impacts of tourism

Question 1

what are the economic impacts of tourism?

Answer 1

1. foreign exchange earnings which are used to pay foreign debts and pay for imports
2. used to create employment in different sectors such as accomodation,transportation,food and beverage
3. provides government revenue
   4.rise in the value of real estate
   5.economic leakage

Question 2

explain how government revenue is earned

Answer 2

when tourism buisness seeks license and permits
landing fees for aircraft
berthing fees for cruise lines
taxes on goods bought by tourists
departure and head taxes
import duties on goods bought for the tourism industry

Question 3

explain rise in value of real estate

Answer 3

the price of land in tourist areas will be significantly high .
this is due to the government who spends in the area to improve and advance infracstructure

Question 4

explain economic linkages

Answer 4

tourism has open the doors for the connection with primary,secondary and tertitary sectors. This has caused buisness to expand and create new buisness

Question 5

what are the negative socio-cultural impact of tourism?

Answer 5

1. locals are derived of privileges due to lowered incomes and tourist enjoys all the income
2. tourists are naive and are exploited by locals who charge extra for goods and services.
3. visitors lack respect and disregard for local culture and customs.
4. visitors remain isolated in hotels and do not interact with locals.
5. residents may be offensive and harassing.

Question 6

what are the positive socio-cultural impact?

Answer 6

cultural exchange. both local and tourists grow to understand and appreciate different cultures
revitalization of arts and crafts

Question 7

what are the negative economic impact of tourism?

Answer 7

danger of over-dependence on tourism
increase in inflation and higher land values
leakages
seasonality of the tourism industry
creation of other external cost

Question 8

positive technological impact of tourism

Answer 8

1. convenience
2. enhance customer service
3. confidentiality and security of information

Question 9

negative technological impact of tourismm

Answer 9

1. expensive to create digital infrastructure
2. connectivity challenges
3. service disruption
4. confidentiality/ security challenges

Question 10

positive environmental impacts of toursim

Answer 10

1. biological preservation
2. creation/preservation of parks
3. better use of marginal lands
4. improve waste management

Question 11

negative environmental impact of toursim

Answer 11

1.air,land and water pollution
2. deforestation
3. vandelism
4.lost of habitat
5.destruction of marine life