1. The Effects of tourism

2. The benefits of tourism to the local people
Local people are employed directly and indirectly in tourism
Steady wages allow workers a higher standard of living
Improved facilities like schools, hospitals and factories
Roads and public transport are improved, which can also be used by locals
The Multiplier Effect – money spent directly in tourism trickles down to other locals eg the hotel buys fresh products from a local farmer so money stays in the area
Demand for locally produced souvenirs
New ideas brought to the area

3. The benefits of tourism on the environment
Old buildings repaired and renewed
Planting of trees, shrubs and flowers
Greater focus on cleaning and litter collection in the local area
New developments

4. The problems of tourism on the local people
Locals rarely get the managerial jobs in tourism, but instead do the more menial tasks
Seasonal employment so there is little work for much of the year
Tourists raise the prices, and locals may not be able to afford these
The inappropriate behaviour of tourists may disturb the local traditions
Leakage – money is spent on products that are imported from outside the area, which does not benefit the local economy

5. House prices increase and this affects those young locals who are first time buyers

6. The problems of tourism on the environment
Tourist buildings are visually polluting natural landscapes
Litter is unsightly
Congestion of beaches and roads
Farmland destroyed
Wildlife frightened away
Vegetation and animals affected adversely
Oil pollutes the sea
Coral reefs destroyed