The global travel challenge Lesson objectives To examine the problems faced by the tourism industry To assess the common conflicts in MEDCs and LEDCs Starter – a quiz! This many murders occurred in Jamaica in 2007 A. 80 B. 200 C. 1500 This % of profits goes to TNCs running hotels in LEDCs A. 30 B. 60 C. 80 This % fall in visitors happened in Kenya following rioting A. 36 B. 25 C. 58 In the Maldives, this % of the economy is supported by tourism A. 30 B. 50 C. 40 Following the 2004 tsunami, the visitor numbers dropped this % in the Maldives A. 45 B. 70 C. 85
The answers Starter – a quiz! This many murders occurred in Jamaica in 2007 A. 80 B. 200 C. 1500 This % of profits goes to TNCs running hotels in LEDCs A. 30 B. 60 C. 80 This % fall in visitors happened in Kenya following rioting A. 36 B. 25 C. 58 In the Maldives, this % of the economy is supported by tourism A. 30 B. 50 C. 40 Following the 2004 tsunami, the visitor numbers dropped this % in the Maldives A. 45 B. 70 C. 85
Task Have a look at the statements you have. Where do they fit? Is it a social, economic, environmental or political problem? Does it apply to a LEDC, MEDC or both? Arrange them on the A 3 sheets for your group Prepare to discuss, some may disagree
LEDC MEDC Both
Tourism: Good to bad Tourism increases Wealthy tourists arrive Pickpockets increase Attacks on tourists increase Crime increases Demand from tourists (and locals) Drugs increases Tourism increases Increase in air travel Drugs smuggled on flights Tourism increases Foreign investment increases Gov. relaxes planning regulations TNCs increase developments Tourism increases Increased resort population Tourists have accidents Clinics are crowded. Locals have to wait longer Government reliant on tourism Decrease in healthcare
The global travel challenge Lesson objectives To examine the problems faced by the tourism industry To assess the common conflicts in MEDCs and LEDCs Two common problems in both LEDCs and MEDCs One problem in LEDCs One problem in MEDCs
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