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Country urged to look to other areas Article by February 27, 2021 Opposition Senator and economist Crystal Drakes is urging authorities to quickly devise a ten to 15-year “subsistence survival plan” if residents, businesses and the wider economy are to escape worst case scenarios coming out of the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Drakes said she supported calls for Barbados to tap into the “dark tourism” industry, capitalizing on its sordid past associated with slavery. Acknowledging that the COVID-19 virus will be around “for a while”, Drakes said whil...

February 11, 2021 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of the Barbados Today. by Roland Lashley On occasion, tourism has exposed its vulnerabilities where the industry has been repeatedly tested by external threats like terrorist attacks, natural disasters and health pandemics. The latter being one of the most significant challenges the industry has ever faced. Consequently, Destinations Management Organisations (DMOs) are plagued with the daunting task of innovating to maintain a competitive advantage...