“Montserrat remains the emerald jewel of the Caribbean, embracing you its visitors, who are willing to enjoy the simple pleasures of life in an environment of unspoiled beauty.”
The service sector of employment dominates the economy of Montserrat by providing 81% of the gross domestic product. The earnings brought in from the service sector offset the island’s trade imbalance of exports and imports.
Of the various industries within the service sector, tourism is of most importance. The volcanic eruptions caused a major setback to the island’s growing industry. However, Montserrat is rebuilding to promote more residential tourism and also the increasingly popular eco-, or adventure, tourism. Promoting eco-tourism would incorporate the volcano as an attraction of the island.
Tradewinds Real Estate
A big proponent to the tourism industry is residential tourism. Individuals are attracted to residential tourism either as a means to retirement or as a means to holiday vacation homes. Tradewinds Real Estate is the primary agency for leasing and purchasing villas in Montserrat.
Montserrat Tourism Board
The Montserrat Tourist Board offers information on what Montserrat has to offer including travel and accommodation details, various activities on the island, current construction and rebuilding, and information on the volcano.
“We are delighted to invite you to enjoy our breathtaking scenery and unspoiled, unpolluted coral and volcanic delights. Claim a group of lasting friends who will ensure that you also treasure our island gem as your home to return to again and again.”
– Ernestine M. Y. Cassell, Director of Tourism
Montserrat National Trust
The National Trust is a non-governmental organization that is involved in local and regional environmental and historical issues. It is responsible for the conservation, preservation and enhancement of the natural, historical and cultural affairs of the island. The organization has been relocated multiple times since the original location was destroyed in Plymouth. The Trust was maintained through the donations of funds and efforts of members and volunteers and rebuilt in Salem in 1999.
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