Dominica:
The Honorable Minister for Tourism, Ian Douglas continues to advocate for
community tourism as the way forward for the tourism industry in Dominica.
During his address to support the
2014/2015 budget, Minister Douglas emphasized that communities should take
advantage of the Waitikubuli National Trail and use community tourism as a
means of generating more jobs in rural Dominica.
During his address to support the
2014/2015 budget, Minister Douglas emphasized that communities should take
advantage of the Waitikubuli National Trail and use community tourism as a
means of generating more jobs in rural Dominica.
Douglas also believes that a link
between agriculture and tourism can be forged to foster growth and
sustainability in both industries.
“We believe that the tourism
industry can work side by side with the agriculture industry to revitalize and
help sustain this industry. From statistics we know that a large percentage of
the produce generated from the agriculture industry finds its way into the
tourism industry from fish to fresh fruits to vegetables. In fact most of the
tourists that come to Dominica that is the experience they enjoy the most.”
All this, he says will improve
the overall visitor experience on the island while growing the economy.
In Kenya, KECOBAT, an umbrella membership organization for
Community Based Tourism Enterprises has been at the forefront to promote the four
niche products that fall under community based tourism. These are Homestays, Agro-tourism, Culture and Heritage. You can get more of these by visiting our website, homestays site
and our blog page.
Also, you can follow us on our twitter and facebook page.
KECOBAT is also the current custodian of Domestic Tourism Kenya page and
group.
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