The disadvantages of tourism in Hungary

Tourism in general

10% of GDP Gives work to 300,000 people One of the most important

sources of income for the country.

If tourism develops, the country’s economy develops too.

It’s seasonal…

The main holiday season in Hungary is summer.

There are no high mountains, no ski resorts. Winter tourism is not really important.

Balaton

Summer Winter

Environmental problems at Lake Balaton• The lake is overcrowded with tourists

during summer.• More tourists produce more waste.• Popularity can lead to increasing water

pollution.

Important task: we need to protect the water and the natural beauty of the lake and the region.

What can climate change cause?

• Drought• Forest fires• Sudden storms

All of these extreme events can maketourists stay away from the country.

Solutions • There is too much burden on

Lake Balaton.• We should improve other

areas and other types oftourism.

• We need more hotels and camping sites.• Pay attention our

cultural values.

Effects of the financial crisis

People have less money for travelling and entertainment.

They cannot spend a lot of money during holidays.

Hotels need to:- offer cheaper programs- offer better services and more entertainment for the same price

Hungary is going to get cheaper than Mediterranean countries.

Energy problems

As tourism grows, we need more energy.

The energy consumption of hotels is quite high.

Positive thing: Hungarian industry doesn’t produce a lot of harmful gases.

Thanks for your attention!

Bencze JánosFekete Fanni

Gönczi MónikaGyarmati Dóra Nagy Fruzsina