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Our Industry According to the Central Statistical Office, Trinidad and Tobago received 442,555 air arrivals in 2004, an 8.2% increase over 2003. Of these 86% (352,926) visited Trinidad and 14% (56 143) visited Tobago. 65% of air arrivals in 2004 visited the destination for leisure purposes. A further 18% visited for business reasons (primarily to Trinidad ), whilst the balance (17%) visited for other reasons. A study published by World Travel and Tourism Council estimated that: TT$2.3 billion would be spent by tourists to Trinidad and Tobago in 2005 34,000 jobs would be created directly 65,000 would be jobs created indirectly. In Trinidad and Tobago, about 8% or one in 12 persons is estimated to be employed in our visitor economy. In Tobago, the number is significantly higher with more than one out of every two employed persons working in the visitor economy and with more than 50% of Tobago's workforce depending upon visitor spending for their employment. The visitor economy overall generates about 14% of the country's income, more than agriculture, more than manufacturing, and more than construction. While there is great potential for the industry, there is also great need to improve the quality of the local tourism product and to ensure long-term sustainability. Trinidad and Tobago is estimated to have seen a 4% increase in the number of visitors when compared with 2004. The 2005 cruise arrival numbers for Trinidad and Tobago, show a significant increase of 24% over the previous year, with increases of 12% for Trinidad and 38% for Tobago. Projections for 2006 and beyond suggest that this growth will continue with proper planning and execution. Click on the following links for more information on: Our strategy Our challenges Our Key Specialist Units Our Operations |
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