jamaica

Question 1

Development gap

Answer 1

-Tourism contributed 24% of Jamaicas GDP in 2014
-Income from tourism is around US$2 billion each year and is paid in tax to the government
-Employment in tourism provides income which helps boost the the local economy
-220,000 work in tourism

-Seasonal jobs > unemployment
-TNCs take most of the money
-Locals are paid less

Question 2

Threats to development

Answer 2

-Footpath erosion
-Excessive waste + harmful emissions
-Habitat loss
-Improvements in roads and airports are slower due to infrastructure
-All-inclusive > money doesn’t go to locals
-Hurricanes
-Poverty