‘Every community will benefit’ from Gov’ts rebooted tourism plan- Premier Fahie
Hon Fahie made the statement during a Press Conference on the local Tourism Update this afternoon, Friday, October 8, 2021 alongside Junior Minister for Tourism, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) and Tourism Director Mr Clive McCoy, on the impacts of the pandemic on the people of the VI and the way forward for the sector.
Every dollar counts - Premier Fahie
“During this unusual time, every opportunity matters, and every dollar counts, with this understanding, your government has moved swiftly to boost tourism activity by putting policies in place, not just for cruise tourism but also for the marine sector and also for overnight guests,” he said.
Hon Fahie said preparations are in place to receive more guests safely to VI shores at a time when visitor value is key to viability, even as the administration will continue to focus on protecting lives and livelihoods he said.
The Premier reminded that the pandemic did not come with a playbook and has so far been one of the worst in history that crippled global economies and close many countires even to today.
“While we have been able to move around and we have been able to facilitate international travel in a managed and restricted way, with restrictions that many complain of being too thorough but which has kept us alive and safe, we must not lose sight of the fact that COVID-19 remains very fluid,” he said.
New plan will flex with challenges - Premier
As such, Hon Fahie said VI’s plans are flexible to cater to the pandemic and the changes of the sector. He said sections of the VI criticizing and calling for a written plan, their only aim was to criticize.
According to the Premier, the renewed plans will bring more work and potential income for the people of the territory across several sectors, “Are you ready for the boom that is about to occur? Tourists are coming, guests are coming, but are you ready? BVI we must get ready!” he said.
Hon Fahie said his government is hoping to generate some $500M in revenues on a gradual basis from the tourism sector, a warned that ‘talks’ of those on the sideline may sound nice, however, he said economies around the world would have already used similar plans if it were that simple.
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10 Responses to “‘Every community will benefit’ from Gov’ts rebooted tourism plan- Premier Fahie”
The true is the greater number, by far, of our people have been missed treated by political misdeeds over many years of mismanaging our finances by political leaders and others that support them, what make you feel that this latest promise by your Cabinet will remedy the he overwhelming damaged done?
After hearing, and now know about the hefty amount of cash that was given to CSC, and others for contracts, it may be wise to offer, and give each eligible citizen of our community $5,000.00 cash in hand, and after the $500M comes in, an additional $5,000.00 to help compensated for our lost, due to past mismanagement practices by this, and other previous governments.
This should not be taken personal, but it should be seen through the eye lens of good governance for the good of all our citizens social, and financial needs.
Signed: Native senior male citizen.
Ethnicity: black
Belief: Justice for all
When justice for all: Now
When will the VG airport open?
When will direct ferry from STT to VG be back?
How can we reassure our travelers that they can book a vacation with confidence?
They need these answers and we in the tourism sector need the answers NOW!