Money brought into local economy. Benalmadena
was a small fishing village now a tourist resort
Creates jobs for local people and increases the income
of industries that supply tourism - multiplier effect
Lots of jobs mean young people will stay in the area
Improved roads and communications benefit
the local people (new airport in Malaga)
Traditional industries such as wooden
crafts and lace making have benefited
Nightclubs, casinos and other forms of entertainment
have been developed, again providing jobs
Local farmers benefit supplying food to hotels. Indeed
Benalmedena and the surrounding area has become a 'honey
pot site'. However the growth of tourism also has a negative side
Costs
Many of the jobs are low pay and seasonal. However this problem has been partly
solved by O.A.P's going to Benalmedena for the winter months (Grey pound)
Some of the hotels built in the 1980's now look shabby
The increase in traffic has become a problem for locals and tourists
The behaviour of some tourists can offend the locals. Drunkenness
and noise have become a problem for the marina area in Benalmedena
In the late nineties land prices soared around Benalmedena and good farm
land has been built over. Much of the surrounding countryside has been spoilt
The growth in souvenir shops, takeaway restaurants and similar facilities
needed by visitors are no use to the local people this can cause resentment
EFFECTS OF TOURISM
Negative
Economic
Farmland is lost - some farmers lose their jobs and
homes and the food supply is reduced. House prices
increase too fast. The cost of living for local people rises.
Poorly paid jobs in the service industry. Low paid
seasonal holiday jobs only. The cost of building rises.
Foreigners get jobs e.g lifeguard instead of local people.
Social
Discos and bars open until late, and very noisy all
night. Kenyan people living in the National Parks have
been forced to leave their homes. Involve wild late
night parties. Involve wild late night parties.
Foreigners get jobs e.g lifeguard instead of local
people. Drunk people fighting in the streets at night.
Environmental
Wildlife has died. Beaches and sheltered lagoons may
be polluted. Cause waste and pollution. Lots of minibuses
driving on the dirt tracks can create lots of dust/mud and
soil erosion. Vegetation is cleated to make way for big
hotels. Endanger the survival of rainforest plant and
animal species. Birdlife has flown off as habitat
destroyed. Animals can get put off feeding, drinking and
mating if there are minibuses very close. Hot air balloons
have loud gas burners which make a lot of noise. Minibus
drivers take tourists to the animals.
Positive
Economic
Jobs in hotels and bars. Money for hospitals
and schools. Demand for locally produced
souvenirs. Modernisation of airports, roads
and ports. The money that tourists bring in
goes to the government, not to the local
people. Tourism can create lots of jobs.
Money from tourism has helped to improve
roads, houses, schools and hospitals.
Builders get a lot of work. Foreign
investment. Minibus drivers get good tips if
they drive off the paths and get really close
to the animals. Tourists eat the local food
and drink the local drink. Local people can
make souvenirs to sell to the tourists.
Enable profits from tourist to reach the local
people.
Social
Teach people
traditional crafts and
life skills of the forest.
Tourists eat the local
food and drink the
local drink. Minibus
drivers take tourists to
the animals. Be
educational for the
tourists. Allow tourists
to 'observe' local
people in their native
habitat.
Environmental
Infrastructure like
power and water
supplies
connected.
Modernisations of
airports, roads
and ports.
***KENYA*** - Tourism impacts LEDC
Kenya is located in the East of Africa. Kenya is on the coast and
the equator runs straight throughout the middle. It's capital is
Nairobi. Some countries that border Kenya is Uganda and
Tanzania. Kenya's sea is the Indian Ocean. Kenya became a
popular tourist destination in the 1970's & 80's
Why visit Kenya?
HUMAN
-Cultural experience
local tribes (e.g
Maasai. Learn about
their lifestyle)
-English speaking:
two official
languages are
English & Swahili.
-Good transport
links, well developed
roads and airport in
Nairobi
PHYSICAL
-Tropical climate
(sun all year around)
-Safari holidays (the
big 5:lion, elephant,
rhino, leopard,
buffalo) e.g Maasai
Mara/Nakuru
National Park.
-Coastal Holidays
e.g South East
beach Mombassa. . .
-Coral reefs 240
square miles. 800+
turtles
Impacts
Positive
-People are more
educated about
african culture.
-Brings money to
the local area due
to tourists
spending money.
-More jobs
available in the
hotels etc
Negative
-Safari vehicle
frighten and scare
away wildlife.
-More tourists
mean more litter,
pollution from
cars/transport.
-Culture and
tradition may be
spoilt
Benefits
Economic
-Half a million
people are
employed in
tourism -Living
standards
improved,
more schools
and hospitals
-Kenya's
infrastructure
has improved
-Local tribes
are able to
make money
(e.g the Maasai
tribe sell
handicrafts)
Environmental
-Safari parks protect animal
poachers and prevent extinction
Social
-Traditional skills retained
-Tourists educated about wildlife
Costs
Economic
-Jobs are low paid and temporary
-Foreign multinationals own 80%
of the hotels, so most profit goes
back to MEDC's
Environmental
-Coral reefs are damaged
-Safari buses cause soil erosion
and alter animal behaviour
-Hotels use up precious water
Social
-Traditional ways are
lost as they dance for
tourists to make a living
-Alcohol and standards of
dress offend kenyan
muslims. . . . . . . . . .
.-Sex tourism is common
on the coast