THE TOURISM BACKLASH. Ann Maureen Samm-Regis Tunapuna Secondary School Form 5

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1 THE TOURISM BACKLASH Ann Maureen Samm-Regis Tunapuna Secondary School Form 5 1

2 Effects on the physical environment TOURISM PUTS PRESSURE ON THE FRAGILE ECO-SYSTEM OF THE REGION! 1. Damage to the Coral Reef 2. Pollution of Beaches 3. Depletion of Fishes 4. Beach Erosion 5. Destruction of natural vegetation 2

3 Effects on the physical environment: 1. DAMAGE TO CORAL REEF Proliferation of hotels along the coasts has resulted in pollution of beaches by inadequately treated sewerage. Cruise ships and yachts indiscriminately dump human waste into the seas and bays Snorkelers and divers Boats dropping anchor 3

4 Damage to Coral Reef scubaforum 4

5 Damage to Coral Reef phuketwan.com 5

6 Damage to Coral Reef pinterest.com 6

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8 Damage to Coral Reef 8

9 Effects on the physical environment: 2. POLLUTION OF BEACHES Health hazards: owater polluted by sewerage creates health hazards and can transmit deadly diseases such as dysentery, typhoid, cholera and hepatitis. Affects Aesthetic Beauty of the Environment 9

10 Pollution of beaches thephukenews 10

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12 Pollution of beaches wordpress 12

13 Pollution of beaches pinterest 13

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15 Pollution (sewage from cruise ships etc.) marineteam.org 15

16 Effects on the physical environment: 3. DEPLETION OF FISHES Overfishing has led to severe depletion of fish and shell-fish (snapper, grouper, lobster, conch, etc.) 16

17 DEPLETION OF FISHES mrmyersgeography 17

18 Effects on the physical environment: 4. BEACH EROSION The dredging and sand-mining associated with construction of hotels and guest houses along the beaches have resulted in beach erosion. ochanges in the patterns of tides, waves and currents 18

19 Sand-mining Prezi.com 19

20 Effects on the physical environment: 5. DESTRUCTION OF NATURAL VEGETATION To construct luxurious hotels and villas with facilities such as swimming pools and golf courses, a lot of natural vegetation has to be removed odestroys forests odestroys the habitat of a variety of wildlife 20

21 Effects on the socio-cultural environment 1. Land ownership 2. Brain drain 3. Dress 4. Prostitution and immorality 5. Commercialization of our culture 21

22 Effects on the socio-cultural environment: LAND OWNERSHIP Some Caribbean governments have enacted legislation allowing foreigners to own land. With the exchange rate in their favour, foreigners are purchasing prime property in the Caribbean. Land prices have escalated beyond the reach of many nationals Foreign ownership has increased: Many youths that have inherited land are selling their inheritance to foreigners because of the attractive prices offered Locals denied access to the beaches 22

23 Effects on the socio-cultural environment: BRAIN DRAIN Tourists are seen as citizens of developed countries who have wealth and affluence. This contrasts with Caribbean countries where unemployment and poverty are widespread encouraging nationals to migrate to greener pastures in search of a higher standard of living. 23

24 Effects on the socio-cultural environment: DRESS Caribbean nationals are generally conservative in their manner of dress. Tourists however can be seen in the streets and in stores in bikinis and shorts. Some even sunbathe naked or topless leading to a trend towards less conservative dressing among West Indian nationals. 24

25 Effects on the socio-cultural environment: PROSTITUTION AND IMMORALITY Mass tourism can have a serious impact on the values and behavioural standards of the people of any region. Prostitution (health and family life) STDs: Aids and other venereal diseases (syphilis, gonorrhoea, hepatitis, herpes) Lesbianism and homosexuality 25

26 June 2002 Write an article on the Factors which affect tourism in the Caribbean. In your article, first state THREE factors which hinder the development of tourism in the Caribbean. Next give THREE reasons why it is important for Caribbean countries to diversify the tourist industry in the region. Finally, suggest TWO strategies for obtaining funding to diversify the tourist industry in the region. 26

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30 June 2002 As president of a Hotel Association in the Caribbean, prepare a speech for a conference on The relationship between tourists and residents. In your address, describe THREE negative behaviours which visitors may experience and give THREE reasons why it is necessary to improve visitor-resident relationships. Finally, suggest TWO actions that residents may take to improve relationships between themselves and visitors to the country. 30

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34 June List three ways in which visitors can come into direct contact with residents of a host country. 2. Outline three ways in which conflicts/misunderstandings can arise between tourists and locals. 3. Give two measures the Tourist Board can take to promote positive relationships between visitors and locals. 34

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39 1. Tourism can be sustained without negatively affecting the physical environment. a) Describe activities which lead to environmental degradation in the process of catering for tourists. b) Advise your Minister of Tourism on ways of sustaining tourism without harming the physical environment. 39

40 2. The opportunities for tourists to interact with Caribbean people provide gains as well as losses. a) Describe the gains experienced by Caribbean countries through the interaction of tourists with nationals. b) Identify and explain the losses which such opportunities provide. c) Suggest measures to offset the losses. 40