4. The impacts of tourism in Kenya Kenya is on the east coast of Africa and was one of the first LEDCs to develop mass tourism in the 1970’s. In 1997 over $450 million was earned from tourism. Why do tourists go to Kenya? Natural resources – year round hot climate, sandy beaches, coral reefs and wildlife reserves Man-made resources – well developed infrastructure and interesting diversity of cultures such as Masai Mara Most tourists mix a beach holiday in Mombassa with a short safari or game drive. Nairobi Mombassa Tsavo National Park (game reserve) LEDC
5. The impacts of tourism in Kenya Advantages… Provide a major source of income and many jobs Provides a market for local goods Helps to protect wild animals Money is used to provide local schools and healthcare Disadvantages… The environment can be damaged by over-use Animals can be disturbed Nomadic tribes forced of their land Local people can be exploited LEDC CLICK HERE CLICK HERE
![The impacts of tourism in Spain ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Since the 1960’s the Spanish government realised that tourism could bring significant economic benefit to southern Spain and encouraged its development. MAP Positive Impacts Creation of jobs Boost to industries linked to tourism Development of new infrastructure General increase in living standards Negative Impacts Destruction of the environment for building hotels and resorts Overdevelopment in some areas Pollution on beaches and in sea Over use of resources Jobs often seasonal and insecure MEDC](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)