If the government places significant additional fees on tourist, it will crush the economy and tourism. THEN when they eventually reduce the "new tourism tax", the rumor of high fee will persist for years. AND frequent (repeat) tourists will have found a "New Paradise".

Reasonable temporary fees (ie to cover cost of testing, but not to generate revenue) is Key.

I am approaching possibility of moving my charter boat from BVI permanently due to government inaction/ potential harmful fees.