Yacht Services Association of Trinidad & Tobago  

 

 

PO Box 2852 TT Post, Chaguaramas

Tel:  (868) 634 4938  Fax:  (868) 634 2160

E-Mail: info@ysatt.org  or  ysatt@tstt.net.tt

 

  

 

 

 

Introduction & Objectives  I  Methodology  I  Background Information  I  SWOT Analysis  I  Price Comparisons - Consume Goods

Price Comparisons - Marine Related  I  Non Fiscal Comparisons  I  Trinidad's Competitive Position  I  Recommendations  I  Next Steps

Conclusions  I  Annex I - List of Consumer Goods Prices  I  Annex II - List of Persons, Publications & Websites Consulted

 

 

Methodology:

 

Although this report has been commissioned and is being conducted within a specified time frame, the collection of such data should be an ongoing process.  YSATT contacted individuals, marine trade associations, used the internet and trade publications to gather information.  The number of establishments surveyed per country ranged from one to three dependant on the facilities in existence. 

 

YSATT made its enquiries via telephone, internet research and queries, as well as face to face meetings in Trinidad.  For the regional information, all information was obtained through telephone calls, published information, and the internet and e-mail correspondence.  Enquiries were made at regional supermarkets, restaurants etc. to gain a broad spectrum of prices.  A listing of those contacted for this survey has been included in Appendix I

 

Background:

 

Yacht Arrivals:

 

Yacht arrivals in Trinidad and Tobago have increased from the inception of the industry 1991 to date, however, between 2000 and 2004, there had been a decline in the numbers.  In 2005 the number of arrivals was on par with the year before, however we are aiming for an increase in arrivals. 

 

Below, the yacht arrivals for the years 1991- 2005 are exhibited. 

 

 

The industry must aim to reverse the declining trend we have been experiencing over the past few years and one of the steps being taken is to gain an understanding of our positioning in terms of price compared to our visiting neighbours.