Fewer tourists and therefore less shopping! The results of the high season are mixed on the Marigot market. Several exhibitors give us their impressions of this bitter observation.
• Nadia
(Fiber Workshop)
“The Marigot market is not sufficiently developed. Somewhere, we are a bit the last wheel of the carriage. Few tourist buses make a stop on the Sea Front. The Collectivity could very well provide means of transport to transport tourists from the Dutch side to the French side of the island. Maybe we would have more people? "
• Micka
(Tables on ceramic)
“It is high time to revitalize the Sea Front and its market! The Tourist Office could very well set up a stand to promote the destination directly from the Sea Front and not from its offices.
On our side, the clientele is more discreet. We don't really see the difference between high and low season anymore. ”
• Linda (Jewelry seller)
"The least we can say is that the purchasing power of people has significantly decreased! It is now difficult to work with tourists. In addition, they only have twenty-five minutes free before getting back on their bus. Suffice to say that they do not have enough time to discover the local specialties. On arrival, we are the toast! "
• Kadra
(Kids clothing)
“We can always do better but I have no complaints about the current season. The style of clothing that I offer residents and tourists alike is very successful. Now I think the market should be livelier on a daily basis. Some local music would be welcome! " _AF
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