As Caribbean tourism exploded and got cheaper, local tour operators raked in money, but faced unexpected problems. Tropical infrastructure, local police and medical systems were overwhelmed on some islands even before the virus. The Caribbean is the biggest source of business for the global cruise industry, which is notoriously callous about the environment. The cruise industry always had the upper hand on the islands. “If one good thing could come of Covid, I would be encouraged to see governments take this opportunity to renegotiate the relationship with the cruise lines.

Source: International New York Times August 04, 2020 09:00 UTC