St Kitts and Nevis Flashcards
Problems: St Kitts and Nevis
Talk about problems with over-stay tourism.
It is concentrated in resorts, and therefore its self contained (Marriott at North Frigate bay).
They are all inclusive with spa’s, shops, bars, restaurants and Gyms.
There is little evidence Tourism has any affect on villages North West of Basseterre.
Enclave tourism often increases levels on inequalities.
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What problems are caused by cruise ships?
There is a limited spend of an about US $30 per person.
There is damage caused to coral reefs by ships anchors.
The large amounts of people cause overcrowding, rubbish left and damage to sensitive beaches.
Oil spills can occur on coastal waters and effluent is dumped at sea.
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What natural attraction is being spoilt?
The rainforests biodiversity has been significantly reduced from forest clearance.
Introduction of alien species such as rats continues to reduce biodiversity.
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What natural problems does St Kitts and Nevis face?
Mount Liamuiga on St Kitts is considered to be active.
A downside of the climate are hurricanes, in 1999 hurricane Lenny caused considerable damage to St Kitts and Nevis beaches and infrastructure.
Hurricanes and mining for sand have led to beach erosion.
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What environmental problems is St Kitts and Nevis facing?
Poor planing and failure to enforce planning restrictions.
Soakaways, septic tanks and pit latrines cause environmental pollution, which threaten coral reefs.
There is limited water, and the waste demand of tourists is higher than it is for locals.
There is a lack of sewage treatment plants.
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Give an example of where international tourism is fragile in St Kitts and Nevis.
Between 19990 and 2000 growth of tourism was steady but in 2002 following 9/11 numbers declined.
International tourism is highly sensitive to any downturn in the global economy such as an increase in oil prices or political developments.
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What problems does St Kitts and Nevis face from TNS’s ?
Much of the revenue for tourism goes overseas to MEDC’s, for example most large hotels and resorts belong to international chains in North America and Europe. Profits from these companies will be transferred to shareholders in MEDC’s.
International holidays are arranged or booked through tour operators in MEDC’s.
Air transport is usually by carriers based in MEDC’s.
Resources such as fresh foods may be imported rather than sourced locally.
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Why may international tourism be described as fickle?
Tourism destinations mature quickly and rapidly go out of fashion as a novel destination.
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Do the inhabitants of St Kitts and Nevis suffer from poverty?
1 in 3 inhabitants are poor, 11% are extremely poor.
What is St Kitts and Nevis?
It is a small island in the Caribbean which covers just 275m2.
Describe the development of St Kitts and Nevis towards tourism.
For the past 200 years the Islands economy has depended on sugar production, however from the 1980’s sugar productions. From the 1980’s sugar productions became increasingly uneconomic and the last plantation closed in 2005. Plantations are now overgrown with high numbers of unemployed and tourism was in its early stages.
How did the financial industry in St Kitts and Nevis develop in 2003 and 2005?
In March 2005, the government decided to close the 300-year old sugar industry after the 2005 harvest. The sugar industry had long been ailing. However, tourism and the offshore financial industry are growing. By 2003, Nevis had approximately 17,000 off-shore businesses operating under strict secrecy laws; this made the islands attractive to drug traffickers and money launderers. St. Kitts and Nevis enacted new laws to try to crack down on the problem.
How many tourists St Kitts and Nevis and from where?
Stay over visits planned to reach 200,000 by 2010 and tourists are almost exclusively from UK (12%), Canada (8%), USA (36%), and the Caribbean (40%).
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Describe the historical and cultural benefits of St Kitts and Nevis.
Quay side markets and duty free shops attract cruise ships passengers.
Brimstone Hill is a fortress perched on a volcanic cone - an example of British military architecture.
A narrow gorge railway, which originally served the sugar plantations is now a popular tourist attraction.
18th century sugar estate houses converted into hotels, artist studios and restaurants.
The Islands capital, Basseterre, has an colonial character and some of the best examples of Georgian architecture in the Caribbean.
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How can people on St Kitts and Nevis benefit from accommodation.
648 room Marriott Hotel Resort opened in 2002, with Golf, a Spa, a casino, beach access and swimming pools.
Time-shares and second homes.
5* Hotel on St Kitts.
