Jamaica

Tourism Benefits

Environment

Conservation and landscaping projects provide job opportunities and encourage people to visit

Infrastructure

High level of investment on north coast (center of most tourism)

New port and cruise liner facilities built at Trelawney together with hotel accommodation

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Economy

2014

24% of Jamaica's GDP (one of the highest proportions in the world)

Expected to rise to 32% by 2024

Multiplier effect

An effect in economics in which an increase in spending produces an increase in national income and consumption greater than the initial amount spent.

Taxes paid contribute to Jamaica's development and reduction of the development gap

$2 billion per annum income from tourism

Employment

200,000 jobs

Directly

Hotels

Transport

Tourist Attractions

Indirectly

Shops

Manufacturing

Banking

Quality of Life

Wealthy Jamaicans live in high quality housing with a high standard of living

Northern tourist areas like Montego Bay and Ocho Rios

Background Information

Economy

Manufacturing (limited amount)

Mining (e.g. bauxite and oil)

Agriculture (sugar and rum)

2.7 million population

Tourism Disadvantages

Quality of Life

Large numbers of people live in poor housing with limited food supply and inadequate access to fresh water, healthcare and education

Close to major tourist destinations

Environment

Mass tourism creates issues such as footpath erosion, excessive waste and harmful emissions

Location

South of USA

Caribbean Sea

Continent of North America

Tourism Pull Factors

Hub for cruise ships

Rich cultural heritage

Beautiful beaches

Warm, sunny climate

Good international air commnuications