Tourism Impacts Livability in Singapore
Positive
Negative
Old buildings replaced with new and larger buildings
these old buildings could have important history behind it
overcrowding in public transport / congestion
creates an inconvenience for citizens
economic leakage
increased personal living costs
degradation of landscape + damage to natural environment
caused by tourists mistreating environment/ pollution
can affect animals and other wildlife
cause homelessness
increased crime at popular tourist destinations (tourist traps)
lots of tour traps = less tourists
less tourists = less money earned that is related to tourism
Wildlife preservation from tourism funding
money if earnt from entrance fees to national parks
new job opportunities
new jobs would mean a low unemployment rate
improvement of public facilities + increase in recreational activities
higher standard of living
culture awareness
through tours and other public facilities
museums
art galleries
tourism related jobs make up of 4.63% of Singapore's total employment
can result in loss of culture and significance