CASE STUDY 1: Tourism in Jamaica

Question 1

(2)

Significance of Tourism in Jamaica?

Answer 1

Areas with lots of TOURISTS = MORE DEVELOPED.
e.g: Larger ports as Transport links.

Question 2

How many tourists were there in 2017?

Answer 2

4.3 million.

Question 3

(3)

Significance of tourism in Kingston in Jamaica?

Answer 3

• AIRPORT = more TOURISTS
• LOTS OF HOTELS = more TOURISTS
• Lots of MUSEUMS = more TOURISTS.

Question 4

Significance of tourism in Montego Bay in Jamaica?

Answer 4

• ATTRACTIVE SANDY BEACHES.
• Tourists able to do lots of ACTIVITES.

Question 5

(3)

BENEFITS OF TOURISM IN JAMAICA

Answer 5

• 29K people have jobs in TOURISM.
• Ecotourism: PROTECTS wildlife and national parks.
• MULTIPLIER EFFECT.

Question 5

(3)

DRAWBACKS OF TOURISM IN JAMAICA

Answer 5

• ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGES
• AIR POLLUTION (buses, cars)
• Inequality (places with little to no tourism)

Question 6

(2)

Significance of tourism in Blue Mountain National Park in Jamaica?

Answer 6

• Home of eco-tourism.
• Exports its coffee (expensive)

[$2bn from tourism in Jamaica]