Jamaica- Tourism

Question 1

Importance of tourism

Answer 1

• in 2018, 30% of Jamaica economy in tourism
• 1 in 4 Jamaicans are employed in tourism
• 4.3 million tourists visit Jamaica in 2017

Question 2

Environmental adv of tourism

Answer 2

• global reputation of Jamaica grows
  = benefit politics and further investments
• job opportunities for locals
  = stable income for families

Question 3

Disadvantage of tourism

Answer 3

• construction and resorts require concrete which releases co2
  = global warming
• increase air pollution levels from trains etc
• all inclusive keep people inside hotel
  = can’t visit local shops
  = decrease money made for locals
  = decrease quality of life
  = can’t pay for food etc
• Many people in Jamaica still live in poor quality housing and lack
  basic services such as healthcare whereas Montego Bay is wealthy
  which causes tensions
• Lots of damaging effects to the environment e.g. footpath erosion
  and Co2 from buses and car

Question 4

How does tourism boost development

Answer 4

• languages increase
• better jobs opportunities
• local people learn new skills
  = eg learn new languages
  = can serve more people
  = boosts tourists travelling