Jamaica-[tourism to reduce development gap]

Question 1

Jamaica:
What is some Background information?

Answer 1

-Island in Caribbean Sea, central America, 3rd largest, capital is Kingston.

Question 2

Jamaica:
Why was there a growth in Tourism?

Answer 2

-Huge Tourist Attraction due to climate and location.
-Honeypot sites.

Question 3

Jamaica:
What are social benefits of Tourism?

Answer 3

-Main source of employment (200,000 employees improving quality of life).
-Wealthy tourist areas such as Montego Bay & Ocho Rios leads to high quality and standard of living.

Question 4

Jamaica:
What are economic benefits of Tourism?

Answer 4

-24% of GDP comes from tourism (expected to rise to 32% by 2024); Led to high levels of investment where tourism is centred.

Question 5

Jamaica:
What are environmental benefits of Tourism?

Answer 5

Conservation and landscaping projects provide jobs, preserve environment
-New water treatment plant has reduced pollution
-eco-tourism is expanding in isolated areas.