Impact of Tourism

Select two (2) immediate negative impacts of tourism.

• deforestation

• population increase

• increased pollution

• over population

• wide spread diseases

Select two (2) immediate benefits of tourism.

• deforestation

• population decrease

• increased revenue

• lower birth rate

• improved development

Why is tourism so important to St.Lucia's economy?

• it helps to create more job opportunities.

• It helps finance children's education.

• It helps increase St.Lucia's revenue.

• All of the above.

What is the definition of a tourist?

• Someone who loves travelling.

• Someone who travels for fun.

• Someone who travels away from home or work to get his needs attended.

• Someone who travels to a place which is not his home or workplace for 24 hours to less than a year.

Which of the following have negative impacts on tourism?

Select 2

• positive reviews

• pollution

• criminal activity

• national festivals

• friendly citizens

Which of the following is a positive impact of tourism on St. Lucian culture?

• It helps change it by modernizing it.

• It helps to preserve it for future generations and tourists.

• It helps destroy it.

How do farmers benefit from tourism? (Select 2)

• Tourists visit their farms and buy their products.

• Large amounts of goods and services are imported to meet the needs of tourists.

• Restaurants purchase their foods to provide for tourists.

• Tourists buy fruits for their friends back home.

• Tourists spending contributes to an overall increase in revenue that is used to improve services such as health and roads

Which tourist need is indicated here?

• entertainment

• tour package

• accommodation

• transportation

Who benefits from tourism?

• Hoteliers

• Entertainers

• Students

• All of the above.

Citizens can contribute to improvement in tourism. The need to reduce this habit.

• Speaking positively about their country.

• Begging tourists for money on the beaches.

• Disrespecting tourists passing by.

• Helping to keep the environment clean.