tourism - Jamaida

What are 3 general points about Jamaica’s location?

➡ Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea
➡ 3rd largest island in the Caribbean
➡ Major sectors: tourism + agriculture (together = over 50% of jobs)

What are 5 tourist attractions in Jamaica?

➡ Seven Mile Beach – white sand and clear water
➡ Dunn’s River Falls – climbable waterfalls
➡ Bob Marley Museum – in Kingston, for reggae fans
➡ Port Royal – historic pirate hub
➡ Exotic plants and flowers, like hibiscus

What are 5 positive impacts of tourism in Jamaica?

➡ $1.9 billion earned from tourism in 2024
➡ 200,000+ people work in tourism jobs
➡ Farmers sell produce to hotels – helps local economy
➡ Tourism money funds education & healthcare
➡ Roads & airports improved; 3 national parks created

What are 5 negative impacts of tourism in Jamaica?

➡ 25% of workers jobless in low season (May–Nov)
➡ Traffic jams and litter in popular places
➡ Water shortages from high tourist use
➡ Footpath erosion and trampled vegetation
➡ Local-tourist clashes due to culture differences

How is tourism managed in Jamaica?

➡ Protected zones like Blue & John Crow Mountains
➡ Tourist limits at crowded sites (e.g. Dunn’s River Falls)
➡ Eco-friendly boats used in marine tours
➡ More bins at beaches (e.g. Seven Mile Beach)
➡ Signs to educate tourists about wildlife