Case Study: how tourism reduces development gap

• What is the main focus of tourism growth in Kenya?

  Beach holidays and safari
• How much revenue does tourism bring to the Kenyan economy?

  $5 billion
• How many people are directly employed in the tourism industry in Kenya?

  230,000
• What type of jobs are created in the tourism industry in Kenya?

  Formal jobs
• Name 3 benefits of switching from informal to formal employment in tourism?

  1. Income becomes more reliable
  2. Standard of living is increased
  3. More tax generated
• What is a negative impact of tourism development on local infrastructure in Kenya?

  Focus on tourism, neglecting ordinary Kenyans
• What percentage of the Kenyan population still lives in slums?

  47%
• What happens to profits generated from tourism in Kenya?

  Most profits go to holiday companies in HICs
• Which holiday company is mentioned as taking profits from Kenya?

  Tui
• What is a characteristic of most jobs in the tourism industry in Kenya?

  They are low-income jobs
• What are the main features of tourism growth in Kenya?

  • Large advertisement campaign aimed at HICs
  • Planned new airport in Nairobi
  • Main activities: beach holidays and safari
• What are the positive and negative impacts of tourism in Kenya?

  Positives:

  • $5 billion revenue for the economy
  • 230,000 formal jobs created
  • Increased reliability of income

  
  

  Negatives:

  • Focus on tourism over local needs
  • Profits mainly go to HIC companies
  • Most jobs are low-income
• Where is the new airport planned?

  Nairobi, Kenya -east Africa