Tourism - Maldives ecotourism Flashcards
1
Q
How much of the Maldives’ GDP comes from tourism?
A
63%
2
Q
How many visitors are expected this year?
A
1 million
3
Q
What fraction of the population is dependant on tourism?
A
> 1/2
4
Q
How far must all buildings be from the shoreline?
A
> 5m
5
Q
How tall can a building be?
A
No taller than the tree tops
6
Q
How much of an island can be built on?
A
<20%
7
Q
How is tourism being made sustainable?
A
Incinerators, solar hot water systems, septic tanks and desalinisation plants have been built
8
Q
How has Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies helped out?
A
They have set up a college offering BTEC courses in hotel catering
