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Hi guys. It s Ziggy again, back from my amazing Caribbean tour.

the Cayman Islands, Barbados and the Dominican Republic.

many of its exciting places of interest like the Giddy House.

the world s fastest man in the 100m sprint.

World Cup cricket matches in some of the islands. E m a i l : z i g g y @ c a r i b s u r f.

! S ports Tourism is any activity in which people are attracted to a particular location as

for as much as 25 % of all money earned by tourism.

1 Hi guys. It s Ziggy again, back from my amazing Caribbean tour. I tried different types of marine sports like scuba diving, windsurfing and snorkelling, in the Cayman Islands, Barbados and the Dominican Republic. I also met Barbados most popular windsurfer, went on a mini school trip to Jamaica and visited many of its exciting places of interest like the Giddy House. I learnt a lot of interesting things about the island, including the fact that it is home to the world s fastest man in the 100m sprint. I am glad that I travelled at this time, because I was also able to go to some of the ICC World Cup cricket matches in some of the islands. E m a i l : z i g g c a r i b s u r f. c o m See you soon, Ziggy LET S PLAY!! S ports Tourism is any activity in which people are attracted to a particular location as participants, coaches/instructors, spectators, or to attend sport attractions or business meetings. Sports Tourism is a multi-billion dollar business and in some countries, sports can account for as much as 25 % of all money earned by tourism. Besides making a great deal of money, Sports Tourism events can improve a country s infrastructure (e.g. the building of a new outdoor stadium to accommodate a particular sport) and stimulate service industries. It can also boost the sale of rooms, food and drink. In this issue 2 The ICC World Cup Cricket Interview with Brian Talma, International Windsurfer 4 The Marine Environment and Water Sports 5 Interesting facts about Jamaica 6 Fun Time!!!

The ICC World Cup Cricket 2007 2 MAKING ts r o p S

great deal of money to enjoy their sporting

most important travel segment WAVES A Tourism

The teams come from many countries throughout the

Canada, England, India, Ireland, Kenya, New

Lanka, the Netherlands, the West Indies and

television audience of 2 billion people worldwide

only view the matches, but who will also see the

Approximately 100,000 unique visitors are expected

Countries hosting matches are: Antigua and Barbuda,

Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago.

construction industry) and more money will be put

rooms, food and drink, entertainment, souvenirs,

Golf Tournament - Jamaica Fishing Tournament - US

2 The ICC World Cup Cricket MAKING ts r o p S ct: Fa! # $!"# % " % # &# % & "# #! # $"!$ " Did you know? Sports tourists are very enthusiastic and spend a great deal of money to enjoy their sporting experience By 2020 Sports Tourism will be the 2nd most important travel segment WAVES A Tourism Bulletin for Caribbean Children Location: The West Indies! # % " " There are 16 teams competing over 47 days. The teams come from many countries throughout the world and they are: Australia, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, the West Indies and Zimbabwe It is anticipated that there will be a television audience of 2 billion people worldwide (one third of the world s population), who will not only view the matches, but who will also see the best of what the West Indies has to offer Approximately 100,000 unique visitors are expected to be in the region between March and April 2007 Countries hosting matches are: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. It is anticipated that the economic impact will be significant for the countries involved. More jobs will be created (especially in the construction industry) and more money will be put into the economy by the visitors as they spend on rooms, food and drink, entertainment, souvenirs, etc. Popular sporting events in the Caribbean Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) St. Lucia Sailing Week - Antigua Johnnie Walker Classic Golf Tournament - Jamaica Fishing Tournament - US Virgin Islands Annual Marathon - Cayman Islands Soup Bowl Surfing Competition - Barbados UWI Half Marathon - Trinidad International Sailing Regatta Bonaire St. Maarten Heineken Regatta St. Maarten Hi-Winds Pro Am Windsurfing Competition - Aruba

MAKING WAVES A Tourism Bulletin for Caribbean Children 3 Career Moves --- Planning Ahead There are many jobs that you can find in the Sports/Recreation sector and here are some of them: Event

Sports Journalists/Commentators Groundsmen INTERVIEW with Brian Talma- International windsurfer What is your occupation? A professional windsurfer.

I also create travelogues for the international media. Examples of countries in which I promoted sports tourism are Italy and Austria. Who taught you to windsurf? I taught myself how to windsurf.

I believe in the vision that beach culture plays an important role in promoting Barbados.

Hotels are being built near to the South coast by the beaches that are best for wind surfing.

It is a four year study in which you have many opportunities to go abroad.

3 MAKING WAVES A Tourism Bulletin for Caribbean Children 3 Career Moves --- Planning Ahead There are many jobs that you can find in the Sports/Recreation sector and here are some of them: Event Managers/Coordinators Fitness Centre Managers Sports Administrators Sports Coaches/Instructors Sports Development Officers Sports Psychologists Physiotherapists Sports Marketers Theme Park Managers Sports Journalists/Commentators Groundsmen INTERVIEW with Brian Talma- International windsurfer What is your occupation? A professional windsurfer. I also promote Barbados worldwide as an island with one of the best beach cultures and I travel around the world promoting beach culture/ sports tourism in the respective countries. I also create travelogues for the international media. Examples of countries in which I promoted sports tourism are Italy and Austria. Who taught you to windsurf? I taught myself how to windsurf. I was a regular surfer, but by the age of 16 I switched to windsurfing. Why did you choose this career? I grew up near to the beach and I always loved the water. I believe in the vision that beach culture plays an important role in promoting Barbados. It assists the tourism industry, because many people travel to Barbados to surf and enjoy other aspects of beach life. Hotels are being built near to the South coast by the beaches that are best for wind surfing. Marleen de Graaf, CTO Intern Studying International Tourism Management and Consultancy in Breda at the NHTV University for Tourism and Hospitality (The Netherlands) was a really good choice. It is a four year study in which you have many opportunities to go abroad. I like travelling, languages, seeing other cultures and working with people from around the world, and you are also working on accomplishing a product/service that people like the most going on holiday! I chose to work as an intern at CTO, because it is one of the main bodies of tourism in the Caribbean from which I can learn a lot, but also because the Caribbean is a major tourism destination. What do you like best or least about your job? I like travelling to various countries and educating children about the sport. Which part of the world do you prefer to surf and why? Apart from Barbados, which has a more diverse (beach) culture, I prefer Hawaii, because it possesses some of the best waves for windsurfing. Hawaii also has an interesting culture and many of my close friends live there. Brian has advice for anyone wanting to pursue windsurfing as a career. ~ Be a good swimmer ~ Be dedicated: When he was younger, Brian used to surf from about 8 in the morning to 6 in the evening! ~ Be determined ~ Remain focussed ~ Don t use drugs Travelogues - Films about the travels of an individual Other interesting facts about Brian He conducts a windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing camp in Barbados, during the second week of July and he is the organizer of a competitive event in Barbados, known as The Waterman Festival. It is held on the first weekend in February and embraces the action water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing. Brian represented Barbados at the Seoul (South Korea) and Barcelona (Spain) Olympics, in 1988 and 1992 respectively. He was the winner of the Barbados World Cup windsurfing competition in 1993 and 1994 and was awarded the prestigious Barbados Service Star by the Barbados government. This award was for his contribution to the promotion of windsurfing in Barbados. In 2003, the Barbados Tourism Authority officially named Brian as an Ambassador for Barbados. Sports Fact: The 5 interlocking rings of the Olympic Games represent the union of the 5 continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games every 4 years.

Environmental Corner - 4 MAKING WAVES A Tourism Bulletin for Caribbean Children L e t s t a k

e s. The Marine Environment and Water Sports SNORKELLING- Snorkelling is a fantastic way to

You will be able to see all types of exotic fish, colourful sponges, and beautiful coral.

Signs along the trail describe the variety of marine life living there and point out special

BOARD SPORTS - Board sports such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, and surfing are very popular in

CANOEING AND KAYAKING - Using a canoe or kayak, is one scenic and peaceful way to explore the

SCUBA DIVING Some Caribbean islands with interesting dives are the Cayman Islands, the Virgin

Stingray City off Grand Cayman, is a spot where divers can swim with dozens of tame stingrays.

PARASAILING - Many adventurous types choose to view the beauty of the islands hanging from a

Parasailers are treated to a bird s-eye view of white sand beaches and the blue waters of many

To ensure that the marine environment is always a safe and healthy place for the many species

them, it is important that we: Do not throw garbage on the beach or in the sea - this can

4 Environmental Corner - 4 MAKING WAVES A Tourism Bulletin for Caribbean Children L e t s t a k e a l o o k a t s o m e o f t h e m o r e p o p u l a r w a t e r s p o r t s a c t i v i t i e s. The Marine Environment and Water Sports SNORKELLING- Snorkelling is a fantastic way to experience the fascinating underwater world of the Caribbean. You will be able to see all types of exotic fish, colourful sponges, and beautiful coral. Many islands like St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, have marked underwater trails in which snorkellers can explore. Signs along the trail describe the variety of marine life living there and point out special places along the way. BOARD SPORTS - Board sports such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, and surfing are very popular in the Caribbean. Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, is a great spot for these sports. CANOEING AND KAYAKING - Using a canoe or kayak, is one scenic and peaceful way to explore the mangroves and lagoons that are found on many Caribbean islands. SCUBA DIVING Some Caribbean islands with interesting dives are the Cayman Islands, the Virgin Islands and Curaçao. Stingray City off Grand Cayman, is a spot where divers can swim with dozens of tame stingrays. Buck Island Reef National Monument, located off St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is a national park which has corals, sponges and more than 250 species of fish. PARASAILING - Many adventurous types choose to view the beauty of the islands hanging from a colourful parasail. Parasailers are treated to a bird s-eye view of white sand beaches and the blue waters of many islands. To ensure that the marine environment is always a safe and healthy place for the many species of marine life to live, and that visitors would always want to visit our countries to see them, it is important that we: Do not throw garbage on the beach or in the sea - this can choke the fish and make the beach very untidy Do not touch the marine life when we go snorkelling Do not spear fish Do not anchor boats on the reefs Did you know? that the oceans make up two-thirds of the surface area of the Earth? The Banana The most popular fruit of athletes worldwide!!! The banana is considered to be one of the healthiest fruits in the world, because it is high in potassium, iron and fibre, and low in salt. Bananas contain three natural sugars sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fibre. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. No wonder it is the number one fruit chosen by the world s leading athletes. It has also been said that this potassiumpacked fruit can assist learning, by making students more alert!!!

MAKING WAVES A Tourism Bulletin for Caribbean Children 5 JAMAICA - LAND OF WOOD AND WATER Map of Jamaica

With a total land area of 4,442 square miles (10,991 sq. km.

The two most important economic sectors are tourism and mining, because they are responsible for earning most

However, agriculture and manufacturing also contribute significantly to the economy.

Over 120 rivers flow through the land from the central mountain region to the coasts.

In 2005, the number of visitors to this island by cruise was 1,135,843 and by air it was 1,478,663.

! Jamaica s Asafa Powell is said to be the world s fastest man in the 100m sprint.

5 MAKING WAVES A Tourism Bulletin for Caribbean Children 5 JAMAICA - LAND OF WOOD AND WATER Map of Jamaica National Flag Home of the Reggae Boys, the Jamaica Bobsled Team, Asafa Powell and Veronica Campbell all world class athletes. Motto: Out of many, one people Here are some interesting facts about Jamaica Jamaica, with a population of approximately 2.6 million people, is the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean and the third largest in the region. With a total land area of 4,442 square miles (10,991 sq. km.), the island is 146 miles long with widths varying between 22 and 51 miles (35 and 82 km). The two most important economic sectors are tourism and mining, because they are responsible for earning most of the valuable foreign exchange needed for trade. However, agriculture and manufacturing also contribute significantly to the economy. Natural rivers and springs abound in Jamaica. Over 120 rivers flow through the land from the central mountain region to the coasts. Many people go to Jamaica (either by cruise ship or by aeroplane) to experience what the country has to offer. In 2005, the number of visitors to this island by cruise was 1,135,843 and by air it was 1,478,663. ASAFA POWELL - Top Caribbean Athlete!! Jamaica s Asafa Powell is said to be the world s fastest man in the 100m sprint. In 2005 at the Athens Olympic Stadium, he broke the 100m world record of 9.78 seconds by clocking 9.77 seconds. The record was held previously by American Tim Montgomery and Powell said that his new record was showing the world that he could have done it. Popular visitor sites and attractions in Jamaica The Royal Botanical Gardens Port Royal The Rosehall Great House Dunn s River Falls Bob Marley Museum AquaSol Theme Park The Royal Artillery Store (Giddy House) Did you know this about Jamaica? Although the ackee is not indigenous to Jamaica, it was embraced as their own, and is a key ingredient of their national dish ackee and salt fish usually served for breakfast or brunch.

6 MAKING WAVES A Tourism Bulletin for Caribbean Children FUN

i k It is the official mascot for the ICC Cricket World Cup

Trinidad and Tobago s foot-ball team is known as this.

this region. A meeting for yacht or boat races.

! Football (also known as soccer) is the most popular

When Trinidad & Tobago s Soca Warriors qualified to play in

country ever to qualify for these prestigious games.

for football s ultimate prize and they performed

When the Soca Warriors returned home on June 24, 2006, it

When Wo rld Cup F ootball was held hundreds went in Germa ny

6 6 MAKING WAVES A Tourism Bulletin for Caribbean Children FUN TIME!!! I am known as the world s fastest man in the 100 m sprint. s P The regatta in St. Maarten is named after this brand. i k It is the official mascot for the ICC Cricket World Cup e The international golf tournament in Jamaica is known by this name. i W This area in the Dominican Republic is a popular place to surf. C t The island of St. John has marked underwater trails for snorkellers. It is part of these islands. This popular surfing event takes place in Barbados. Trinidad and Tobago s foot-ball team is known as this. The ICC World Cup Cricket 2007 tournament will be hosted in this region. A meeting for yacht or boat races. Soca Warriors The Fighting Spirit of the Caribbean!! Football (also known as soccer) is the most popular spectator sport in the world. When Trinidad & Tobago s Soca Warriors qualified to play in the 2006 World Cup Football in Germany, it was the smallest country ever to qualify for these prestigious games. They travelled to Germany to join 32 teams to battle it out for football s ultimate prize and they performed exceptionally well. When the Soca Warriors returned home on June 24, 2006, it was mas and celebration in Sports Fa c t Trinidad, when : When Wo rld Cup F ootball was held hundreds went in Germa ny in it was es to Piarco timated th 2006, at 3.3 billion pe ople (ove International Airport r half of the world s popula to welcome home tion) watched the even t their heroes. o n te levision. CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION One Financial Place, Collymore Rock, St. Michael, Barbados Tel: Fax: ctobar@caribsurf.com

World-class hospitality at ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007

Australia Bangladesh Bermuda Canada England Holland India Ireland Kenya New Zealand Pakistan Scotland South Africa Sri Lanka West Indies World-class hospitality at ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007