Tourism in Malta: Benefits and Challenges

What is one of the main advantages of tourism in Malta?

• It harms local traditions

• It creates jobs for locals

• It causes pollution

• It reduces the local economy

How does tourism help Malta's economy?

• Tourists spend money, boosting local businesses

• Tourists use local transportation for free

• Tourists lower property values

• Tourists don't buy local products

Tourism has led to improvements in which area in Malta?

• Roads and public transport

• Pollution in the sea

• Unemployment

• Higher crime rates

What cultural advantage does tourism bring to Malta?

• It erases local culture

• It introduces new customs and cultural exchange

• It discourages local festivals

• It creates conflicts with tourists

Tourism helps preserve historical sites in Malta because:

• Tourists damage them, requiring repairs

• Tourist fees contribute to their maintenance and conservation

• Tourism has no effect on historical sites

• Tourists replace local residents in these sites

What is one negative impact of tourism on the environment in Malta?

• Increased air and sea pollution

• More wildlife

• Less litter in tourist areas

• Cleaner beaches

How does tourism affect the housing market in Malta?

• It makes housing more affordable for locals

• It increases property prices, making it harder for locals to afford homes

• It has no effect on the housing market

• It decreases the value of homes near tourist attractions

Which of the following is a disadvantage of tourism related to crowding in Malta?

• Tourism reduces traffic

• Tourism creates overcrowding in popular tourist areas, especially during peak seasons

• Tourism helps reduce crowds

• Tourism only affects rural areas

What is one cultural disadvantage of tourism in Malta?

• It strengthens local traditions

• It leads to commercialization and loss of traditional customs

• It increases local participation in cultural events

• It encourages locals to engage more in festivals

How can tourism negatively affect the infrastructure in Malta?

• It helps maintain roads and transport

• It puts extra pressure on infrastructure, leading to wear and tear

• It reduces traffic and crowding

• It has no effect on infrastructure