BVI must strike balance between tourists and infrastructure

Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Clive McCoy, said the BVI must balance growing tourism numbers with infrastructure capacity to ensure visitors receive the quality experience the territory advertises.

Speaking on ZBVI radio this week, McCoy said discussions at national tourism consultations have highlighted the challenge of matching the influx of visitors with the territory’s ability to support them.

He noted that attendees raised concerns about providing an unmatched experience for visitors.

“One of the concerns is of us being able to provide the experience that we advertise by having the right infrastructure in place to manage the numbers of persons coming into the territory,” McCoy said.

The tourism director added that feedback from the consultations indicates that the government must ensure infrastructure keeps pace with tourism growth.