Wikipedia Tourism in the Caribbean Quiz

What percentage of the Caribbean's gross domestic product did tourism contribute in 2013?

• 14%

• 25%

• 10%

• 20%

When was the first hotel built in the Caribbean?

• 1750

• 1778

• 1825

• 1800

Which island had the first official hotel in the Caribbean?

• Barbados

• Bahamas

• Jamaica

• Nevis

What was the primary reason for the development of early seaside resorts in the Caribbean?

• Cultural events

• Curative benefits of bathing in the sea

• Sunbathing

• Hiking

Which European country visited Barbados and Jamaica in the 19th century?

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

What was considered a symbol of 'spontaneity and sensuality' among the wealthy in the 1920s?

• Scarves

• Tans

• Hats

• Gloves

When did the Caribbean Tourist Association was founded?

• 1950

• 1940

• 1960

• 1930

What made vacations to the Caribbean more affordable in the 1960s?

• Language barriers

• Non-stop international airplane flights

• Increased hotel prices

• Longer travel time

What percentage of the region's jobs depend on tourism either directly or indirectly?

• 8%

• 5%

• 11%

• 15%

Which Caribbean country has moved from a primarily agricultural economy to a service-based economy that supports tourism?

• Barbados

• Bahamas

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Jamaica