QUESTION 1

Carlsen (1999) observes that conflicts in island tourism arises because the natural resource is a factor of production, a source of attraction to tourists, but more important, the living environment of residents, upon whose hospitality, the industry is dependent on. Moreover, the author postulates that these are easily resolved, as opportunities generated from the tourism industry prevail over the costs. In contrast, Jafari (2000) argues that tourism has always been a double-edged sword for islanders

(a) With an appreciation of the differing opinions of both authors, describe any two characteristics of

• Island tourism

• Island Hospitality

(b) In an attempt to support Jafari's argument, describe

• Any two negative impacts of tourism

• Any two positive impacts of tourism

Support your answer with examples with reference to the Mauritian context

QUESTION 2

(a) Explain the terms ‘sustainability' and ‘sustainable development'. Support with examples

(b) Using examples, suggest any two reasons why there is a growing concern for sustainability

QUESTION 3

(a) Using examples, distinguish between the terms effective and suppressed demand in the context of tourism

(b) Using examples name any two push factors and pull factors that affect demand and supply of tourism

QUESTION 4

Write short notes on the following

(a) The travel agent

(b) Carrying capacity

(c) The different bases of market segmentation