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Which case study is for the economic value of tourism?

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Dubai

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Where is Dubai?

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In the Middle East of the Arabian Gulf.

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What are the economic impacts of tourists on Dubai?

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Jobs are provided for locals, increases the overall wealth of Dubai which means infrastructure can be improved and foreign currency is brought in.

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What are the social impacts of tourists on Dubai?

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Most of the people in Dubai are very wealthy, increase in number of pick pockets and muggers and culture starts to die out as 91% of people in Dubai are expats.

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What are the environmental impacts of tourists on Dubai?

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Increase in pollution and littering.

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What are the advantages of tourism for Dubai?

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  • It provides more jobs for people that live in the area
  • The countries GDP is increased
  • Helps increase the development of infrastructure
  • Dubai becomes more popular and they make more money.
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What are the disadvantages of tourism for Dubai?

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  • Increase in litter and pollution.
  • Foreigners break religious rules
  • Traditional cultures fade away
  • Dubai is expected to spend more money on trying to increase tourism by making new tourist attractions.
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What type of tourists visit Dubai?

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Dubai has tourists from all around the world, a large amount comes from bordering Arabian countries. On average Dubai has over 1 million tourists every year. In Dubai 91% of the population are foreign expats and the remaining 9% are Emirati’s. This is equivalent to 11 to 1. This is because of the work force. The tourists and expats in Dubai are generally wealthy people, this is because it is a safe, compact place full of luxury. Lots of tourists also go there because of Business, Dubai has become a world class business environment, where people travel from all around the world. 32% of tourists are there because of business. But 68% are there because of leisure.

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What is the case study for a UK costal resort?

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Blackpool

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How does Blackpool fit the Butler model?

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In the 19th century Blackpool became very popular tourist destination for British people. But when people started getting more disposable income and being allowed longer holidays it became less popular. Attempts were then made to increase popularity in Blackpool and rejuvenation started to happen.

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How did Blackpool attract more tourists?

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Hotels were improved and some failing hotels were turned into self catering holiday flats. Outdoor pools were turned into indoor leisure centres. In the Blackpool tower there is now a ballroom. The town also upgraded its zoo and a sea life centre was built. The Blackpool illuminations are also a popular tourist attraction.

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What type of tourists visited Blackpool?

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Blackpool became a popular tourist destination in the 19 century and that increased in the 20 century. This was because Factory workers found it affordable to travel to Blackpool’s coast to have a holiday. But as people’s disposable income increased it became less popular as people where able to travel further away from there usual environment.

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What was Blackpool’s Supercasino plan?

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Blackpool after having gone into recession planed to make the UK’s first Supercasino to attract people to visit Blackpool. It was going to be a huge leisure and entertainment complex based on the ones in Las Vegas and Atlantic City in the USA. 20,000 jobs would have been created and the 3.6% of unemployment would have greatly improved. Overall £2 billion Pounds of investment would have been generated. Nevertheless, lots of people that lived there did not want it and the Blackpool lost the Supercasino development to Manchester, the town council was shocked. Although after this Blackpool spent millions improving the town for the casino bid and its Masterplan.

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What was the economic impact of tourism on Blackpool?

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  • Provides jobs for locals.
  • Provides money for local government and council.
  • Infrastructure and transport has improved for locals
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What were the environmental impacts of tourism on Blackpool?

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  • Tourism increases the likely hood of the beach being preserved.
  • Construction might disturb natural habitats.
  • Overcrowding caused littering from visitors.
  • Pollution from construction.
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What were the social impacts of tourism on Blackpool?

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  • Might cause noise for locals.

- Increase in drunk people as tourists may want to have fun.

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Reasons why tourism decreased in Blackpool?

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Foreign travel to the Mediterranean grew in popularity in the 1960s and 70s with its more reliable hot sunny and dry weather, and sandy beaches. The increase in package holidays and cheaper flights going to interesting destinations. People started changing to self-catering and buying time shares or holiday homes abroad. Blackpool had become overcrowded on the beach and at party’s.

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What were the advantages of tourism for Blackpool?

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  • Made more money
  • Increase in popularity
  • Improved infrastructure
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What were the disadvantages of tourism on Blackpool?

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  • Overcrowding
  • Pollution from construction
  • Littering from visitors
  • Construction could affect environment
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What is the case study for a National Park in the UK?

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The Lake District

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Where is the Lake District?

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The North West of England.

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What are the main attractions in the Lake District?

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Land Windermere specialises in ferry cruises, wind surfing and power boating, fishing, historical and cultural sites, Beatrix Potter’s summer house.

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What are the management strategies for the Lake District?

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Traffic- Park and ride, roads built outside of the Lake District, lorries not allowed on scenic roads, split routes between two ways.
Honeypot- Repair footpaths and reinforce them to reduce future damage, fence of road sides so cars cannot park there, more parking areas, more bins and picnic areas.
Property prices- More homes built and sold for lower prices.
Environmental- Speed limits for boats to prevent erosion.

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What are the conflicts between locals and tourists in the Lake District?

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Farming- Farmers get annoyed with visitors because trampling on crops and disturbing live stock.

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Why has tourism increased in the Lake District?

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Tourism has increased in the Lake District because the money made from tourists visiting was used to improve the facilities for the tourists. This encouraged even more people to visit the Lake District as more facilities were available and places were cleaner.

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What are the economic impacts of tourism on the Lake District?

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  • Provides employment and income for local people.
  • On average the Lake district makes £925 million from tourism a year.
  • The money means that the council can improve the Lake District and protect areas of natural beauty.
  • People chose to stay there which maintains essential services such as schools and hospitals.
  • Brings in foreign currency for locals.
  • Better facilities are made.
  • Employment can be seasonal and wages are low.
  • House prices in the area can rise due to a demand for second homes.
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What are the social impacts of tourism on the Lake District?

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  • Services provided for the use of tourists, also benefit local people.
  • Increase in noise due to large amount of visitors.
  • Local shops change to supply tourists with their needs and this may cause residents difficulty to be able to buy the things they need locally.
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What is the case study for mass tourism?

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Jamaica

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Where is Jamaica located?

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An island situated in the Caribean sea.

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What are the economic impacts of tourism on Jamaica?

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Economy has improved dramatically in the last 10 years because of the mass tourism (24% of GDP comes from tourism). However the tourists industry has affected locals as European countries have been buying and building hotels in Jamaica, making it difficult for locals, who now mostly do physical and low paid work.

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What are the social impacts of tourism on Jamaica?

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  • Noise and late night drinking

- Overcrowding in all areas (hospitals + restaurants)

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What are the environmental effects of tourism on Jamaica?

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  • Locals keep area clean to attract tourists.
  • Building hotels might affect wildlife and cause pollution.
  • Litter left by visitors.
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What are the management strategies for Jamaica?

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  • Jamaica is branching tourism out into community tourism were tourists stay with locals in their homes, directly benefitting locals and ecotourism.
  • In the inland area of the Blue Mountains with low densities and tourist lodges. The features of these lodges include an approach to low or zero waste, solar panels to produce power, very low visitor numbers (many resorts have less than 16 lodges or huts) and recycling of water.
  • Great Huts Resort near Boston Beach has some of these features and also offers educational tours of its local area.
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What are the advantages of tourism for Jamaica?

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  • Tourism brings 24% of its GDPs money to Jamaica. This money can be spent on essential services such as health care and education which can boost the overall level of development.
  • 262,000 Jamaicans work in tourism – it is a vital employer. People work in a wide range of jobs, from the construction of hotels and tourist facilities, to service work cleaning, working in bars, caddying on golf courses amongst other jobs.
  • Tourism benefits many sections of the economy as people spend money in bars, restaurants, and other local businesses, so tourism has a positive multiplier effect.
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What are the disadvantages of tourism for Jamaica?

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  • Jamaica is dependent upon this income and if tourist numbers fall the economy would be affected.
  • Many jobs are seasonal.
  • Increase in pollution.
  • Employe’s at hotels are sometimes paid low wages.
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What are the types of tourists that visit Jamaica?

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The type of tourist that visit Jamaica are generally wealthy because the cost of flights are expensive. Although there are some cheap package holidays.

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How does Jamaica keep a high level of tourists?

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Building new facilities or improve existing ones, reduce tourist impacts, advertise and market the area, improve transport infrastructure, offer new activities and make it cheaper to visit.

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Why is Italy popular?

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It is very diverse with a variety of different things to do. If you like skiing, walking or cycling then the Italian Alps are popular. If you prefer to see different cultures and shop then places like Venice and Rome are for you. Lastly, Italy has many beaches and coastal areas if you like to swim or sunbath.

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What is the case study for extreme environments?

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Antartica

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Where is Antartica?

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Is a continent at the Earth’s South Pole.

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What are the environmental impacts of tourism on Antartica?

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  • Tourists can trample plants, disturb wildlife and drop litter. -There are fears that tourists could spread diseases that could wipe out existing species.
  • At the honey pot sites, the animals get disturbed from their usual feeding and breeding routines.
  • Many ships have run aground and had accidents, which means that oil spills have become an increasing hazard.
  • Waste from tourist boats is also a problem, and by law, ships are required to discharge waste well away from the edges of Antarctica.
  • The hunting of whales and seals.
  • Global warming due to pollution.
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What are the economic impacts of tourism on Antartica?

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Due to the increase in tourism in Antartica, it has increased its profits made by tourism.

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What are the management strategies for tourism in Antartica?

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  • When travelling to Antartica you need a permit to stay there.
  • The IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators) is an organisation which rules the companies and tries to be environmentally friendly. They regulate the boat companies and try to ensure a sustainable future for the ice continent.
  • Antarctic Treaty, tourism is an acceptable activities but has to be controlled.
  • Visitors are not allowed to visit sites of Scientific interest in order to conserve wildlife and landscapes.
  • No ship with over 500 passengers can land in Antartica.
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What are the advantages of tourism for Antartica?

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-Increase in GDP, which can be used to improve their country and protect wildlife.

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What are the disadvantages of tourism for Antartica?

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  • Global warming due to pollution from ships
  • Over fishing
  • Wildlife could be affected
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What are the attractions for tourists to do in Antartica?

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  • Wildlife spotting.
  • Looking at the Untouched environment.
  • Hiking up mountains.
  • Skiing.
  • Swimming at Deception bay.
  • Lemaire channel.
  • Kayaking.
  • Cruises
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What is the case study for sustainable tourism?

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The Galapagos Islands

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Where are the Galapagos Islands?

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1,000km of the west coast of South America in the Pacific ocean.

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What are the management strategies for the Galapagos Islands?

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  • Unesco World Heritage site in 1979
  • Biosphere reserve and whale sanctuary
  • You can only tour around on small boats run by locals (10-16 people) and they only allow limited people on at specific locations
  • Tourists visit under strict rules
  • Cost around £800 for an eight day cruise without flights (expensive-makes sure people really want to go)
  • Galapagos Conservation Trust receives £25 from every visitor (pays for conservation)
  • Visitors are given accurate information and prevented from causing damage
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What are the environmental benefits of ecotourism in the Galapagos islands?

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-Carefully planned ecotourism should offer opportunities for the present inhabitants without compromising those of future ones.

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What are the economic benefits of ecotourism in the Galapagos islands to the local economy?

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Local businesses have been started to provide the needs of tourists. Tourists usually stay in small guest houses, often run as family businesses. Companies have grown up to provide boat trips around the islands.

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What are the economic benefits of ecotourism in the Galapagos islands to the lives of individuals?

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People are employed in guest houses, on boats and as guides. The income is enough to make a difference to a household. Many visitors give tips, which go direct to the local people.

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