Title: Tourism in LEDCs
1Development
2Some of the Worlds most famous tourist sites.
What and where are they?
3Lesson Aims
- To understand the reasons for the growth of
tourism in LEDCs. - To look at some examples of countries that are
encouraging tourism. - To look at the benefits that international
tourism can bring to a LEDC. - To understand some of the issues arising from the
growth of tourism in LEDCs - To look at a case study of a need for sustainable
tourism in an LEDC.
4Main Ideas
- Development in LEDCs.
- Understanding other places in greater detail.
- Interdependence between MEDCS and LEDCs.
- Appreciation that if countries are going to
develop, it is important they do it SUSTAINABLY.
5Key Words Revision
- Tourism
- Development
- Interdependence
- Sustainability
6Key Words Revision
- Tourism A trip that is made for pleasure,
usually at least one night away. - Development improvement in peoples quality of
life. - Interdependence countries relying on each other
for the provision of goods and services. - Sustainability doing something in a way that
does not cause damage to the environment or
affect peoples lives for the worse.
7Improvements in technology and communication.
Changing tastes as people look for new and
different holidays.
People in MEDCs have more money and leisure time.
Why has there been a growth in international
tourism?
Cheaper long haul flights.
Media coverage on TV, film and magazines.
Promotion of tourist sites by LEDC countries.
8Why are so many LEDCs encouraging tourism?
- Tourism in now the largest employer in the world
and is growing by an average of 9 a year. - It provides an alternative to cash crops (e.g.
coffee, cocoa) and other exported primary
products that are slowly going down in price. - Promotes positive links with other countries that
may lead to trade. - Most importantly it creates a huge amount of jobs.
9Examples of LEDCs with a large proportion of the
population employed in tourism.
10Egypt
- Has a very rich history with the only remaining
ancient wonder of the world. - Hot and dry climate, with beautiful natural
landscapes and beaches. - Very popular destination until recently when
terrorist bombings and the Gulf War caused
thousands of cancellations.
11Thailand
- Located in South East Asia, it has a tropical
climate, some of the best beaches in the world
and a variety of natural landscapes. - Films like the Beach have increased the
countries profile. - The government is trying to rid the country of
its image as a sex destination.
12Peru
- Located in South America, it contains Incan ruins
and the scenery of the Andes mountains. - The government of Peru is trying to make reduce
pressure on its famous sites, especially the Inca
Trail and Machu Picchu. In other words create
sustainable tourism.
13Benefits and Problems of Tourism in LEDCs
14Developing Through Tourism in St. Lucia
- We have looked at some of the issues resulting
from tourism in LEDCs. We will now understand the
issues of developing through tourism in St.
Lucia. - Where is St. Lucia and what are its main
attractions? - What are the main issues?
- How can they develop sustainably?
15St. Lucia
16Create a development compass to show the issues
that are resulting from tourism in St. Lucia
- North Natural, environmental issues.
- East Economic, money.
- South Social concerns.
- West Who has the power in these issues?
17Development Compass
e.g. Destruction of coral reefs
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