jamaica

• reducing global development gap with tourism
• tourists attracted by beaches, nature reserves and international hotels
• using intermediate technology

  1. using equipment and techniques that can work in their country
  2. e.g. solar powered light bulbs in Nepal
• negative impact of tourism

  1. water pollution
  2. increased waste
  3. feet damage coral
  4. creates seasonal jobs
  5. increased crime
• what are tourists contribution to the economy

  1. support local businesses
  2. income from us tourist each year is $2 billion
  3. in 2014 24% of jamaicas GDP was from tourism
• tourism has...

  1. improved economy
  2. improved employment
  3. improved infrastructure
  4. improved quality of life
• improved employment

  1. jobs available for 200000 people
• improved infrastructure

  1. investment on the north coast
  2. trelawig - new port and cruiseliner
  3. hotel accomodation