JAMAICA tourism

• What is the population of Jamaica?

  1. 93 million
• What are the main industries in Jamaica?


  Manufacturing of minerals and agricultural production
• What are the two main minerals produced in Jamaica?


  Bauxite and oil
• Why is Jamaica suited for tourism?


  Due to its warm climate, beaches, and rich cultural heritage
• How has Jamaica used tourism to address its development gap?


  By leveraging its natural attractions to boost economic growth
• What percentage of Jamaica's GDP did tourism account for in 2019?


  34%
• How much revenue does tourism generate for Jamaica annually?

  £2 billion
• What is the largest source of foreign exchange for Jamaica?

  Tourism
• What infrastructure improvements have resulted from tourism development in Jamaica?


  Improvements in roads, power, and environmental conservation
• How many people does tourism employ directly and indirectly in Jamaica?

  300,000 people
• What types of jobs are considered direct employment in tourism?


  Jobs in hotels, transport, and tourist attractions
• What types of jobs are considered indirect employment in tourism?


  Jobs in shops, restaurants, manufacturing, and banking
• What is the multiplier effect in the context of tourism in Jamaica?


  It helps boost the economy through local spending in shops and services
• How does tourism contribute to skills development in Jamaica?


  By helping locals find future employment opportunities
• Where are investments in Jamaica primarily centered?


  At tourist hotspots
• What developments were made on the north coast of Jamaica?


  A new port, cruise liner facilities, and hotel accommodations
• How do new tourist facilities attract foreign investors to Jamaica?


  By generating more jobs and boosting the economy
• What is the quality of life like in northern tourist areas of Jamaica?

  Wealthy Jamaicans have a high standard of living
• What challenges do many people in Jamaica still face despite tourism development?


  Poverty, poor housing, limited food supply, and inadequate access to services
• What percentage of hotel workers in Jamaica are laid off during the low season?

  25%
• What are some environmental disadvantages of tourism in Jamaica?


  Footpath erosion, excessive waste, and harmful emissions
• What are some environmental advantages of tourism in Jamaica?

  Conservation, landscaping, and water treatment to reduce pollution
• How does ecotourism in Jamaica aim to reduce environmental impact?


  By organizing small group trips on manpower boats
• What should students remember when answering exam questions about case studies?


  • Simply repeating case study information is not enough
  • Must apply knowledge to support answers
  • Assess the importance of tourism by discussing benefits and quantifying them
  • Recognize that not all developments are beneficial and that development is uneven
• What are the key components of assessing the importance of tourism for a country's development?


  1. What the country has done in terms of tourism
  2. How it has benefited the country
  3. By how much it has benefited
  4. Consideration of uneven development