President of the Tobago Hotel & Tourism Association, Nick Hardwicke has addressed several issues which he believes is plaguing the local tourism industry. Many persons believe that we are giving Tobago away cheaply as entrance fees are not requested to major tourist attractions, unlike many other tourism destinations in the region.
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