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Tourism Statistics
The Tourism Statistics Unit of the Central Statistical Office in collaboration with the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago conducts bi-monthly surveys of departing visitors at the country’s two international airports. Interviews are done over a period of six days in the Non-Carnival period. The Carnival Survey is carried out over a ten (10) day period commencing Ash Wednesday.
Tourism Tables
NB. Please note due to the Covid 19 Pandemic the Government of Trinidad and Tobago announced the closure of international borders to all travelers, including Trinidad and Tobago nationals, as of midnight on Sunday, March 22. 2020
The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is an annual event held before the commencement of the Lenten season. It is a period of celebration that involves music, costumes, processions and feasting.
Survey Results
Total Amount of Spending and Average Length of Stay by Visitors Surveyed
Item
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Number of Respondents (visitors)
2,903
3,286
2,541
2,508
2,139
Average Length of Stay (days)
13
13
12
13
12
Total Expenditure($TT) of which:
27,860,009
29,386,698
23,840,537
27,400,121
25,884,972
Accomodation / Meals
8,287,217
8,133,826
7,292,228
7,818,399
7,340,926
Business / Conference
-
-
37,045
25,794
4,992
Entertainment
9,898,366
11,529,883
9,444,310
12,221,966
12,980,444
Groceries
1,056,864
1,479,222
806,677
925,598
729,809
Inter-Island Transport
134,824
164,095
108,213
98,574
111,896
Land Transport
1,659,774
2,073,218
1,652,677
1,715,581
1,370,998
Medical
101,930
362,753
115,339
190,793
47,903
Prepaid Package
3,923,243
2,695,938
2,430,105
1,863,385
1,366,655
Shopping
1,215,004
1,604,352
1,285,463
1,301,051
1,270,489
Tours and Sightseeing
218,167
182,248
103,467
109,436
61,705
Other Expenditure
1,364,620
1,161,163
565,013
1,129,544
599,155
Source: Central Statistical Office-Survey of Departing Visitors
To provide sample data for computing estimates of visitor expenditure in Trinidad and Tobago for input in the Travel Account of the Balance of Payments.
To provide data on the demographic characteristics of International Visitors.
To provide data on the factors motivating visitors to travel to Trinidad and Tobago.
To provide data on the flow of foreign exchange, how much money they spent, what they spent that money on and whether the visit met their expectations.
Annual Average Expenditure 2010-2020.xlsx
Seasonal Visitors-Carnival Season
Total Amount of Spending and Average Length of Stay by Visitors Surveyed
