Mass Tourism

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  • Mass tourism is organised tourism the large numbers of people.
    • For example, visiting Spain on a package holiday would count as mass tourism.
      • But, holidays where people organise it themselves or small-group tours don't count
  • Economic impacts of mass tourism:
    • Positive - it brings money into the local economy
      • It creates jobs for local people and increases the income of industries that supply tourism
    • Negative - A lot of the profits made from tourism is kept by the large travel companies, rather than going to the local economy
  • Social impacts of mass tourism:
    • Positive - lots of jobs mean that young people are more likely to stay in the area
      • Improved roads, communication and infrastructure for tourists also benefit local people
      • Income from tourism can be reinvested in the local…

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