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Economic roles of tourism |
-generate revenue -GDP -provides jobs -increase foreign exchange -tourists pay tax -brings foreign investors |
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Challenges of tourism |
- Dutch disease syndrome -high dependency on tourism - MNCs destroy local businesses - modern day slavery dependency on foreign nations |
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Positive social impacts of tourism |
- cultural exchange and diversity- understanding and appreciation - tropical- promotes health tourism - heritage tourism- protection of antique buildings |
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Negatives impacts of tourism -socially |
- sex tourism- rent a rasta - spread of diseases - crime -drugs - xenophobia- discrimination - gambling |
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+ve environmental roles of tourism |
sustainable tourism Eco tourism |
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-ve of tourism |
Ocean liners dump oil Anchors are dropped destroys reefs Fertilizers on golf course Hotel run off into ocean Traffic human and cars Littering leads to flooding +diseases |
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Challenges for tourism sector |
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Roles of CTO |
Tries to: - promote c'bbean globally - educate all nations on importance of tourism - creates a voice for c'bbean - international events -provides technical support -ensures tourists don't damage enviro |
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How does sustainable tourism promote development |
-promote eco tourism - ensure stalk holders are educated - proper land usage - laws are enacted - alternative forms of fuel - preserving local culture |
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Why is sustainable tourism not feasible
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1. Expensive - hence they would have to increase fares2. Stakeholders have a problem with laws3. Hoteliers prefer other countries4. MNC doesn't follow country requirements |
