Example - Jamaica Flashcards
tourism
location (6)
-tropical island in Caribbean
-East of Mexico + North of Columbia
-beaches
-rich cultutral heritage
-good air communications
-wildlife reserves
development gap - tourism, economics 3
-contributed 24% of GDP which is expected to rise by 30% by 2014
-exceeds $2bil each yr
-increases wealth + trade
development gap - infrastructure 3
-new port facilities + roads
-new hotels for tourists
-increases tourism, income from abroad
development gap - new nature projects 3
-landscaping e.g. Monetgo bay
-nature parks e.g. Negril Marine Nature Park
-supports local environment and economy
development gap - employment 3
-tourism = main source
->200,000 locals (8%)
-locals are involved so can improve living conditions
development gap - water supplies
-new water treatment plant at Logwood to reduce pollution from hotels
-better living conditions will increase tourism and workforce