Tourism in the country of Jamaica has long since proven to be very popular ever since it was hyped up as a health spa in 1862. Since than mass tourism has taken full effect not only with its natural beauty and many attractions but with the work and development of the Jamaican Tourist Board it has become a favored tourist destination in the Caribbean region. Since tourism is Jamaica ’s primary foreign exchange industry the Jamaican government has continually invested in tourism development. While
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Module Title: Sustainable Tourism Planning Assessment Title: Coursework Assessment Topic 1: The Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development in Jamaica Course: BSc (Hons) Tourism Management Student Name: Chan Sze Nga‚ Celia Shape student number: 127001766 SHU student number: 91207470 Jamaica is an island which located in the Southwest Caribbean Sea. It is the third large island in the region with incredible scenic beauty and many natural resources. Tourists are attracted
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An analysis of the tourism industry in Sochi‚ Russia and the expected influence of the olympic games (2014) on tourism in Sochi. Table of content: 1. Introduction. 3 2. Methodology. 4 3. Tourism industry. 6 3.1. Accommodation and eateries. 6 3.2. Sports. 7 3.3. Attractions. 8 3.4. Weather and nature. 8 4. Problems. 9 4.1. Tourism. 9 4.2. Infrastructure. 10 4.3. Weather. 11 4.4. Neighbours
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Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean. Its absolute location is 18.1096 degrees North and 77.2975 degrees West. There are no countries that border this island‚ but there are some that surround it. Jamaica is 238 miles from Cuba‚ 600 miles away from Mexico‚ 99.4 miles from Haiti‚ 1245 miles from the equator‚ 469.1 miles from the Dominican Republic‚ and 479 miles away from the Bahamas. Jamaica is greatly known for its resorts‚ diving‚ and snorkeling sites. There over 100 rivers‚ but most of
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If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ I would travel to… Jamaica “If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ I would travel to Jamaica” If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ where would I go? My number one place in the world to travel to would be Jamaica. Jamaica to me is one of the most beautiful‚ exotic‚ and tropical place I have ever researched. My main reason to travel to Jamaica would be to explore the Dunn’s River Falls. I would also explore Montego Bay as well as to
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Descriptive Essay 520 words My Vacation in Jamaica For my birthday‚ I wanted to go somewhere I’ve never been before‚ see things I’ve never seen. I decided to go to Ocho Rios‚ Jamaica. I flew in‚ and stayed at a beautiful all inclusive resort. The beaches and weather were flawless‚ the staff was astonishing and the food was unlimited. Plenty of activities to enjoy. It was definitely a good destination for my birthday. When I walked up from the cab I was in shock of how detailed this
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Discovered by Christopher Columbus‚ Jamaica is one of the most beautiful places on this tiny planet we call earth. The country is so beautiful that their main source of income is tourism. Jamaica’s economy is extremely dependent on services‚ which is nearly 80% of their GDP. Not only does Jamaica depend severely on outsiders visiting the country but the economy faces challenges in growth of its economy. Problems such as high crime‚ corruption and unemployment is bringing Jamaica’s economy to an all-time
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You are here: / Why / Socio-cultural impacts The socio-cultural impacts of conventional tourism described here‚ are the effects on host communities of direct and indirect relations with tourists and of interaction with the tourism industry. For a variety of reasons‚ host communities often are the weaker party in interactions with their guests and service providers. The impacts arise when tourism brings about changes in value systems and behaviour‚ thereby threatening indigenous identity. Furthermore
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When did they come? Jamaica was first colonized by a native group of South American origin who‚ in the early history of Jamaica‚ called their home a paradise of wood and water. The Arawak were there to greet Christopher Columbus when he arrived in Jamaica in 1494‚ beginning a long period of European colonization there. The history of Jamaica as a European outpost saw the island under Spanish rule for 150 years‚ during which the city now known as Spanish Town was established and flourished as the
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Background Jamaica’s economy is heavily dependent on tourism‚ which is the nation’s leading generator of foreign exchange earnings and revenue. Given the competitive nature of tourism in the Caribbean region‚ this sector is especially vulnerable to any degradation of its coastal resources. In recent years‚ negative impacts from poorly planned urban and tourism developments (poor solid waste and wastewater management practices‚ for example) have affected water quality and near shore ecosystems
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