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8 TH CARIBBEAN MEDIA EXCHANGE CONFERENCE (CMEX VIII) “SUSTAINABLE TOURISM – A BALANCED ACT”

8 TH CARIBBEAN MEDIA EXCHANGE CONFERENCE (CMEX VIII) “SUSTAINABLE TOURISM – A BALANCED ACT”. NORMANDIE HOTEL SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO FEBUARY 9-13,2006. RESTORING THE BALANCE DESTROYED BY GROWN-UPS A YOUTH POINT OF VIEW. PRESENTER : MR KENRICK QUASHIE YOUTH DELEGATE

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8 TH CARIBBEAN MEDIA EXCHANGE CONFERENCE (CMEX VIII) “SUSTAINABLE TOURISM – A BALANCED ACT”

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  1. 8TH CARIBBEAN MEDIA EXCHANGE CONFERENCE (CMEX VIII)“SUSTAINABLE TOURISM – A BALANCED ACT” NORMANDIE HOTEL SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO FEBUARY 9-13,2006

  2. RESTORING THE BALANCE DESTROYED BY GROWN-UPSA YOUTH POINT OF VIEW PRESENTER : MR KENRICK QUASHIE YOUTH DELEGATE ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES Friday, February 10, 2006 8:30am-9:00am “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH”

  3. DEFINITIONS • Restore : bring back or attempt to bring back to the original state by rebuilding, repairing. • Balance : Even distribution of weight or amount. “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH”

  4. INTRODUCTIONSustainable Tourism • Sustainable Tourism in its purest sense is an industry which attempts to make a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate income, employment, and the conservation of local eco-systems. It is responsible tourism which is both ecologically and culturally sensitive. “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH”

  5. PRESENTATION OUTLINE • PAST: Before the imbalance • REASONS FOR IMBALANCE • SOLUTIONS “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH”

  6. PAST • Little population growth • Lack of interest within the sector • Women were domestically based. • Accessibility and infrastructure • Lack of proper promotion of the region. “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH”

  7. REASONS FOR IMBALANCE • Population growth • More people have entered the world of work. • Constant use of natural non renewable resources. • No creativity as it pertains to the use of renewable resources. • Lack of information “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH”

  8. SOLUTIONS • Educate the public about this important sector-its importance. (Economically and otherwise) • Encourage restrictions on the use of certain areas. • Encourage regional bodies and officials to meet to discuss issues relating to these problems. • Provide training for individuals in various fields, to work in the industry. (Scholarships, conservation programme, Agricultural projects, etc.) “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH”

  9. THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND GOD BLESS!!!!! “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH”

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