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The second artifact for my SBA (Report on Tourism of Barbados ) 

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The second artifact for my SBA (Report on Tourism of Barbados ) 

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Reflection 2

From reading the article, the writer used a formal language to informed the readers on the benefits of tourism. The writer uses mainly statistical data and research evidence to support her information on  benefit of tourism. Example she wrote that the CTO estimated in 2002 that more than 900,000 persons worked  in tourism, with 300,000 in hotels alone. This shows that her information was well researched and is reliable.

The second artefact was informal as there was use of first person pronouns. The piece was very informative and the words were easy to understand. It stated benefits of tourism and listed examples towards the conservation of the environment in Barbados.

The third artefact used a formal language and it was implicit as there was no explanation. It used statistical data in most of the points that were stated example “10% of the world GDP’S benefits directly indirectly or induced from tourism.”

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Reflection 1

After reading the article by author Karen Ellen. I’ve learned that tourism does help to reduce crime. I’ve always thought that tourism contribute to a temporary increase of strangers in a new area which can increase crime but the tourism industry helps to improve the Safety and Security in a country as it is vital for tourist to be safe.

Conserving our natural environment is very important. I now understand that  our natural environment does benefit from tourism, as it finances money to pay to conserve our
natural resources and it even educates society on protecting our environment according to my second artefact.

From the info graphic I’ve seen that there are many benefits of tourism, it helps to maintain culture, increase job opportunities, economic growth and more. This has shown me that tourism is very important in the Caribbean as it contributes and improves many different area of the economy.

150 words- Tarnalee Kerr

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The reunion smiles
What has happened?
Marcia a 42 year old single surgeon smile as she finally get to hold her adopted child in her hand.

To whom has it happened?
It happened to Marcia a 42 year old single surgeon.

When did it happen?
It happened early Monday morning.

Why did it happened?
The child Marcia adopted turned out to be the child of her child that she gave up to foster care in her early years because she couldn’t take care of her.

Where did it happened?
At St.James Children home

How is it resolved?
Marcia gets to reunite with her grand child.

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The second artifact for my SBA (Report on Tourism of Barbados ) 

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The second artifact for my SBA (Report on Tourism of Barbados ) 

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Artifact 1

1. What Are the Benefits of Tourism in the Caribbean?

by Karen Ellen; Updated October 05, 2017

As one of the most popular exotic destinations within easy reach of the United States, the Caribbean islands have been transformed from obscure dots on a map that gain attention only when a hurricane strikes to vacation paradises, complete with world-class dining and resorts. Too much of a good thing can have its downside by straining local infrastructure, but tourism also serves as a catalyst for many improvements.

Infrastructure

To accommodate cruise megaships, some islands are investing in expanded port facilities, creating jobs while seeking to attract more visitors. Improvements in airports and roads often lag behind, to the frustration of hotel and resort operators, because arrival by ship is usually the most economical, and passengers spend money throughout the community, not just at one resort.

According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), tourist dollars poured in to the Caribbean, from $14 billion in 1995 to $20 billion in 2000, and they continued to grow until September 11. After a period of decline, revenues again rose and are expected to be up significantly by 2010.

Commerce

Serving cruise ship passengers raises tax revenue and creates jobs. Duty-free shopping with quality goods from around the world makes the islands attractive trading partners. Restaurants promoting local cuisine and planning menus around what’s in season support island farmers.

As a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), tourism commerce is vital to islands like Anguilla, accounting for 75 percent, the Cayman Islands (60 percent) and St. Lucia (55 percent).

Jobs

The CTO conservatively estimated in 2002 that more than 900,000 persons worked directly or indirectly in tourism, with 300,000 in hotels alone. To cite one example, Jamaica’s Sandals Resort Farmers Program went in 1996 from 10 farmers supplying two hotels to 80 farmers in 2004 supplying hotels island-wide. Sales increased from $60,000 to $3.3 million in just 3 years, while the hotels received higher-quality produce for less than it would cost to import.

Hotels that buy local—produce, decorations, furnishings—set themselves apart in guests’ minds. Providing unique experiences encourages longer stays and possibly entire vacations on one island.

Pride

Jamaica’s crime problem once caused cruise lines to temporarily drop it as a port of call. Jamaica addressed the issue and today boasts an inviting, safe restaurant/boutique complex near the cruise ship dock in Ocho Rios called Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.

The half-Dutch, half-French island of St. Maarten began as a quiet place with few attractions. Today, it has a bustling airport, and Phillipsburg, the Dutch capital, rivals the region’s shopping mecca, St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Promotion

The Oistins Fish Fry, a year-round weekend event in Barbados, provides opportunities and income to local craftspeople, farmers, fishermen and vendors who sell their wares to thousands of inhabitants and tourists.

Trinidad’s annual Carnival is the largest of all the islands’. That event alone brings in more than 10 percent of the island’s annual tourist revenue, according to Pro-PoorTourism.org.uk.

Other islands capitalize on musical heritage to bring in tourists. St. Lucia has a Jazz Festival, and Dominica hosts the World Creole Music

~Source Name: azcentral

Link: https://getawaytips.azcentral.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-tourism-in-the-caribbean-12200411.html

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Artifact 2

Report on tourism in Barbados

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Artefact 3

An infographic extracted from the article

“The Importance of tourism | Understanding the tourism industry“

Last updated on: 11/05/2020

Author: Dr Hailey Stainton

Online Source Name: The tourism Teacher

Link: https://tourismteacher.com/importance-of-tourism/

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I will be focusing on the topic “The benefits of tourism in the Caribbean.” from the theme “Tourism”. I wanted to take this opportunity to extend my knowledge on how the Caribbean countries benefit from the tourism industry as my country “Jamaica” benefits mainly from the tourism industry. This form of research will help to build my oral language, strengthen my research and analytical skills, build my vocabulary and writing skills. I intend to collect information from articles both online and newspapers, YouTube videos, poem, pictures and animation all from online sources. These sources will assist me throughout my research.

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Drug abuse can affect everybody. As some people take it out of boredom others used it to escape the tragedy of their reality. Teenagers suffer from drug abuse because of lack of knowledge. Peer pressure is also a common factor as children usually get influenced by other students. In the end drug is not good. There are a lot of risk factors but if proper education isn’t issued on this topic. There will be increase in drugs abuse especially in our children.

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Water is one of the most indispensable natural resources for all life forms. As the necessity of water ranges from reacreational activities to as far as life and death.