Jamaica Flashcards
(6 cards)
Where is jamaica?
Caribbean, North America
WHAT is the jamaica case study?
An example of mass tourism to a tropical destination.
WHY do we study jamaica as a case study?
To understand whether tourism can be a strategy to improve the development of a country.
What attractions are there in Jamaica?
Ocho Rios - white sand beach resort
Negril Marine National Park - coral reef, fish, boat rides
Turtle beach
What is a positive to the environment in Jamaica?
new sewage treatment works, nature reserves and sustainable eco tourism businesses growing in popularity.
How has tourism helped reduce the development gap in Jamaica? (GDP and investment in the…)
-Contributed to 24 % of Jamaica’s GDP in 2014
-Encourages investment in infrastructure in the North such as roads
