Benidorm

Question 1

What are some local economic benefits caused by benidorm being a tourist resort?

Answer 1

• Jobs pay better than traditional farming or fishing

* Tax revenue from tourism can be spent improving the streets, schools and buildings for local people.

Question 2

What are some local economic benefits caused by benidorm being a tourist resort?

Answer 2

• Improved water supply, electricity supply, sewage systems and internet connections for the tourists can be used by local people.

Question 3

What are some local enviromental benefits caused by benidorm being a tourist resort?

Answer 3

• The town will be kept tidy, streets swept, beaches cleaned regularly and pollution kept out of the sea so that the resort is attractive for tourists

Question 4

What are some regional economic benefits caused by benidorm being a tourist resort?

Answer 4

• Farms and fishermen in the region can sell their produce to the tourist hotels and restaurants for a good price
• Companies supplying bricks, timbre, concrete and steel for the building boom in hotels will get more orders

Question 5

What are some local social benefits caused by benidorm being a tourist resort?

Answer 5

• Transport in the region is improved – wider roads from the new airport and improved railway stations