Jamaica Flashcards
what were Jamaicans main exports before tourism
sugar and oil - primary
rum - secondary
how many people travel by boat to jamaica
1.1 million
on average, how much do people arriving by boat spend
$70 per person
how many people travel by plane to jamaica
2.5 million
on average, how much do people arriving by plane spend
$120
what is the port in north jamaica called
montego bay
how has the north benefited from from the port and airport
they have gained more money which can be sued for improving infrastructure
what has tourism in the north created
a north south divide
what percentage of jamaicans in the south live in poverty
16%
what is the total income in a year due to tourism
$200 million
how many jobs were directly created due to tourism
200,000
what percentage of jamaicas GNI comes from tourism
24%
what does the increase in income from tourism cause
better education and healthcare, higher life expectancy, better standard of living, allows for ecotourism to be developed
