Last Updated on September 28, 2022, 2:06 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis is celebrating Word Tourism Day under the theme of Rethinking Tourism. Minister of Tourism, Marsha Henderson, took the occasion on September 27, 2022, to deliver an address to the residents and citizens of the nation.
Minister Marsha Henderson reiterated the importance of the tourism sector to the Federation, stressing the industry’s vitality to the economy of St Kitts and Nevis. In her address, she assured that the government would make every possible effort to revive the sector after the covid-19 Era.
“During the last two years, we endured restrictions and lockdowns put in place by governments worldwide to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While we endured the economic hardship of the virus, this also provided us with opportunities and a newfound appreciation for the industry,” said Minister Marsha Henderson during her World Tourism Day address.
“We celebrate this day to foster awareness about tourism’s social, cultural, political and economical value and the contribution the sector could make towards the sustainable development of our society,” she said. “This year, the observance of this day is even more meaningful as we celebrate the resilience of the sector and the perseverance of you, the people.”
The Minister of Tourism, Marsha Henderson, further stated, “This year’s theme for World Tourism Day, ‘Rethinking Tourism’ focuses on reimagining the sector’s growth in size and relevance. She emphasized the rebound of travel across the globe after the past two and half years and our aggressive plans to continue driving positive impacts in the year ahead.”
She said that the Federation is in a position to rethink its tourism product and refresh and repackage the existing offerings as the country looks towards the future and its role in the world concerning tourism.
Tourism is a significant driver of economic growth as it creates jobs and opportunities, with the market revenue in travel and tourism projected to reach 716 billion US dollars this year.
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