Pros and Cons of tourism

cons

pros

Damage to the environment by tourists

Exploitation of local culture

Non-Compliance of tourists

Commercialization

Tourism mainly provides low level job

Small businesses are unable to keep up

economic benefits

cultural exchange

Preservation of natural and cultural resources

Improved quality of life

Tourists will often cause damage during their visit in an attempt to find a photo opportunity. The result is that tourists are often responsible for deforestation and over-exploitation of natural resources.

promotion of peace

Increased awarness and education

Developed countries continue to grow in popularity and can become very crowded.

Can cause cultures to clash

Clash between cultures may cause the destruction of existing communities. It is important to respect local customs and traditions.

environmental and social issues

These jobs mostly come as waiters, cleaners, and bartenders. Usually temporary jobs that don’t provide much opportunity for growth.

encourage education

responsible behavior

improved quality for life for locals

better infrastructure

increased access to goods

incentives for the protection of natural and cultural resources

Tourism industry in developing countries is owned by big foreign companies --> locals who depend on the income from tourism have to find other jobs in order to make money.

generate revenue

create jobs

diversification of the economy

Souveniers

In some regions this can be considered an outright disgrace and mocking of their culture.

cultural exchange between locals and tourists

Sometimes, tourists do not honor cultures and traditions of countries/regions they visit. (Breaking rules)

destinations history, traditions

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