Case Study of a tropical tourist area (mass tourism)

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

Thailand

South-East Asia

Question 2

Advantages of mass tourism?

Answer 2

• Income increased GDP by 17% in 1999
• Improved infrastructure with Bangkok monorail (and reduced congestion) + better water supplies
• Many jobs created
• Better living standard with more income

Question 3

Disadvantages of mass tourism?

Answer 3

• 60% of money generated by tourism is sent abroad (mostly to TNCs)
• Loss of culture due to new chains
• High demand for water, especially in Ko Tao
• Waste disposal not efficient enough & tourists leave litter on beaches
• Coral reefs damaged by pollution + tourist boats
• Sex tourism makes young girls vulnerable