Question1. Tourism is frequently seen as a manner of generating income, particularly foreign exchange. The economic spin-off effects are viewed as the most significant characteristic of tourism development. But, at the same time, social and cultural impacts take place, challenging the sustainable development of the industry. Making use of appropriate examples, critically analyze the dissimilar socio-cultural impacts resulting from the development of tourism in economy and suggest policies to mitigate the negative impacts while at same time promoting positive ones.
Question2. Analyze the dissimilar stages of Tourist Area Life Cycle as devised by Butler (1980) and discuss its limitations. You are required to use suitable examples to support your arguments.
Question3. Using valid examples where suitable analyze the role of the public sector in tourism development and describe the ways in which the government influences development of the industry.
Question4. Describe the concept of carrying capacity as applicable to tourism and analyze the dissimilar factors which render it dynamic.