Problems and oppertunities of tourism
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- Created on: 13-03-16 14:32
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- Problems and oppertunities created by tourism
- Jamaica- oppertunities
- economic oppertunities
- GDP has risen substantially
- tourism has lead to development of hard infra structure EG roads and airports
- tourisms direct contribution: $1.2 billion (direct) $3.8 billion (in direct) which is 31% of total GDP
- large source of foreign exchange
- social oppertunities
- in 1970's jamaica introduced 'Jamaicanisation polocies, designed to attract foreign investment. income went directs on social developments
- Large hotels are becomming socially conscious by funding local social projects
- Astra Country Inn- recognised as pioneer hotel, in promotes local B and B and encourages development of local suppliers
- Jamaican tourist board promotes positive aspect of jamaican culture, EG Bob marley museum in Kingston
- community tourism is promoted- pro-poor tourism
- direct employment- 92,000 and indirect is 289,000
- Environmental oppertunities
- 2 marine parks are conserving coral reefsoff West coast. at risk from overfishing and pollution
- entry fees to national parks pay for conservation
- Ecotourism is developing- raft trips down Rio Grande river, small groups of people, ma power, irregular trips so not to disturb wildlife
- economic oppertunities
- Myanmar- problems
- economic problems
- major human rights abuses have been ctalouged in tourist industry
- foreign currency mainly spent on military. less than 44p per person spent on socila issues
- difficult to travel around as hotels and transport companies are owned by military/
- direct travel and tourism- 3% of employment, indirect is 6% total employment. 3% of GDP
- social problems
- 100,000 visitors per year
- Burma campaign UK suggest that 1 million people have been displaced from thei homes to make the cities 'beautiful'
- in Pagan 5000 villigers were given 2 weeks to pack up and leave
- Tourism concern say that by people visiting we are accepting the poor human rights
- jobs are seasonal
- political issues
- lack of political development. 60% of people live in extreme poverty
- environmental issues
- expanding tourism has been rushed and the ennvironment has suffered
- tropical islands, magrove and rice growing plains have all taken a hit.
- economic problems
- Jamaica- oppertunities
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