Tourism In Kenya The Changing Economic World

Question 1

Where is kenya

Answer 1

Eastern africa located on the coast of the indian ocean

Question 2

Why is it a popular tourist destination

Answer 2

Has a range of activities
Safaris / sight seeing
And the spectacular coastline around Mombasa (city in Kenya south)

Question 3

Positive and negative economic impacts of tourism in kenya

Answer 3

Contributes to 8.8% of GDP
Bring $5.3 bill a year

N:
Economic leakage - profit goes to foreign countries (e.g.tour operators)
Money often goes to HICs

Question 4

Positive and negative social impacts of tourism in kenya

Answer 4

1.1million are employed in the tourism industry
Generated 230,000 jobs in 2013

N
A small amount of money goes to locals
Projects may be sidelined for infrastructure meant for tourists

Maasai herders are drive off their land to make way for luxury hotels

Question 5

Positive and negative environmental impacts of tourism in kenya

Answer 5

Money made by national parks is used to maintain the environment
Tourists educated about wildlife

N:
Vehicles damage vegetation
Pollution effects wildlife
Coral is damaged by boats