Jamaica - tourism

Question 1

jamaica facts

Answer 1

one of the largest islands in the west indies
economy is based upon a range of minerals, agricultural and manufacturing
tourism is important to the economy generating taxes, employment and income

Question 2

economy

Answer 2

in 2015 tourism contributed to 24% of jamaicans GDP

Income from tourism is US$2 billion each year and development of the country

Question 3

infrastructure

Answer 3

tourism has led to high levels of investment on the north coast
improvements in road and airports have been slower than other facilities
some parts of the island remain isolated

Question 4

quality of life

Answer 4

in the northern tourist areas of Montego Bay wealthy jamaicans have a high standard of living
however large numbers of people live nearby in poor housing with inadequate access to fresh water, healthcare and education

Question 5

environment

Answer 5

conservation and landscaping provides jobs
ecotourism
mass tourism can create problems such as footpath erosion, excessive wage and harmful emissions

Question 6

employment

Answer 6

tourism provides 200,000 jobs
employment provides income with you helps to boost the local economy
those in employment learn new skills which can be shared across community