The Falkland Islands Accommodation Investment Guide
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
The Falkland Islands Accommodation Investment Guide
Contents Background to the Falklands, Economy and Tourism 1 Location and Scale Climate and Weather 3 Wildlife 5 Sovereignty The Falklands Economy 6 Travel 7 Infrastructure 8 Accommodation in the Falkland Islands 9 What's on Offer 11 Tax, Immigration, Labour, Permits, and Land Ownership 12 Inward Investment, Grants and Loans 14 Key considerations in camp / Ecotourism in the Falkland Islands 15
Background to the Falklands
Economy and Tourism
The Falkland Islands Tourism Development Strategy
The purpose of this document • Location: 400 Miles (650km) The Tourism Development Strategy
is to encourage and attract both off the south-east coast of South (TDS) is a public and private sector
local and international investors America joint initiative that aims to grow the
and developers in investing, tourism industry by creating more
constructing, developing and • Area: 4700 square miles international awareness of the
operating additional tourism (12,173 km) Falklands as a holiday destination,
accommodation in the Falkland aiming towards the ‘high value low
• Capital: Stanley
Islands. volume’ market. The TDS outlines
• Political Status: Self-governing the following objectives:
British Overseas Territory
1. Increase tourist overnights by 87%
• Population: 3,398 by 2023 through a combination
of additional visitors and
• Economy: (GDP & GDP per increased length of stay. Increased
capita) £206.4m and £70.8k expenditure will transpire through
per capita (2015) increased volume, and not
necessarily higher prices.
• Language: English
2. Encourage overnight tourist visits
• Currency: Falkland Pound (FKP)
across eight months (September to
— linked value to GBP
April), increasing the length of the
• Air links: Currently two flights traditional season.
a week from UK and one flight
3. Develop “honeypots” to attract
a week from Santiago Chile.
overnight tourists to lesser-visited
areas.
4. Increase the number of cruise
visitors by 49%, and their levels of
expenditure by 42%, by 2022/2023.
5. Encourage expedition cruise ships
to visit more destinations around
the Falklands, including basing
their operations in Stanley.
6. Enhance the day visitor experience
in Stanley.
1
Tourism in the Falkland Islands Wildlife & Nature
The tourism industry is the fastest The Falkland Islands has 19 nature Three species of seal can be found in
growing industry in the Falkland reserves, 17 important plant areas and the Falklands, they are the southern
Islands accounting for 3% of the 22 important bird areas designated, sea lion, the elephant seal and the
Falklands economy in 2017. highlighting the importance of nature South American fur seal. A number
and its conservation to the Falkland of species of whale, dolphin and
During the 2017/2018 summer season Islands. porpoise can be found in the Falklands
approximately 59,380 tourists enjoyed at various times of the year, these
the Falkland Islands as a destination Five species of penguin can be include the Peale’s and Commerson’s
and spent £6,195,911. found in the Falklands that total dolphin, killer whale, Sei whale,
approximately 550,000 breeding Minke whale, long-finned pilot
Tourist arrivals are currently expected pairs. The Falklands holds the largest
to increase to 65,500 cruise visitors whale, southern right whale, fin
and most easily accessible albatross whale, humpback whale and Grey’s
and 2,300 overnight tourists by 2023. colony in the world and provides a
It is expected that an additional weekly beaked whale.
home to two endemic bird species,
flight to the Falklands would generate the Falkland Steamer duck and the
an additional 900 tourist arrivals Cobb’s wren.
in the first year, increasing to 3,200
in year three and would require an Another 13 sub-endemic species
additional 50 rooms accommodation. of bird such as the white tufted/
Rowland’s Grebe, common diving
petrel, black-crowned night heron
and upland goose can be seen in
the Falkland Islands.
2
Location and Scale Climate and Weather
The Falkland Islands are located 400 The population of the Falkland Islands The Falkland Islands weather is
miles (650km) off the south-east coast is mainly of British descent and is strongly affected by the cool South
of South America, lying between highly centralised in the capital, Atlantic Ocean giving it a narrow
latitude 51⁰ and 53⁰ S and longitude Stanley (East Falkland), which is the annual temperature in the summer.
57⁰ and 62⁰ W, and are comprised of most remote and southerly capital Summers are from December to
approximately 778 islands. city in the world. The 2016 Falkland February and experience an average
Island national census recorded the of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day and
The two main islands are East population at 3,398, 2,460 of which have a Mean Maximum temperature
Falkland and West Falkland. The total reside in the capital and 381 living in of 15⁰C. During winter, June to
land mass of the Falkland Islands is camp, an additional 557 residents are August, the sunshine hours decrease
4,700 square miles (12,173 square km), contracted workers currently residing to an average of 2.5 hours per day
approximately the size of the US state in the Islands. and temperatures drop to a Mean
of Connecticut, the Bahamas or half Maximum average of 5⁰C.
the size of Wales. The official language of the Falklands
is English and the official time is Rainfall does not generally differ from
The landscape comprises of mountain BST –4 hours in the Falklands Winter season to season with an average
ranges, flat plains, rugged coastline, and GMT –3 hours in the Falklands 54.6mm per month in summer and
sandy beaches and cliffs. The highest Summer. The official currency of 47.1mm in winter. Summers are
point in the Falklands is Mount the Falkland Islands is the Falklands generally windier than winters,
Usborne on East Falkland and its Pound (FKP) which is pegged with the experiencing an average wind speed
highest peak is 705m (2,312ft). British pound Sterling (GBP), which of 18.8mph (30.2kmph) compared to
can also be used as legal currency in 16.2 mph (26.1 kmph) in winter.
the Falkland Islands.
3
The Falkland Islands
The Falklands Islands
4
Wildlife
The wildlife found in the Falkland There is an abundance of other bird Three species of seal can be seen in
Islands is varied, numerous, unique, life in the Falklands, including the the Falklands, they are the southern
and most importantly, easily estimated 475,000 breeding pairs of sea lion, the elephant seal, and the
accessible. There are 19 Nature black-browed albatross, representing South American fur seal. Southern
Reserves, 22 Important Bird Areas and 70% of the world’s population. Access sea lions can be found in various
17 Important Plant areas designated in to albatross colonies in the Falkland locations in the Falklands, such as
the Falkland Islands, providing a strong Islands is unparalleled with four Cape Dolphin. Elephant seals can be
indication of how important the natural locations scattered across the Islands. seen at Sea Lion Island and Carcass
environment, the wildlife and its Island and South American fur seals
preservation is to the Falkland Islands. Other birds found in the Falklands can be seen on New Island. A large
include 500 breeding pairs of the number of whales, dolphins and
Five species of penguin can be seen inquisitive bird of prey called the porpoises can also be seen in the
in the Falkland Islands, totalling over striated caracara, locally known as Falklands.
a million individual penguins, they the Johnny rook. The Falklands is
are the Southern Rockhopper, Gentoo, a world stronghold for the striated Commerson’s and Peale’s dolphins
King, Magellanic and the Macaroni caracara population. Other birds of are widespread and can be seen
penguin. There are 319,000 breeding prey, such as the southern caracara, inshore during the summer months.
pairs of Rockhopper penguins found turkey vulture, peregrine falcon and Minke and the endangered Sei whale
in the Falklands, making it the second variable hawk, breed and can be seen can often be seen from February
largest population in the world, and in the Falklands. to April. Killer whales can be seen
by far the most accessible. The largest around the Falkland Islands near
population of Gentoo penguins is There are also two bird species that sea lion colonies between October
found in the Falklands, containing are endemic to the Falkland Islands; and December. Other whales that
132,000 breeding pairs, which is the Cobbs’ Wren and the Falkland frequent the Falklands are the long-
again easily accessible. There are steamer duck. There are 13 sub- finned pilot whale, southern right
750 breeding pairs of King penguins endemic species of bird found in the whale, fin whale, humpback whale
in the Falkland Islands, and since Falkland Islands, such as the white and Grey’s beaked whale.
the majority of King Penguins can tufted/Rowland’s grebe, common
be found in South Georgia or the diving petrel, black-crowned night
sub-Antarctic Islands, the King heron, upland goose, kelp goose,
penguins in the Falklands are the short-eared owl, tussacbird, dark-
most accessible King penguins in faced ground tyrant, black throated
the world. The Falklands is also finch and long-tailed meadowlark.
estimated to provide a home for
between 76,000 and 142,000
breeding pairs of Magellanic
penguins.
5
Sovereignty The Falklands Economy
The Falkland Islands are a United The Economy of the Falkland Islands 1. The Economic Development
Kingdom Territory by choice. has grown exponentially over the Strategy (EDS) has a national outlook,
past 25 years. aiming to develop existing industries
The United Kingdom has no doubts such as the fishing, agriculture,
over the sovereignty of the islands A strong contributor for the economic tourism and service industries, as
and supports the islander’s right to growth was the declaration of a 150 well as researching the possibility
self-determination. mile radius Fisheries Conservation of creating new industries to enable
and Management Zone and the economic diversification. The EDS
The Falkland Islands are self- development of a fishing licensing
sufficient and self-governing and do is a government and private-sector
scheme established by the Falkland driven project, with the aspiration to
not require financial support from the Islands Government (FIG) in 1986.
United Kingdom, with the exception sustainably increasing GDP growth.
This allowed the Falkland Islands to The potential of a hydrocarbons
of Defence. A new Falkland Islands move away from its dependence on
Constitution, signed by Her Majesty’s industry has not been considered
wool and provided a catalyst for the in the development of the EDS.
Government, was brought into effect Falkland economy to grow, in terms
on the 1st January 2009 and further of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 2. The Rural Development Strategy
entrenches the rights of the local from approximately £7m in 1985 to (RDS) aims to increase the economic
Falkland Islands population to govern 206.4m in 2015. opportunities in the rural areas of the
itself in all areas apart from defence Falkland Islands, known as “Camp”.
and foreign affairs. The Falkland Islands economy The objectives are to increase the
recently benefitted from a round of GDP of the agriculture industry and
hydrocarbons exploration in 2009 increase the population in Camp.
which are expected to be further As a result, significant incentives are
developed in the near future. available to help families, individuals
At this moment in time the Falkland and businesses take advantage of
Islands Government (FIG) is working the opportunities in agriculture and
in partnership with the Falkland tourism, as well as other sectors.
Islands Development Corporation 3. The Tourism Development
(FIDC) and the Falkland Islands Strategy (TDS) is aiming to grow
private sector on three initiatives the tourism industry by creating
to encourage long term economic more international awareness of the
growth in the Falkland Islands. Falklands as a holiday destination,
The three national strategies are: aiming towards the ‘high value low
volume’ market. Further details
regarding the TDS can be found in
the following section.
6
Travel
Air Links Shipping Links Telecommunications
The Falkland Islands International The Falkland Islands benefit from two Sure South Atlantic Limited
airport is located at Mount Pleasant regular shipping links one of which is provide all Falkland Islands’
(MPN) 45 minutes from Stanley. operated by the MoD and the other by telecommunications including
Currently there are two providers of a local company. The MoD shipping telephone service, broadband
international flights to the Falklands link serves a number of destinations internet and a mobile phone
Islands: that contain MoD interests and stops service.
at Mare Harbour, the military port
There is a weekly flight provided by located near the Mount Pleasant Sure South Atlantic Limited are
LATAM Airlines. The flight operates Complex. This shipping link operates contracted to provide a service
from Santiago, Chile (SCL) to MPN from Marchwood Southampton, throughout the Islands.
on Saturdays with a stop at Punta England.
Arenas, Chile (PUQ), during the
summer months. Once a month The second shipping link is operated
the flight stops at Rio Gallegos, by locally owned South American
Argentina, in between PUQ and Atlantic Services (SAAS) Ltd. SAAS
MPN. Negotiations are currently predominantly provides a shipping
ongoing to secure an additional service for fishing companies to
flight per week from South America. export their catch in reefer containers,
however it does offer a standard
There is a twice weekly “Airbridge” freight and container service. SAAS
flight from RAF Brize Norton in the operates between Stanley and
UK to MPN. The flight is contracted Montevideo, Uruguay. This service
by the Ministry of Defence and operates twice monthly in the
currently only 31 seats are allocated fishing season (February – March
on each flight to civilian passengers. and August – September) and once
The flight stops at Ascension Island a month in the off-season.
(until 2020 this will be Cape Verde)
en-route to refuel.
7Infrastructure
Power Fuel
Wind power supplies an average of The price of fuel in the Falkland transport passengers, vehicles, cargo,
40% of Stanley’s annual electricity, Islands is lower than in the United fuel, plant and machinery. The MV
with the balance provided by diesel Kingdom (UK), as fuel duty is not Concordia Bay is also regularly used
generation. Camp locations, which applied in the Falklands. As well as as a supply vessel to the smaller
are not served by the main power providing domestic fuels, such as Falkland Islands.
station, have access to incentives diesel, petrol and kerosene, Stanley
The Falkland Government Air Service
to implement renewable energy Services also supplies bunker fuels
(FIGAS) operates a fleet of five
solutions including wind turbines through its subsidiary Stanley
Britten-Norman BN2B Islanders.
and solar power. Bunkering Ltd.
FIGAS is based at Stanley Airport
Water Roads & Internal (PSY) and provides unscheduled
Transportation flights to settlements, farms and
Stanley is supplied with treated water. islands around the Falklands that
The fresh water originates from the The Falkland Islands has a road maintain a suitable air field.
Murrell River located west of Stanley. network in excess of 580 miles
Fresh water tends to be available in (930km).
most areas of the Falklands from
streams, river and natural springs. A regular ferry service, which sails
Settlements and farms located in between New Haven, East Falkland
Camp obtain their fresh water from and Port Howard, West Falkland is
natural sources as mentioned above. operated by Work Boat Services. The
ferry service, using the vessel MV
Concordia Bay, can
8Accommodation in the Falkland Islands
The current market
The Falklands tourism season the number of cruise ship passenger particularly in Camp where
peaks between October and exchanges and may persuade accommodation is limited.
March, during this period the expedition ships to base their South
Falklands receives an influx of land Atlantic operations in the Falklands. Ensuite rooms enable accommodation
based tourists as well as cruise and providers to rent a room in a lodge
expedition ships visiting numerous There is a diverse range of set-up rather than having to rent
locations in the Falklands, including accommodation in Stanley and the whole property, thus ensuring
Stanley. The tourism industry is throughout Camp. Within Stanley the maximum capacity in a property.
the fastest growing industry in the options range from a Boutique Hotel This flexibility ensures that rooms
Falkland Islands accounting for service at the Waterfront Boutique in properties are used to their full
circa 3% of the Falklands economy Hotel to affordable single room availability. One of the big travel
in 2017. Overall International visitor accommodation at Lookout Lodge. trends for 2017 as identified by
numbers in 2017/18 by inbound land- The mixture of accommodation National Geographic was the rise of
based tourists, cruise ship passengers provided is generally reflected in co-living. Communal living spaces
and domestic tourists totalled the range of prices available also. are becoming more common and
59,380 spending £6.2 million. are expected to increase in popularity
The accommodation offered in on a worldwide basis.
At the moment cruise and Camp is a mix of self-catering and
expedition ships only spend catered, however the demand on this
approximately a day in any accommodation tends to be driven by
Falklands location before the wildlife in the local vicinity.
moving on. Expedition ships are
increasingly utilising the improved In order for providers to capitalise
air links to and from the Falklands on the accommodation they can
for their passenger exchanges. provide and maximise capacity there
A planned additional air link to are certain elements that need to
and from South America and the be considered and incorporated into
Falklands is hoped to increase new and current accommodation,
Property Type Number Number Room occupancy Room occupancy Room occupancy
of type of beds rate (%) – 2017 rate (%) – 2016 rate (%) – 2015
Serviced 15 289 42 45.2 43.8
Self-catering 19 118 30.9 22.5 27.3
9Domestic Tourist
Total Average Spend Total Average Trips Total Average Nights
900,000 14,000 50,000
800,000 45,000
12,000
700,000 40,000
10,000 35,000
600,000
8,000 30,000
500,000
25,000
400,000 6,000
20,000
300,000
4,000 15,000
200,000 10,000
2,000
100,000 5,000
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Tourism statistics Travel trends
During the 2017 season Experience over ownership: location, wildlife and experience
approximately 70,600 tourists travellers in 2018 want experiences that has brought visitors to the
enjoyed the Falkland Islands they can share on social media. The location. The Falkland Islands
as a destination. This included: backlash of society against owning provides a haven from the fast-paced
more is being replaced by increased lives people are escaping on their
– 57,500 day tourists from experiences that they can share with travels.
cruise and expedition ships, the world. More than anywhere the
– 1,650 overnight tourists, Technology rules: over 90% of
Falkland Islands is able to capitalise
– 11,450 domestic tourists. holidays and trips are now booked
on the “experience of the remote”,
online. In order to maximise
the tours and activities that can be
bookings and capacity online
provided to tourists to give them
Tourism forecasts booking systems or availability
an additional experience beyond
calendars ensure that tourists
Domestic tourism has increased the location. This includes guided
and tour operators can manage
significantly since 2015, limiting trips to wildlife, farm tours, Smoko,
itineraries to fit efficiently.
factors are widely understood to be arts and craft courses, all of which
availability as domestic tourism provide the visitor with an enhanced Unusual accommodation:
tends to be marginally less seasonal experience. accommodation in renovated
than international tourism. industrial pipes, eco-huts etc,
“Simplicity” is the new buzz word:
are increasingly becoming
providing a simple but quality
more common and sought after
service. Travellers no longer want
as tourists aim to increase the
to be burdened by options and
“Instagram-ability” of their holiday.
choice. This is about ensuring that
the accommodation does not detract
(positively or negatively) from the
10What’s on Offer
The purpose of this document is to to be in the highest demand compared
attract investors and developers, both to accommodation in Stanley, with
local and international, to take the destinations booking up over a year
opportunity to invest, construct and in advance.
operate tourist accommodation in
the Falkland Islands. The environment and remoteness
are key USPs for the Falkland Islands
The potential to expand on the which also ensure that it will continue
current accommodation provided in to be a unique and niche destination.
the Falkland Islands is significant. Tour operators continue to turn away
The continued increase in population visitors due to lack of accommodation
and planned additional air link to at key times of the year.
South America will put pressure
on the already strained demand Therefore, opportunity exists to
on accommodation throughout the increase accommodation to meet
Falkland Islands. It is anticipated that more of the existing overseas tourist
the additional air link will also result demand and then target domestic
in expedition cruise ships using the tourism.
Falkland Islands for more passenger
The workforce in Stanley and MPA
exchanges.
relies heavily on contracted staff
One of the key restrictions for who hold 2-4 year work permits.
accommodation availability in camp The turnover of these contracted
during the summer season is that staff result in a consistent supply
visiting groups tend to be large groups of domestic tourists to all regions
of individuals, who require individual of camp.
rooms and facilities.
Individual visitors (outside of
a tour group) tend to be more
flexible and can amend their tours
to fit availability. Availability of
accommodation in camp continues
11Investing in the Falkland Islands
Tax Labour Visitor’s Permit
Tax rates in the Falkland Islands At the moment, the Falkland Islands A visitor’s permit grants leave to the
are reasonably straight forward enjoys virtually full employment. holder to enter and remain in the
and comparably lower than other Falkland Islanders are known Falkland Islands for a specified period
countries. Businesses that generate a to be hardworking, resourceful of time. A person may apply for a
profit of under £500,000 are charged and knowledgeable people, with visitor’s permit on arrival, but where
at a rate of 21% and those that generate many holding more than one job. this occurs it will ordinarily be issued
a profit over £500,000 at 26%. Organisations often look abroad to fill for a maximum period of one month.
roles, with labour originating from
Personal tax rates are also relatively Chile, Saint Helena, the UK, Australia However, it may subsequently be
simple. Each individual receives an and North America. extended for up to a maximum of 12
allowance of £15,000 per annum. A months. A visitor’s permit may not
tax rate of 21% is applied to earnings be granted or extended without the
between £15,000 and £26,000 per Immigration Governor’s consent.
annum, and for earnings over £26,000
per annum a rate of 26% is charged. Under the Falkland Islands visa
regime certain nationals seeking Work permit
The Falkland Islands does not impose to enter the Falklands as visitors
Value Added Tax (VAT) or General or to take up temporary residency A work permit grants leave to the
Sales Tax (GST). (including for employment purposes) holder to enter, depart and reside in
must first obtain a visa. Unlike the the Falklands during the period of its
Historically an additional tax relating validity and to take employment with
UK and numerous other countries,
to businesses and labour has been a specified employer or on one’s own
charged called the Medical Services a Falklands’ visa is not an entry
clearance in itself but is a form of account engage in any trade, business
Tax (MST). MST is currently held at 0%. or vocation stated in the permit. In
pre-assessment to establish whether
an applicant’s intentions appear order to obtain a work permit the
legitimate and they appear to be of holder must prove that they have
good character. accommodation within the islands.
Currently work permits can be
The routes available to persons (not issued for a maximum of four years,
exempt from immigration control) after which they must apply for an
seeking to enter the Falkland Islands extension or a Permanent Residence
are a visitor’s permit, work permit Permit.
or (temporary) residence permit and
these are explained below.
12Residence permit Permanent Residence Permit Land Ownership & Immigration
A residence permit grants the holder A permanent residence permit Where a non-resident is seeking
to enter, depart and reside in the grants indefinite leave to the holder permission to buy land in the
Falklands during the period of its to enter, depart and reside in the Falkland Islands in connection with
validity. The holder of a residence Falklands and to take any lawful a desire to immigrate into or have a
permit and where applicable, any employment of pursue and lawful second home in the Falkland Islands,
dependents included in the permit business, trade, profession, or the application should ordinarily be
are entitled to apply for work permits vocation in the Falklands without coupled with an application for an
if they wish to subsequently take needing a work permit. Where immigration permit.
up an employment opportunity. If a an application for a permanent
‘primary’ work permit is then applied residence permit is approved,
for and granted to a residence permit any dependents included in the Purchasing Land
holder, it has the effect of revoking application of a principal applicant
their residence permit as the work will also be granted a permanent An individual who is not a Falkland
permit will then take precedence. residence permit in their own right. Island Resident requires a licence
The annual number of permanent to be able to purchase land in the
A residence permit must be applied residence permits that may be Falklands, which is approved by the
for from outside the Falklands expect granted is controlled by a quota Falkland Islands’ Governor. In respect
in respect of a person who has a system. The current quota is 44 of companies, a licence is required to
valid work permit or is included persons per annum (as at 2018). purchase land in the Falkland Islands,
as a dependent on a work permit. unless 75% of its voting shares are
The validity of a residence permit is owned by Falkland Island residents
limited to a maximum of three years or the company’s central control
but may be renewed or extended. and management is located in the
Falkland Islands for tax purposes.
Special provisions have been known
to be granted, for example Falkland
Islands Company Limited, Standard
Chartered Bank and Cable & Wireless
Plc. There have been several cases
of private overseas individuals
purchasing land in the Falkland
Islands.
13Inward Investment Grants and Loans available in
the Falklands
FIG (Falkland Islands Government) Existing landowners can apply for
wishes to encourage inward Tourist Accommodation Grants at
investment in the Falkland Islands the Tourist Board which provide 50%
by non-residents purchasing land. funding up to £20,000 per annum in
FIG will favourably consider any order to improve and build Tourism
applications for acquisitions of land Accommodation.
in the Falkland Islands related to
appropriate inward investment, In addition to this funding, FIDC
where applications are supported (Falkland Islands Development
by strong business plans. Also, other Corporation) offer Business Loans at
factors are considered, such as the competitive rates along with business
impact that the proposed investment advice and support and grants
might have in relation to the natural for renewable energy and new
and human environment of the businesses under certain conditions.
Falkland Islands, any strain it might
effect on the size of the population,
including any need it might generate
to import labour.
An application for a licence to
acquire land which is associated
with a proposal for the formation
of a joint venture with a business
owned by residents, subject to the
considerations already mentioned,
will be likely to be favoured.
14Key considerations in camp Ecotourism in the Falkland Islands
Accessibility — not all locations Electricity can be generated through As an industry that relies on its wildlife
for development have roads built a generator (which will require and surrounding environment, the
to them. This can considerably fuel) or through renewable energy. Falkland Islands Tourism industry is
increase the cost and time spent Through local resources (Peat committed to championing ecotourism.
building and also visiting the burning) it should be possible to In order to ensure tourism development
location. In addition, the lack of generate sufficient heating off grid. is sustainable in the Falkland Islands,
necessities at the accommodation many of the local businesses have
requires either visitors to bring Waste disposal can be much harder in started initiatives. These range from
absolutely everything they might an area that is hard to access (septic reducing plastic usage through to
need, or to ensure that there is a tanks are hard/impossible to empty) incentives to use reusable products.
steady minimum supplies available. and there is no built-in sewerage
readily available. Increasingly popular Alongside the Falkland Islands
Facilities — water, electricity, options on the market include Tourist Board Accreditation Scheme,
waste disposal. In camp the compost toilets, long drops and there is the Green Seal Scheme. This
provision of these key facilities reed bed sewerage treatment. initiative promotes sustainable and
become exponentially harder as responsible tourism that monitors the
they require either stand-alone Also to be taken into consideration impact tourism has on its surrounding
facilities or a connection to should be the time requirement of environment and how it is managed.
existing facilities. preparing a property before and after
use of visitors. The Falkland Islands Tourist Board
For water, either a well or spring is keen to promote the sustainable
could provide a natural resource, development of tourism in the Falkland
where this is not available (or Islands and environmentally friendly
is sufficient to not meet demand) policies and initiatives.
it may be that a water bowser is
required. This will require regular
topping up and replacement to
ensure it is not harbouring any
bacteria.
15Photography Credits: Further information
Guy Wenbourne, Jackie Adams, Derek Further information can be obtained
Pettersson, Dominic Couszens, Nigel from the following offices regarding
McCall, Danielle Riley, Klaas Lukas, the information provided in this
The Falkland Island Tourist Board. document:
Falkland Islands Tourist Board
Jetty Visitors Centre,
Philomel Street
Stanley, The Falkland Islands
Tel: +500 22215
Email: info@falklandislands.com
Web: www.falklandislands.com
16You can also read
