Jamaica Flashcards
What were jamaicas main exports before tourism
Sugar, oil - primary
Rum - secondary
How many people visit Jamaica on boats in a year
1.1 million
How much on average to people arriving by boat spend per person
$70
How many people visit Jamaica on planes a year
2.5 million
How much on average do people arriving by plane spend per person
$120
What is the port on the north of Jamaica called
Montego Bay
How has the north benefitted from the port and airport
They have gained more money to improve on infrastructure
What has tourism in the north created
A north south divide
What percentage of Jamaicans live in poverty in the south
16%
What is the total income a year
$200billion
How many jobs have been created due to tourism
200,000 directly employed
What percentage of jamaicas GNI comes from tourism
24%
What can the increase in income cause
Better education and healthcare, higher life expectancy and standard or living and allow for ecotourism to be developed
