Tourism dependency, creativity-killer

[Violet]

Although tourism is a world-wide phenomenon, some countries have more of it than others. Countries with sunshine tend to be luckier in this area. Or are they?

Could it be that this greatest source of income leads to a bit of a laid-back attitude when it comes to developing the country on a wider scale?

My perception is that yes, there is a lack of investment in education, research and general infrastructure in these countries, to name a few. The individual, likewise, is not stimulated in his or her personal development and creativity, in the same manner that tourist-related projects (incl. real estate) are.

So, now, I wonder, when markets like that crash (after for instance politically motivated attacks with 'casualties'), will the countries change their course to put their economy and it's people on track again, or will they lament their lost glory of once renowned tourist land, desperately trying to get it back.

[FinallyNow]

I certainly appreciate a certain laid back quality here on the East coast that didn't seem to be present in the south central USA. I'm not so sure it's easy to quantify something like that with the land that we have. It makes me think of a place like Mykonos Greece or yes other smaller countries and it seems like there is a case to be made for that laid "backness" also translating into less in other areas of life. The ocean just sort of does that. Now it seems your also talking about non coastal yet tourist areas. You have the seasonal aspect to most touristy areas right? So then things slow down and things are supposed to get done, but a lot of people probably use that as enjoy life time rather than project time. Interesting. Thanks.

[Violet]

No, it's not the slower tempo...:) It's a lack of political interest.

[DeDukshyn]

hmmm ... just think of what people did during the great depression ... they turned to creative entertainment to take their mind off their troubles ... music and dancing exploded in breadth and intensity during those years. in my opinion, some of the best music came out of those years; at the time it was all fresh, new, reinvented, and people turned to social activities and a lust for new ways to be inspired ...