Impact Of Tourism On The Caribbean Islands

For years, the islands of the Bahamas have been a top tourist destination during the warmer months. Whether people fly there or cruise to the islands and whether they come with friends or with a family, folks always seem to have a great time in the Bahamas. Now, the islands are reinventing themselves in order to climb back atop the Caribbean tourism scene. If you're traveling to the Bahamas this summer, there are certain places that you absolutely must visit. Obviously, one of the main draws of this area of the world is the large number of beach spots that are good for family and fun. In the Bahamas, tourists must be sure to visit the New Providence beaches, which feature some of the whitest sand in the world and a number of beautiful trees

Tourism is one of the fastest growing and most heterogeneous industries in the world. It is vital to the survival of many Caribbean islands as it is the pillar of their economy because it provides a vast amount of employment opportunities for locals as well as constantly pumps foreign investment and expenditure into the region, among other benefits which will be highlighted. However, like most actions in life, there are pros and cons, tourism is no different. It is a very controversial topic because on one hand it helps sustain economies but, on another it negatively impacts on the natural environment and culture of the region. This leads to the big question that has been asked many times, “Is tourism worth it?” This essay seeks to answer

First trip to the Caribbean, first time in Havana, we've booked a couple of nights at the Roc Presidente while we find our feet. This gracious 1920s classic with rooms ten times the cost of a casa particular offers commanding views down Avenida De Los Presidentes, a frozen-in-time sitting room, immaculate staff, adequate restaurants, a nearby bank, and taxi drivers on tap. Baked Europeans encircle the pool by day and a Cuban girl band entertains guests at night.

Making tourism more sustainable is not just about controlling and managing the negative impacts of the industry. Tourism is in a very special position to benefit local communities, economically and socially, and to raise awareness and support for conservation of the environment.

Many people like to spend their vacation in a different country and like to travel. It is always exciting to explore and discover new cities and cultures. Over the years the way to get to other countries became easier. The rate of international visitors is rising everywhere around the globe and tourism brings some good and bad aspects to each individual country. Due to traveling becoming more popular, Tourism has both benefitted and harmed nearly every country in the world.

     Tourism also has its costs/down-sides. One of the social costs to the community because of tourism is that it may attract visitors whose lifestyles and ideas may conflict with the community’s (which commonly happens throughout the world, a good example of this can be seen in the settling of North America, and the effect it had on the Native Americans). Tourism could also lead to the overloading of porters which would lead to health problems. A loss of traditional values and culture is a possible outcome as well, through imitation of visitor behavior or

As skiers, hikers, sightseers, beachgoers and travelers pack their bags and head out for their vacations, they probably never even consider that what they are about to embark upon happens to be the largest industry in the world. Millions of people travel domestically and internationally each year to experience places and things that are totally out of their ordinary lifestyle and to get their minds off the hustle bustle of everyday life. Because of Hawaii’s year-round tropical climates, cultural experiences and leisurely atmosphere, it is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations and attracts over 9 million visitors each year. Marine and

The environment may be destroyed in the process of building these infrastructures, like the clearing of lands for not only the hotels and shops, but also for better accessibility and transport system. This may eventually lead to overcrowding of the tourist spot. Following are the air and noise pollution, unavoidable when overpopulation occurs. This further degrades the environment.

Tourism is the main industry in Costa Rica. The number of international tourist visiting the country increased from 261,000 in 1986 to 779,000 in 1996. Some potential effect of tourism include damage to costal and mangrove areas along the beach, improper sewage and garbage disposal, disturbance of nesting areas of endangered sea turtles, and destruction of national forest for tourists developments. It is essential for the government to implement and enforce stricter regulations for the development of the tourist industry in order to assure the continued prosperity of the tropical dry-forests ecosystems. (Frankie, Mata, and Vinson

The second effect is sociocultural. According to Dogan (1989), tourism development has a great effect on the socio-cultural characteristics of residents like habits, daily routines, social lives and beliefs, and values. They may lead to psychological tension. Firstly, there are many positives from tourism development. Brunt and Courtney (1999) mentioned that tourism can result in improved community services, additional park, recreation and cultural facilities and encouragement of cultural activities. Tourism also encourages cultural activities and improve cultural heritage (Gilbert & Clark 1997). However, this may lead to some negative like traditional family values ( Kousis, 1989); cultural commercialization ( Cohen, 1988); crime (Brunt &

Families and friends from across the world often travel to the beautiful, Caribbean islands for a warm, fun vacation. Tourists go to the Caribbean islands in a variety of ways. Many choose to stay on the islands in hotels for days or weeks at a time. Others buy a vacation on board a cruise ship, and that ship will sail to different islands for the passengers to enjoy and explore. Both of these vacations, however, can have negative effects on the Caribbean employment, local development, water resources, and the environment. This research paper will give descriptive information how tourism effects the Caribbean.

As tourism expands, the type of tourist changes as well. Tourists expect luxurious conditions, taxis, and all the conveniences available to them in their homeland. Puerto Ayora has at least 400 taxis. That’s an astonishingly high carbon footprint for a place that depends so much on its flora and fauna for all sectors of the economy. In the words of Carol Ann Bassett, “Puerto Ayora has become a ‘disneylandia.’” The over commercialization of the island ecosystem has converted a natural paradise to an over populated, under appreciated tourist hot

Britain has been over the news due to the British exit the European Union, which this event is known as Brexit (Hunt, 2016). This decision brought a large impact on every country in Britain, but the Britain has not started negotiate with European Union about adapting regulations to minimize their negative consequences. Before people can list potential impacts of Brexit on Britain’s tourism, it is important for people to understand how well the Britain was doing in the tourism industry. In addition, it is important to analyze and understand what type of tourism impacts on Britain. So, people would know how Brexit will change its policy and what impacts will bring to their current life. It will provide an idea of how the changes of regulations will impact different countries and the region. Thus, it provides an understanding of how tourism helps to develop the Britain in terms of environmental impacts, socio-cultural impacts, and economic impacts.

Tourism plays a major role on the infrastructure of the Caribbean countries. Without tourism, the Caribbean’s would perhaps be unknown territories among the ocean. The three major impacts of tourism in the Caribbean are social, cultural and environmental. Tourism impacts the Caribbean socially by proving jobs and services for the people and and generating a revenue

Planning and development are both extremely important factors within the tourism industry and can have both positive and negative effects on the environment, local communities and tourist destinations. “Destination planning aims to limit the negative impacts of cultural tourism upon the history and lifestyles of the local community. An understanding of sustainable tourist development allows for the development of culture without loss of its authentic identity” (Maidment. T. 2012). This statement discusses the importance of planning to avoid having any negative impacts on environments and communities. Because the effects of tourism are so severe to destinations, many natural and cultural resources have been destroyed, therefore tourism planning is vital to preserve and maintain these places for future generations.