Kenya – Tourism and Reducing the Development Gap Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Background
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Located in East Africa, LIC.
Popular for safaris, wildlife (Big Five), beaches (Mombasa), Mount Kenya.
Tourism is Kenya’s top foreign currency earner.
2
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Economic Benefits from Tourism
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Around 10% of Kenya’s GDP
Provides over 1.1 million jobs
Over 1.5 million international tourists
Earns $1.5 billion per year
3
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Social & Environmental Benefits
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Income from tourism helps fund schools and healthcare
Growth in eco-tourism
National parks promote conservation
4
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Social & Environmental Negatives
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Tourism increases carbon emissions from flights and transport
Water overuse - tourists use 20x more water per day than locals
Profits often go to foreign companies (up to 80%)
Safari vehicles damage soil, disturb wildlife.
Jobs often seasonal and low paid
