decline in the Barbados tourism performance.
than hiring a car or taking a taxi.
from the wine list,” said Springer.
a decline in retail revenue of between 10 to 20 per cent for the hotel industry.
spend was up for the industry. He did not say by how much.
of the major issues affecting the competitiveness of the hotel sector.
with everywhere in the world where they don’t have these levels of costs,” said Doyle.
cause a major challenge to the survival of the hotel sector”.
improve their service levels and continue to retrain, motivate and empower staff.
Are we contributing? What appeals/attractions to them coming home for vacations have been considered? Have we asked for or encouraged their suggestions in ways they can help to stimulate the economy, short term or long term?
How about Barbadian pensioners getting their money from abroad? How about finding a way for them to use medical care here with reimbursement for whatever insurance package they have (if they pay) or fee scale services if they have insurance abroad?
or for that matter have their medical condition addressed by our physicians here and recuperate here?