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The Threat Within

Commentary:Caribbean Net News: The Greater Caribbean This Week: The threat within The Caribbean is said to be the most tourism dependant region in the world and the contribution of tourism to foreign exchange earnings, direct employment and its linkages to other sectors is well documented. Critical to the survival of the region’s tourism industry is maintaining the image of the Caribbean as a safe haven for tourists.

One element that is tarnishing the region’s image and consequently affecting the sustainability of the tourism industry is a threat that lies within. Very few countries, if any, are exempt from increased levels of crime in general, and in particular crime targeted at the hospitality and tourism sector.
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