Tourism product must be diverse says minister

Bridgetown.

Barbados is in the process of re-engineering its tourism product to make it more diverse, these comments were made by Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy over the weekend.

In an address to International Cadet Camp being hosted by the Barbados Cadet Crop at the Barbados Defence Force's Paragon Base, Christ Church headquarters.

Sealy stated that as a mature destination, Barbados had been in the tourism business for over half a century and was facing increased competition fromother  countries and, as a result, was creating a number of attractions to lure visitors to the island along with what was presently offered.

"Sun, sea and sand will not do it anymore and that is why the ministry has been working so hard on the niches.Sports tourism the fusion of sports and tourism, where people come here for sporting events, either to participate or witness them is something we have been working hard on and have been reaping some success", Sealy said.