Tourism in LEDCs

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Development

• Tourism in LEDCs

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Some of the Worlds most famous tourist sites.
What and where are they?
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Lesson 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.

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Main 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.

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Key Words Revision

• Tourism
• Development
• Interdependence
• Sustainability

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Key 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.

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Improvements 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.
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Why 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.

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Examples of LEDCs with a large proportion of the
population employed in tourism.
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Egypt

• 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.

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Thailand

• 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.

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Peru

• 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.

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Benefits and Problems of Tourism in LEDCs
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Developing 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?

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St. Lucia
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Create 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?

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Development Compass
e.g. Destruction of coral reefs
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