Question 2
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- Henry John Josephs? What's wrong?
- Thomas Gregory Smith, the war has just ended so I do not feel safe. After all the stress and heartache that came with it, I need to relax but I cannot do so in such conditions. It is not safe here, I must find a neutral area. I must leave.
- Somewhere in Post-War Europe
- White sandy beaches, clear tranquil waters, tropical climate, never-ending sunshine? Jamaica is the place to be!
- POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
- In addition, our time has seen a lot of infrastructure being built as a result of the industry. For example, new port facilities as well as airports such as the new one in Kingston.
- OCCUPATIONINFRACSTURTUAL DEVELOPMENT
- One day at the Tourist Trade Development Board
- With the rise of the industry, a lot of new jobs are coming about. In fact, my niece who lives on the north coast recently informed me of her job in housekeeping at a Montego Bay hotel.
- POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
- That is indeed true. My friend also got a job as a driver for the tourist routes. Tourism has caused an increase in job creation.
- OCCUPATION
- One day at the Tourist Trade Development Board
- Thirdly, an overlooked benefit of the tourism industry is its contribution to the diversification of the Jamaican economy. We no longer have to primarily focus on agriculture as a source of revenue. Tourism in itself provides an alternative source.
- POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
- OCCUPATIONINFRACSTURTUAL DEVELOPMENTECONOMIC DIVERSITY
- One day at the Tourist Trade Development Board
- On the flip side, the industry has had a negative impact on the economy. Deforestation is rampant in areas where ports and hotels are being built, vulnerability of the coastline to natural disasters has increased and the abundance of carbon dioxide in the air continues to rise. A mere 20 years ago St. Ann's Bay was forest for the most part and now all we can see is infrastructure.
- NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
- ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
- One day at the Tourist Trade Development Board
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