How can tourism play a significant part in the economic development of an area?

Question 1

Increased foreign exchange earnings and foreign investment

Answer 1

can be spent on development of the area, and make strong links with other countries

Question 2

more employment- direct and indirect

Answer 2

direct e.g. hotel workers, indirect e.g. builders and manufactureres

Question 3

improved transport

Answer 3

e.g. develop roads and railways and such to help tourists get around

Question 4

growth of industries supplying tourists

Answer 4

e.g. farming and construction

Question 5

greater exposure to alternative ideas and cultures

Answer 5

opens our minds to new ideas and makes us more tolerant of other ideas