Tourism in Jamaica Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Caribbean island.
2
Q
Why do people visit?
A
Watersports, wildlife sanctuaries and golf.
3
Q
How many tourists and their contribution?
A
1.3 million a year who spend an average of $931.
4
Q
Percentage employed?
A
8% of the population is employed in tourism.
5
Q
How much does tourism contribute?
A
Tourism contributes to 20% of GDP and $1.3b of foreign exchange.
6
Q
What do the locals do?
A
Provide services such as restaurants and shops for tourists.
7
Q
Environment?
A
Eco-tourism offered by companies who build eco-lodges.
8
Q
Why is it Eco-tourism? 2
A
- spreads tourists around the island from the Blue Mountains to the coast
- keeps tourist densities low, taking pressure off the environment
