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Flashcards in Mass Tourism - Pos + Neg Deck (3)
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1
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What is a positive effect of Mass Tourism in Jamaica?

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  • Tourism brings in money to Jamaica - 20% of its GDP - the money can be spent on essential services such as health care and education
2
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What are the problems Jamaica is facing?

A
  • It’s tourist numbers are declining slightly due to competition from new resorts across other Caribbean islands
3
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What is a negative effect of Mass Tourism in Jamaica?

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  • Many of the jobs created are seasonal, so people can become unemployed