Week 3 & 4 content

Question 1

What are some positive impacts of tourism? (recognising impacts)

Answer 1

growing industry with backward linkages.
has proven to be quite resilient.
labour-intensive.
provides jobs for unskilled labour.

Question 2

What are some negative impacts of tourism? (recognising impacts)

Answer 2

work conditions in the industry are sub par
can lead to price increase and speculation
puts pressure on local resources
sometimes primarily driven by direct foreign investment.