Tourism

Question 1

Reasons for tourism growth (Max. 10)

Answer 1

-Deregulation of air travel
-Budget airlines (Wizz, Easyjet, Ryanair)
-Paid holidays
-Package holidays
-Higher salaries
-Reduction in air fares
-Social media
-Construction booms
-Changing mindsets
-Construction booms
-Websites (booking.com)

Question 2

Benefits of tourism (Max. 8)

Answer 2

-More job opportunities
-Diversification of income
-More tax revue from larger population
-Support for local businesses
-Increase in demand for farmers’ goods
-More social opportunities
-Easier to leave island
-Modernises the island

Question 3

Negatives of tourism (Max. 5)

Answer 3

-Cultural erosion
-Conflict between tourists and locals
-Pollution (Noise, littering)
-Island space taken by tourists
-Habitat/Natural land lost
-Congestion

Question 4

How tourism is managed (Max. 5)

Answer 4

-Fuerteventura is a biosphere reserve
-Restrictions on beach sun loungers
-Building height restricted
-Old buildings conserved
-Pedestrianisation of main streets