Trinidad and Tobago 2012 - invesTT

INTRODUCING
Trinidad and Tobago
The heart of the city is the downtown area, with Queen’s Park
Savannah at the northern edge and the Brian Lara Promenade
to the South, linked by a series of busy commercial streets.
Port of Spain is a mixture of elements both modern and rustic.
At South Quay, the impressive and ultramodern waterfront
tips a hat to Trinidad’s future. At the Queen’s Park Savannah,
a row of mansions called the Magnificent Seven that lines the
western side displays the country’s strong heritage. Along the
northern flank, the Botanic Gardens and the Emperor Valley
Zoo adjoin the stately President’s House as well as the Prime
Minister’s Residence and Diplomatic Centre.
When Port of Spain became the capital in 1757, it was a little
muddy seaport. Now, it is one of the busiest commercial
centres in the Caribbean, with the construction of the
waterfront on the Port of Spain Harbour that includes the
Hyatt Regency Trinidad, conference facilities, Class A office
space, as well as retail and parking space. San Fernando,
on the southeast of Trinidad, is the second largest city and is
considered the industrial capital of the country. San Fernando
is the commercial and government centre in south Trinidad,
approximately 50 kilometres (31miles) from Port of Spain via
the Solomon Hochoy Highway.
Trinidad’s most important industrial zone is at the port of Point
Lisas, in central Trinidad, where the majority of manufacturing
and industrial buildings are located. Strategically located in
the “middle” of Trinidad, Point Lisas is the hub for downstream
and upstream energy activity.
Scarborough is the administrative capital of Tobago and is
the main commercial and government centre.
Downtown Scarborough is within close proximity to tourist
resorts and historical sites; but above all, the port facility is
located in the heart of Scarborough. Crown Point is a major
town in Tobago, as it hosts the A.N.R. Robinson International
Airport (formerly Crown Point International Airport) as well
as many beach resorts, and is a main centre for tourism.
Magdalena Beach Resort, Tobago’s premier and leisure
business resort, located beside the Atlantic Ocean, on the
magnificent Tobago Plantation has been awarded the 2012
Trip Advisory Certificate for Excellence, which is awarded to
hotels that receive consistent commendation from travellers.
Magdalena Grande has also been recognised for its consistent
4.5 out of 5 ratings.
Culture
The festivals, music, customs, cuisine, religions and races
of Trinidad and Tobago reflect a rich and unique cultural
diversity. Influences originate locally with the indigenous
Kalinagos and Tainos, and abroad from Europe to Africa
and Asia. The nation has a passionate and colourful history
spanning five centuries – the result of several European
interests clamouring for colonial rights to the islands.
Famous for its pre-Lenten celebration, Trinidad and Tobago’s
Carnival, one of the most popular in the world, is a festival
bursting with vivid colour, exquisite costumes, calypso music
and the pulsating steelpan, which is widely claimed to be
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