The VI tourist economy is not managed to deliver a good vacation experience, according to Berkeley Young of Randall Travel Management.
The consultant who advises resort areas and resorts how to improve conducted a workshop for local business people in which he urged them to make it easier for travelers to find out what's going on and how to take advantage of it. Young said the tourist economy is organized for the convenience of its employees, like cab drivers, not visiors.
"People are willing to give you their money, but no one wants to take it," Young said as he encouraged resorts and even villa owners to deliver more services, even if at higher prices.
In the second part of an audio interview which you can hear on your PC, Young explains why St. John's eco-friendly image makes it a high-demand tourist destination.
Would you be willing to pay more for your villa rental if you were a concierge met you at the airport, helped you get to St. John, had the villa stock with foods you'd ordered, and had arranged your first three days of activities, per your request? Higher price, greater comfort? Good deal/bad deal? Comment here.
Listen to the second part of our conversation with travel consultant Berkeley Young.
You can also download or hear the program by clicking here.
Listen to the first part of Young's interview here.
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