Example of how tourism can reduce the development gap
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how the growth in tourism has helped to reduce the development gap in Bali as well as concerns about overtourism.
Key learning points
- Bali is an island province in Indonesia (an NEE) where international tourism has developed since the 1960s.
- Tourism provides 60 per cent of Bali’s income, with many new jobs created.
- Life expectancy in Bali is higher than average for Indonesia; Bali ranks fifth of 38 provinces for human development.
- Tourism has some negative impacts, including eroding local culture, pollution and reduced water supplies.
- The government plans to develop five new destinations elsewhere to address concerns about ‘overtourism’ in Bali.
Keywords
Attraction - feature of a place that makes people want to visit it or take part in an activity
Culture - way of life, especially general customs and beliefs
Landscape - extensive area of land regarded as being visually and physically distinct
Pollution - damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
Overtourism - when too many people visit a place, so that it is spoiled and life becomes difficult for people who live there
Common misconception
Tourism has only brought benefits to the island of Bali and its people.
Tourism has various positive and negative impacts - while the economy has grown and some public services have improved, others have declined (e.g. the water supply) and so many people visit Bali each year its environment has suffered in the South.
Teacher tip
Go online to find images of Bali's tourist attractions to help students picture this distant place. Using 'time hop' photography online can also be a great way to help students understand the pace of change.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does 'economic development' measure?
Q2.Which of these is an indicator of development?
Q3.What is meant by Gross National Income (GNI) per capita?
Q4.Which of these countries is typically classified as a high-income country (HIC)?
Q5.What is the development gap?
Q6.Why might GDP alone not give a full picture of development?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is Bali a popular tourist destination?
Q2.What is one economic benefit of tourism in Bali?
Q3.What is a potential negative impact of tourism in Bali?
Q4.What is one reason tourism does not always help reduce the development gap?
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