Tourist Dock
Base Construction Cost:
$1,000
Upkeep:
$6
Additional Costs:
None
Work Modes:
None
Worker Requirements:
Male, uneducated
Maximum Workers:
2 Dockworkers
Available Upgrades:
None
The Tourist Dock allows large groups of tourists to visit your island. A large tourism industry may need to require multiple Tourist Docks to maintain a steady flow of visitors.
The Tourist Dock is inexpensive and effective, but it doesn’t offer any upgrades or work modes. Unsatisfied visitors will lower your Tourism Rating, so be sure you can afford accommodations and attractions before you place one on your island.
The important thing about the Tourist Dock is it allows you to call in a Luxury Liner.
Motel
Base Construction Cost:
$3,000
Upkeep:
$10
Additional Costs:
None
Work Modes:
Auto 100% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 100 percent occupancy); Auto 75% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 75 percent occupancy); Auto 50% Occupancy (adjust fees to promote 50 percent occupancy); Manual Fee (allows you to set your own fees)
Worker Requirements:
Female, uneducated
Maximum Workers:
2 Maids
Available Upgrades:
None
The Motel provides basic lodging for up to 5 tourist families. Motels aren’t very profitable on their own, but they’re very useful in establishing a viable tourism industry. Tourists are more likely to use services near their accommodations,
Try to place Motels near attractions that appeal to families and low-class tourists, such as Pools, Aqua Parks, Rollercoasters, and Ferris Wheels. Like all tourist buildings, Motels should be placed in beautiful areas.
Bungalow
Base Construction Cost:
$1,500
Upkeep:
$5
Additional Costs:
None
Work Modes:
Auto 100% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 100 percent occupancy); Manual Fee (allows you to set your own fees)
Worker Requirements:
Female, uneducated
Maximum Workers:
1 Maid
Available Upgrades:
None
The Bungalow provides comfortable lodgings for a single tourist family. The Bungalow’s upkeep is fairly low, but each structure requires its own worker.
Bungalows may not be the most profitable of tourist accommodations, but their Service Quality is sufficient to satisfy most tourists. Like all tourist buildings, Bungalows should be placed in beautiful areas.
Hotel
Base Construction Cost:
$4,000
Upkeep:
$13
Additional Costs:
Blueprint ($2,000)
Work Modes:
Auto 100% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 100 percent occupancy); Auto 75% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 75 percent occupancy); Auto 50% Occupancy (adjust fees to promote 50 percent occupancy); Manual Fee (allows you to set your own fees)
Worker Requirements:
Female, uneducated
Maximum Workers:
3 Maids
Available Upgrades:
None
The Hotel provides basic lodging for up to six tourist families. Hotels can accommodate all tourists, but high-class visitors may not be satisfied with the Service Quality.
Like Motels, Hotels are most useful near attractions that appeal to low-class tourists and children. Like all tourist buildings, Hotels should be placed in beautiful areas.
Beach Villa
Base Construction Cost:
$1,500
Upkeep:
$8
Additional Costs
: Blueprint ($1,000)
Work Modes:
Auto 100% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 100 percent occupancy); Auto 50% Occupancy (adjust fees to promote 50 percent occupancy); Manual Fee (allows you to set your own fees)
Worker Requirements:
Female, uneducated
Maximum Workers:
1 Maid
Available Upgrades:
None
The Beach Villa provides luxurious accommodations for up to two families. Only high-class tourists can afford to stay in Beach Villas, so it’s best to ensure you have appropriate attractions nearby.
Beach Villas must be located near the water, so careful planning is essential if you hope to use these impressive buildings to expand your tourist industry. Like all tourist buildings, Beach Villas should be placed in beautiful areas.
Luxury Hotel
Base Construction Cost:
$6,000
Upkeep:
$40
Additional Costs:
Blueprint ($4,000, 15MW)
Work Modes:
Auto 100% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 100 percent occupancy); Auto 75% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 75 percent occupancy); Auto 50% Occupancy (adjust fees to promote 50 percent occupancy); Manual Fee (allows you to set your own fees)
Worker Requirements:
Female, uneducated
Maximum Workers:
6 Maids
Available Upgrades:
None
The Luxury Hotel provides comfortable lodgings for up to 10 tourist families. Between its high upkeep, Electricity usage, and considerable workforce, a Luxury Hotel must be carefully managed to ensure it’s profitability.
As its staff gains experience, a Luxury Hotel can satisfy virtually all visitors. These accommodations are most useful near high-class attractions, such as Spas, Marinas, and Luxury Liners.
Like all tourist buildings, Luxury Hotels should be placed in beautiful areas.
Airport
Base Construction Cost:
$24,000
Upkeep:
$50
Additional Costs:
None
Work Modes:
Coach Service (accommodates all tourists); First Class Service (doubles ticket fees, increases upkeep by 20 percent and decreases passengers by 30 percent)
Worker Requirements:
Female, College
Maximum Workers:
2 Engineers
Available Upgrades:
Control Tower ($8,000, 10MW) 20 percent more passengers arrive by plane; Enhanced Terminal ($5,000) attracts 40 percent more wealthy tourists by plane
The Airport provides an alternate method of transporting tourists to Tropico. The Airport is considerably more costly than the Tourist Dock, but it allows you some control over the class of tourist you allow on your island.
The Airport is particularly useful when you prefer to reserve your beaches for industrial use. The Airport is a significant investment, so its best to construct one after you’ve established a strong economy or high Tourism Rating.
Skyscraper Hotel
Base Construction Cost:
$16,000
Upkeep:
$30
Additional Costs:
Electricity (30MW)
Work Modes:
Auto 100% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 100 percent occupancy); Auto 75% Occupancy (adjusts fees to promote 75 percent occupancy); Auto 50% Occupancy (adjust fees to promote 50 percent occupancy); Manual Fee (allows you to set your own fees)
Worker Requirements:
Female, uneducated
Maximum Workers:
8 Maids
Available Upgrades:
None
The Skyscraper Hotel provides luxurious accommodations for up to 16 families. Only one of these prestigious buildings can be constructed on each island.
Despite its considerable expense, the Skyscraper Hotel can be extremely profitable. This building can accommodate all tourist types, and it will generally be very popular among your visitors.
Like all tourist buildings, Skyscraper Hotels should be placed in beautiful areas.