaining a trend that started in the late 1980s.
The
Caribbean Tourism Organization also reported increases in Caribbean tourist
arrivals of 7.2% and improved occupancy rates of 7.9% over 2003.
According
to
an article distributed by the Association of Caribbean States, since the late
1980s, cruise tourism to the region has increased steadily at an average annual
growth rate of 7.3%, as against 4.9% in land tourism.
Over the
period 1995-1999, 44 new cruise ships were commissioned and existing contracts
will increase existing cruise berths by a further 16% by 2007.
The
Caribbean currently receives nearly 50% of all North American cruise capacity.
In two of the Caribbean destinations surveyed, statistics reveal that already,
the average number of cruise visitors per day represented 19% and 26% of the
total population.
In
addition to the mainstream tourists seeking sun, sea and sand vacations, the
numbers of special interest travellers to the Region, such as eco-tourists, are
also increasing.
The World
Travel and Tourism Council projects that Caribbean Tourism will experience an
annual growth rate of 5.5% between the year 2000 and 2010.
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