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Infrastructure Investment:
Labour has put in place an impressive tourism infrastructure including:

• The re-designed and complete revetment of Port Zante.
• Expansion of the R. L.B. International Airport.
• Provision of an extensive network of roads that serve our fellow-nationals and also help to make St. Kitts-Nevis a more appealing destination. 

St. Kitts-Nevis is now considered a competitive sports tourism destination as a result of Labour having constructed:

• The Silver Jubilee Stadium, the Cayon Stadium, the Conaree Stadium, the St. Pauls Stadium and the Warner Park Stadium.
  

Associated Economic Activity:
Amongst those whose earnings are increased as a direct result of the tourism industry are: 

• Taxi drivers
• Bar owners
• Arts and crafts vendors
• Caterers
• Tour operators
• Various other entrepreneurs, such as the suppliers, book-keepers, owners, and service providers who are economically connected for example to The Strip in Frigate Bay.
  

Industry Scope and Trends:

• Visitor arrivals will reach 500,000 for the first time in 2009-2010.
• Year-round cruise arrivals are a reality, resulting in the creation of about 130 new taxi operators for 2009 alone. 
  

Air Lift

• In addition to regional destinations, non-stop flights are now available between St. Kitts and New York, Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami and London, with additional flights being added this year. 
  

Tourism Projects and the GlobalCrisis:
Despite the global economic downturn, work continues on major tourism projects such as:

• Christophe Harbour, Ocean’s Edge, Silver Reef, Marriott Condominiums and others.
  

Enhancing Our Tourism Product:
Labour is committed to continuing this positive trajectory while also:

• Preserving our natural environment.
• Expanding community tourism.
• Facilitating the participation of an even wider range of local entrepreneurs in the economic opportunities generated by the industry.