Analysis Of The Howick Falls Area

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Data Analysis: Figure 1 in appendix 4 shows that the Howick Falls area is the main reason why people visit Howick because it attracts 52% of the tourists. This information shows us the Howick Falls area is an economically viable destination because it attracts the most tourists and these tourists are the ones that then bring in income to the Local Businesses and create employment for the people which then reduces the poverty level of the small town. We see that the Umngeni area which includes the Howick Falls, attracts a lot of tourists because the secondary research article obtained from the Umngeni local government in appendix 2 states that the Umngeni area is a leading and fast growing economic development in South Africa. This means that the Howick Falls has created financial or economically viable opportunities for the Locals due to its ability to attract a lot of tourists. This statement is proven by the visitor`s survey conducted in 2014 by the friends of the Falls in appendix 4 table 1.3 because it shows us that lot of people generally visit the Howick Falls area. E.g. the month of February which saw an average of 15995 people visit the Howick Falls which is a large sum of tourist for just one month. However on the other hand the results for this question show us that the Howick Falls area is not the only thing attracting people to Howick because they are many other facilities like the Mandela Capture site which could attract people. Even though such aspects arise the question proves my hypothesis that the Howick Falls area is an economically viable Eco-Tourist destination because it brings in lots of tourists which results in economic development and the Howick Falls is a natural resort which makes it an Eco-Tourist s... ... middle of paper ... ...esults state that 40 people are employed from the formal businesses and approximately 14 from the informal businesses. This then means that more people earn more money and have better living conditions which then show us the economic development from the falls. Apart from that less people really on the government for income which reduces the burden on government meaning more money is spent on economic development. Lastly the seventh question shows us that only 2 businesses have experienced crime and burglary. This will then encourage more businesses to locate their business there which will bring in more tax and create more employment. Due to the area being crime free more tourists will want to even spend the night in the Howick falls which then will see more money spend in the place and all this is economic growth for Howick which is due to the falls.

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