Cruise tourism (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Cruise tourism definition
Cruise tourism definition
Holiday on ships serving as transport & accommodation, visiting multiple destinations
Caribbean '3 S's' attracting tourists
Caribbean '3 S's' attracting tourists
Sun, Sand, Sea
Cruise passengers 2009 to 2018 growth
Cruise passengers 2009 to 2018 growth
18 million to 29 million
% growth rate 2009-2018
% growth rate 2009-2018
61.1%
Caribbean global cruise market share
Caribbean global cruise market share
Over one-third
Top source of Caribbean cruise tourists
Top source of Caribbean cruise tourists
USA (54%)
Economic multiplier for cruise visitors
Economic multiplier for cruise visitors
US$1.20 per dollar invested
Annual Caribbean cruise wastewater
Annual Caribbean cruise wastewater
Over 70,000 tonnes
Tourist waste vs local residents
Tourist waste vs local residents
Twice as much per day
Economic leakage meaning
Economic leakage meaning
Tourism revenue leaving destination instead of staying in local economy
Top Caribbean cruise destination %
Top Caribbean cruise destination %
British Virgin Islands (35.4%)
Global ports handling cruise liners
Global ports handling cruise liners
Over 1,000
New cruise ships by 2025
New cruise ships by 2025
50
Daily cruise spending vs long-stay
Daily cruise spending vs long-stay
55% less
Caribbean cruise arrivals per year
Caribbean cruise arrivals per year
11.3 million (of 15 million total visitors)