Mass Tourism (Jamaica, Caribbean) Flashcards
1
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Amount of visitors
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1.3 million in 2001
2
Q
Tourism in economy
A
The countries seconds biggest earner
3
Q
Workers in this sector
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220,000
4
Q
Local businesses
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Rely on this sector for food production
5
Q
Activities available
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Water sports, wildlife sanctuaries and golf
6
Q
Recent trend
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Community tourism- local people become a part of visitors stays eg bed and breakfast accommodation
This gives visitors a better idea of the local life and provides income for locals rather than international businesses
7
Q
Ecotourism
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Offered by some companies which utilises inland areas like the Blue Mountains and the coast
Tourists density is kept low in these areas to preserve environment
