Jamaica (tourism)

• Where is Jamaica located?

  In the West Indies, south of Cuba
• What is the population of Jamaica?

  Almost 3 million
• What is Jamaica's rank in size among Caribbean islands?

  Third largest
• What type of climate does Jamaica have?

  Tropical climate with low precipitation
• How long was Jamaica a colony?

  From 1655 to 1962
• Which country controlled Jamaica during its colonial period?

  Britain
• What economic issue did Jamaica face after independence?

  Inability to compete with lower prices
• What led to high unemployment levels in Jamaica post-independence?

  Inability to compete in exports
• What are the main reasons for tourism in Jamaica?

  • Climate and beaches
  • New hotels and resorts
  • Cruise ship tourism
• What is the government’s plan regarding hotel rooms in Jamaica?

  Add 15,000 new hotel rooms
• What was built in 2013 to enhance tourism in Jamaica?

  A new cruise ship pier
• What do cruise ship tourists seek in Jamaica?

  Cultural and historic excursions
• Name two popular tourist destinations in Jamaica.

  Negril beach and Falmouth
• What is Negril beach known for?

  Best beaches and water sports
• Why is Falmouth popular among tourists?

  Best-preserved Georgian town in Caribbean
• What significant feature does Falmouth have for cruise tourists?

  A new cruise pier
• When did tourism in Jamaica start to increase significantly?

  In the 1950s
• How many tourists visited Jamaica in 2019?

  4.5 million
• How many cruise ship passengers visited Jamaica in 2019?

  2 million
• What percentage of Jamaica's GDP comes from tourism?

  Over 30%
• What percentage of the working population is employed in tourism in Jamaica?

  25%
• How much did tourism in Jamaica grow by in 2019?

  9%
• How much income did tourism generate in Jamaica in 2019?

  $3.3 billion USD
• What are the issues with tourism in Jamaica?

  • Increased dependency on tourism
  • Environmental impact from construction
  • Seasonal and low-paid jobs
  • Leakage of profits to foreign companies
  • High water usage and waste production
• What environmental issue arises from hotel construction in Jamaica?

  Destruction of habitats like mangrove swamps
• How does increased tourism affect traffic in Jamaica?

  It leads to increased air pollution
• What is a common issue with jobs in tourism?

  Many are seasonal and low paid
• What does "leakage" refer to in tourism?

  Profits going back to foreign companies
• How much more water do tourists use compared to locals?

  Ten times as much
• What environmental damage has occurred in Negril?

  One-third of coral reef has died
• What solutions have been proposed for tourism issues in Jamaica?

  • Develop ecotourism in non-tourist areas
  • Encourage tourists to stay in local communities
  • Implement strict sewage waste controls