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Summary Jamaica - reducing development gap - tourism GEOGRAPHY GCSE
Case Study - Jamaica - Tourism reducing the development gap - facts & figures - How tourism boosts the economy - Advantages & disadvantages of tourism
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JamaicaTourism reducing the development gap
- Caribbean - Between North and South America
- Northern Hempisphere
- Climate is constant - Tourism takes place throughout the year
Facts:
- Population - 2.7 million
- 10% of population works in tourism
- Tourism employs 220,000 Jamaicans directly
- Most popular destination in the Caribbean
- Number of visitors - 2.2 million
Tourism Boosting Economy
- Over 220,000 jobs in tourism
- 10% of country employed in tourism
- Tourists spend money in local bars & restaurants - Multiplier Effect
- Cruise passengers spend on average $70 & other visitors $120
- $2 Billion of income from tourism each year
- Tourism contributes to 24% of the GDP
- By 2024 tourism is predicted to make up 32% of the GDP
Advantages & Disadvantages of Tourism
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