Cruise tourism (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What defines cruise tourism?
What defines cruise tourism?
Ships as transport & accommodation
What was the growth rate in cruise passengers from 2009 (18m) to 2018 (29m)?
What was the growth rate in cruise passengers from 2009 (18m) to 2018 (29m)?
61.1%
What share of the global cruise market does the Caribbean command?
What share of the global cruise market does the Caribbean command?
Over one-third
What are the '3 S's' that attract cruise tourists to the Caribbean?
What are the '3 S's' that attract cruise tourists to the Caribbean?
Sun, Sand, and Sea
Which Caribbean destination has the highest percentage of cruise visits?
Which Caribbean destination has the highest percentage of cruise visits?
British Virgin Islands with 35.4%
What percentage of Caribbean cruise passengers originate from the USA?
What percentage of Caribbean cruise passengers originate from the USA?
54%
How much does each dollar generate? Long-stay: US$1.60, cruise visitors: ?
How much does each dollar generate? Long-stay: US$1.60, cruise visitors: ?
US$1.20
How many jobs does every US$100,000 invested in Caribbean tourism create?
How many jobs does every US$100,000 invested in Caribbean tourism create?
At least 50 jobs
How much less do daily cruise visitors spend compared to long-stay visitors?
How much less do daily cruise visitors spend compared to long-stay visitors?
55% less
How much wastewater do Caribbean cruise liners produce annually?
How much wastewater do Caribbean cruise liners produce annually?
Over 70,000 tonnes
How much more waste do tourists generate per day compared to local residents?
How much more waste do tourists generate per day compared to local residents?
Twice as much
How many islands make up the Cayman Islands?
How many islands make up the Cayman Islands?
Three islands