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tourism - Coggle Diagram
tourism
benefits of tourism
urban regeneration
jobs
rental cars, hotels, tourguides & services
increased tax revenue
improved infrastructure & public services
more money to economy
increased house prices
more customes for businesses
protection of natural parks
1/4 work in tourism
problems of tourism
impact of too many visitors on fragile sites & biodiversity
high demand for resources (water)
rise in house prices
production & disposal of waste/ sewage
conflict between locals & tourist
increased urbanisation
seasonal unemployment
high levels of pollution & cogestion
case study where tourism is important: Jamaica
attractions
coral reef
diving & jet-skiing
beautiful beaches
benefits
money spent on businesses
employment
taxes paid to government
climate
tropical
hot
7 hours of sun
problems
cleared mangroves
leads to beach erosion
jet skis damage coral reef
PSI
in 2008, tourists spent $2 billion
island in the Caribbean
make up 20% of Jamaicas GDP
population is 2.961 million
reasons for tourism growth
technological
flying is cheaper & booking online is quick & easy
travel is quick & easy due to motorways, airport expansion & faster jet airacraft
car ownership has increased
expansion of choice
increasing number of package holidays
ecotourism & unusual destinations are rapidly expanding
social/ economic
people have fewer children
increased amount of holiday leave
people have mroe leisure & holiday time from work
since 1950's people have became wealthier
2 working parents
life expectancy has risen therefore people retire with good pensions & can afford more trips
larger incomes
solutions
promote tourism in other areas
encourage tourism during off-peak times