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snuggels
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 Posted - 21 Jul 2011 : 08:36:20
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Tourist figures are down in 2010 from a peak in 2008 a factor being the recession but also tourists going else where as Gambia has become more expensive place to visit and they can get better value in other countries
2004 90095
2005 107904
2006 124800
2007 142626
2008 146759
2009 141569
2010 91099
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rassimian
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Jul 2011 : 11:45:31
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That is a major drop in tourism. Down 50000 from 2009. If that is true it represents roughly a
28% drop which would have major repercussions on any economy dependant to a large extent on tourism. This is why we are hearing about hotels maybe closing and the working conditions of hotel staff worsening.I have a good friend who is a juice seller on Senegambia Beach. He is one amongst five sellers who all operate from the same spot. When I asked whether they pooled and shared their income he said not. He has always been poor and seems certain to remain so. On some days he tells me that he is lucky to sell one drink for 50 dalasi and he travels from Bakau daily. Some life! |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 22 Jul 2011 : 13:24:25
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Your friend is indeed unfortunate,but,has he ever thought of either taking up another occupation or making changes to his present job ? to earn money in GAMBIA is very very difficult,MOST of the locals have no money,who has money ? the tourists in Senegambia area,BUT if sales of juice are not paying, transport costs etc. then your friend has to do something else,I think that your ideas and advice would be invaluable to your friend,talk to him and point out opportunities that he might consider to improve his lot, SOME Gambians I have found get so disillusioned that they cease to think of how to make a better living and become more and more depressed.
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Originally posted by rassimian
That is a major drop in tourism. Down 50000 from 2009. If that is true it represents roughly a
28% drop which would have major repercussions on any economy dependant to a large extent on tourism. This is why we are hearing about hotels maybe closing and the working conditions of hotel staff worsening.I have a good friend who is a juice seller on Senegambia Beach. He is one amongst five sellers who all operate from the same spot. When I asked whether they pooled and shared their income he said not. He has always been poor and seems certain to remain so. On some days he tells me that he is lucky to sell one drink for 50 dalasi and he travels from Bakau daily. Some life!
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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rassimian
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Jul 2011 : 22:36:48
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| Toubab. Only if!!!.I paid for him to do a computer course about 7 years ago. He passed but so did many others. You should know that there are just not the jobs for people. I have another friend who is a painter/decorator. I have bought him new brushes but the work is just not there. He is now working in a bar in Kololi from 8pm to 3am 6 days a week for 500 dalasi a MONTH! Life is hard for ordinary Gambians and there are no real opportunities. All my friends in the Gambia want to work but there is a lack of permancy and decent wages in employment. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 25 Jul 2011 : 00:36:11
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| I understand totally, I have a friend who was a "painter man" he obtained many "petty contracts" but on most of them he didn't get paid for his labour (paint and brushes were supplied) when he asked for his money he was told "I am sorry I havn't got any money now but I expect some later come at the end of the month",he did and the woman had "travelled" letting the place out, he has a wife and 6 kids, and is now totally disallusioned,he sometimes gets work as a driver on a casual basis. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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snuggels
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Posted - 25 Jul 2011 : 09:07:25
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Originally posted by snuggels
Tourist figures are down in 2010 from a peak in 2008 a factor being the recession but also tourists going else where as Gambia has become more expensive place to visit and they can get better value in other countries
2004 90095
2005 107904
2006 124800
2007 142626
2008 146759
2009 141569
2010 91099
Tourist figures for 2 holiday resorts in England
BRIGHTON
Brighton tourism has stayed relatively healthy despite the impact of the recession, a new report suggests.
It seems the ‘staycation’ effect has boosted tourism numbers to the city, according to figures from Tourism South East. The city has benefited to the tune of £1 billion from tourism this year, with day trippers rising to 7 MILLION people and spending jumping to £264 million.
Estimates show nearly 14,000 jobs in the city now rely on the tourism trade, with 12 per cent of the local working population employed in the sector.
BLACKPOOL
The resort experienced a decline in visits between 1998 and 2008 from about 13 million a year to 10 million.
By the end of 2009, that figure had risen to 12 MILLION and figures for January to April 2010 suggest a 24% increase on the same period last year.
The authority said the rise followed an effort to attract more families.
• There are 75 million visitor days to Lancashire each year
• In 2007 there were 58 million visitors, contributing £2.9 billion to the Lancashire and Blackpool economy and helping to support nearly 54,000 jobs
• By 2016 the aim is to attract 85 million visitors, who will help to support 70,000 jobs
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snuggels
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Posted - 25 Jul 2011 : 22:17:45
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