The diagram in Fig. 6 follows passengers during a one-day cruise-ship visit to a Caribbean town. Tourism officers are using this cap figure to decide whethe...
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The diagram in Fig. 6 follows passengers during a one-day cruise-ship visit to a Caribbean town. Tourism officers are using this cap figure to decide whether the town gains enough income from the visit. Some passengers stay on board, while others buy organised excursions, food or crafts. The arrows show money and people moving through the local economy. Use the study figure and your knowledge of international tourism.
(a) Identify two places where cruise passengers may spend money in Fig. 6. [3]
(b) Describe the movement of passengers shown by the arrows in the figure. [4]
(c) State five reasons why cruise tourism can produce limited income for local businesses. [5]
(d) Explain how a locally owned excursion company could increase the multiplier effect of tourism. [6]
(e) Outline seven environmental or social problems that may result when a large cruise ship visits a small town. [7]
Answer Details
(a) Cruise passengers may spend money with a tour operator, local guides, at the craft market, or on cruise-ship services. [3]
(b) Passengers arrive by cruise ship. Some are directed to a tour operator, some use local guides, and some visit the craft market; they then spend time in the town or return to the ship. [4]
(c) Local income can be limited because passengers may buy packages before arrival and the cruise company may retain much of the fare. Visits are short, many passengers eat on board or do not leave the ship, imported souvenirs may be sold, and local firms may not receive contracts. [5]
(d) A locally owned excursion company retains more tourist spending in the town. It pays local guides and drivers, who spend wages in local shops; it may also buy from local suppliers. This creates jobs and income, and the repeated re-spending of money increases the multiplier effect. [6]
(e) A large ship can cause street crowding, pressure on toilets and water, litter, air pollution from engines, marine pollution, wildlife disturbance, traffic congestion, higher prices for residents and commercialisation of local culture. [7]
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