What are the Impacts of Tourism - Part 2? Flashcards
1
Q
Give a Case Study to Show Impact of Tourism in a LEDC
A
Kenya (Africa)
2
Q
What is Kenya earns on tourism?
A
$500 million per year
3
Q
What are the physical attractions to Kenya?
A
- Hot Climate
- Long Sandy Beaches
- Warm Sea & Coral Reefs
- Safari Parks
4
Q
What are the Human attractions to Kenya?
A
- English Speaking
- Developed Roads & Airports
- Cheap cost of living
5
Q
What are the Benefits of Tourism in Kenya?
A
- Half of million people employed
- More Schools
- Local tribes able to make money. Maasai Tribe sell handicrafts.
6
Q
What are the Disadvantages of Tourism in Kenya?
A
- Game Park buses cause spoil erosion
- Savannah Hotels use water
- Coral reefs are damaged
- Jobs are low paid
7
Q
What are Sustainable Tourism methods in Kenya?
A
- Small Groups
- Limit the use of game parks
- Limiting the heights of hotels
- Power supplies limited
- Using local peoples as guides
8
Q
What is Kenya on the Butler’s Cycle?
A
Decline trying to halt this by using Sustainable Tourism
