Mass Tourism

Mass Tourism - Tourism involving large numbers of tourists

Case Study: Costa De Sol, Spain

Attractions:

• A Mediterranean Climate
• Long Sandy Beaches
• English Speaking Resort

Positive Impacts:

Environmental:

• The Conservation of Natural areas

Economical:

• Provides Jobs for Local people at hotels and other services
• Boosts the Economy of the area

Social:

• Locals can afford to have a better lifestyle (More Services)

Negative Impacts and Solutions:

Environmental:

• The Area is littered and natural beauty begins to fade.
• Damages Habitats and causes Wildlife to flee

Solution: Nature Reserves are built and Locals attempt to pick up rubbish on beaches

Economical:

• Great demand of water for hotels and golf courses causes Inflation.

• Jobs are Seasonal and dependant on the weather

Solution:  More people quit jobs at tourist spots and worked the land or supplied the area with fish.

Social:

• Overcrowding on beaches and on roads
• Some of services are not suitable for locals like beach shops e.c.t.
• Tourists begin to push tourists out.

Solution: High Rise hotels are built to accommodate more people and Separate services for Local People are Supplied.