Human Geography (Tourism)

Mass Tourism - Jamaica

Mass tourism is a type of tourism that involves thousands of people going to the same place at the same time of year. This is the most popular type of tourism as it is the cheapest and often sold in a package deal. A package deal is when a company caters for all of the tourists needs. For example, Thomas Cook selling a package deal what include plane tickets, hotel, food and activities.

Attractions

• 1.9 million tourists in 2009.

• Montego Bay for the beach and water sports
• Deep sea fishing at Port Antonio
• Caves at cockpit
• Golf courses
• Cultural activites such as visting historical areas such as Port Maria
• Environmental related tourist attractions such as bird sanctuaries, Botanic gardens and a national park.

Positive

• 20% of Jamaica's GDP is from tourism. This money can be used to make health care and education…