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| Tourists in Labadee, northern Haiti |
Tourism implies touring or traveling from point A to point B
with a purpose.
Benefits of tourism in northern Haiti- Tourists travel by sea or airplane to other countries in search of fun
- and for the experience of new discoveries.
- It could be national and international. It’s a big business for developed countries
- and a source of funding and development for even developed countries, i.e.,
- the United States or European countries.
city of Cap-Haitien
Any third-world country depends on tourism to stabilize its
economy. Haiti, as the poorest country
in the American sphere, has a more crucial need for tourism. Haiti’s economy is in a dire situation, not
only because of corrupt leaders, but also because of the lack of tourism or
its non-existence in the country.
Northern Haiti’s tourism was a booming business in the 70s
and the 80s. The city of Cap-Haitien
depended on it for its survival. Several
taxi companies lined up the street adjacent to the dock; each one waited for
its turn for a fare.
Tour guides, dressed in their fancy uniforms, couldn’t wait
to escort their guests to their locations.
Their job consisted of informing tourists about the culture, safety, weather and everything in general. They were also ready to answer
any questions pertinent to the local situation.
An open market full of hand-made items decorated the street
alongside the dock and the street parallel to it. Merchandise was plentiful,
and the tourists are fascinated by the view of splendid items like mahogany,
painting and various wood-made objects, etc.
It was tempting, and the tourists couldn’t resist bargaining with the
vendors.
Unfortunately, mismanagement, violence and political
instability derailed the tourism industry in Haiti. If this blog could help bring back tourism in
northern Haiti, I would realize that my effort is worthwhile. This link will provide you with more details
of ships docked in northern Haiti in the 70s and 80s ---
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