Tourism represents a major challenge to Caribbean policymakers in the face of a deepening environmental crisis. The sector is central to the economies of most island states, but it is also a source of environmental problems, especially because Caribbean tourism tends to rely on high volumes of visitors. Now that tourism has recovered, Caribbean nations should avoid going back to business as usual. The United States should be paying attention to this Caribbean dilemma. According to the IMF, the Caribbean attracts more than 1.26 million international tourists every year.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 01, 2023 00:59 UTC