section A booklet Flashcards
suggest why tourism has increased since the 1950s
much easier to travel to places, more affordable for people, technology, package holidays, more airports
why do LIC and NEE have a higher percentage of their total income based on tourism
this is because they are situated in Africa and around the Caribbean. there are much more attractive places for tourists and offer opportunities you can’t get in HIC countries like America or England.
why has the number of cruise passengers increased since 2009
this is because cruises are getting advised more and are coming in at affordable prices for everyone, they are very easy to book as well and accessible for everyone. lots of countries are opening cruises as it can make lots of money for the community and reduce development gap eg china
why do cruise ships generate less income than conventional hotel tourists
this is because cruises are short term whilst hotel tourists are long term. and hotel tourists stay in the area creating multiplier effect in the area for locals as they stay there for more then one day
why would you be keen to promote the tourist industry on your island
this is because it can reduce development gap very well. multiplier effect plays a big role in this as lots of shops get visited and money gets spent. it also created social and economic opportunities. produces employment opportunities. more income and help develop.
what are the main facilities needed to build new cruise port.
support from everyone
evaluate if dock should be built
yes - reduce cruise traffic by 50%, increases time spent on island instead of waiting to get off the boat, less air pollution, more money spent on island
no - damage wildlife and habitats, dredging coral reef, destroys some of local businesses eg diving to look at coral reef
