Tourism Closing the Development Gap: Tunisia Flashcards
When did Tunisia first benefit from Tourism?
1960
How many tourists was there in 2013?
6.2m
What is the GNI of Tunisia?
$4230
What is the climate?
40*C
What cultural benefits does Tunisia have?
7 UNESCO Sites
What art’s opportunities occurred?
Films such as Star Wars were filmed in Tunisia
What attracts families to Tunisia?
Package Holidays from Tour Operators such as Jet2Holidays
How many Tunisians work in the tourist sector?
370,000
How does Tunisia financially benefit?
Tunisia is now one of Africa’s Wealthiest Nations
How has the quality of people’s health and life benefitted in Tunisia?
Tunisia now invests 4% of GDP into healthcare
How has the education sector benefitted in Tunisia?
13% increase in literacy rates
How has tourism supported the emancipation of women?
Links with other nations has set a precedent for Tunisia, education is now compulsory for Women
What is the Multiplier Effect?
Other industries not linked to tourism benefit too,
E.g Restaurants need food, farmers grow food
How is the environment negatively impacted by tourism in Tunisia?
Waste and Litter from hotels has lead to a surge in water pollution - Plumbing infrastructure
What is “Leakage of Profits”?
Most of the income from tourism is kept by tour operators