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Tourism: Benefits and Risks - Coggle Diagram
Tourism: Benefits and Risks
RIsks
Predictable visitors Patterns
This can lead to environmental degradation and
pollution, increased foot traffic can damage fragile ecosystems and architectural features.
Group Size
Big Groups can make bottlenecks or block visitor flow in monuments or interpretive displays
Activity-specific Impacts
The way an activity is performed influences the impact it has and
the damage it can cause to fragile structures or ecosystems.
Cultural commodification and displacement:
Local cultures may be altered or
oversimplified to cater to tourists, leading to the loss of authenticity.
Benefits
Generate economic opportunities
Tourism can be a major source of income for local communities through jobs in hospitality, transportation, and cultural services.
Promote cultural exchange and education
Interactions between tourists and local communities foster greater cultural understanding and appreciation.
Fund site maintenance through entry fees
Fees collected from tourists can directly support conservation efforts.
How tourism affects nature and wildlife
Damage to plants
When tourists visit natural areas like forests, rivers, and national parks, their presence can change the environment.
Soil problems
When lots of peolple or vehicles move through an area, the soil gets compacted.
Water pollution
Tourism can also affect lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Wildlife disturbance
Watching wild animals is exiciting, but it can also stress them out.
How tourism affects people in communities and their culture
Culture for Sale
when culture is treated like a
product. Some performances may feel fake or lose their meaning.
Cultural Change and Adaptation
When tourists visit, they bring new ideas and habits. Some cultures are used to outside visitors and can
adapt easily. Others may struggle.
Fairness and Sharing the Benefits
Sometimes, tourism brings money, but not everyone gets a fair share.