As the affordability of the international travels has increased, the states are trying to appeal to a larger host of travelers’ day by day. This essay will examine the upsides and downsides of that tendency. One evident advantage of tourism is contribution to economic development. Tourists spend money on a wide range of services, including hotels, amusements, shops, restaurants, food and medical amenities. Therefore, tourism industry yields a great sum of money that boosts the economy of the country. Another benefit worth mentioning is that tourism can contribute to the conservation of touristic sites. To elaborate, foreigners tend to visit historical places, landscapes, particularly the landmarks of the country and these landmarks can be in the form of churches, mosques, cathedrals, monuments, etc. So that government’s utmost priority becomes carrying out regular maintenance of such sites in order for the tourism industry to flourish. On the other hand, inspite of myri...