Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Tourism

has become the leading industry across the world. Some argue that

this

industry leads to conflicts among people coming from different nations. I disagree with

this

notion to a significant extent, and in the following, I will give reasons to shed light on the enhanced understanding among people

as a result

of

tourism

. On the one hand, it is true that cultural

diversification

Suggestion

diversity

across the globe can cause some sort of

misunderstandings

Suggestion

misunderstanding

. As an illustration, consider the differences in the body language of people living in different places. While an expression

that is

a sign of respect in one area, it can be interpreted as being offensive in another place.

However

, it is highly unlikely that

such

differences would cause tensions, because nowadays people are more

informed thanks

Accept comma addition

informed, thanks

to the globalization;

therefore

, being open-minded results in more toleration.

Also

, it is worth mentioning that the

tourism

is the precursor to the globalization, as many people are learning about traditions other than the local ones, through travelling to foreign countries.

On the other hand

, it is evident that

tourism

has made people closer together, simply by considering the way tourists are welcomed in different places.

For instance

, international restaurants are ubiquitous in every country, offering ethnic foods of numerous nations. According to some experts, the increased number of

such

restaurants is a reflective of the raised understanding.

That is

to say, local people are more aware of the fundamental requirements of the visitors, and are making great effort to create one-of-a-kind experiences for them. In conclusion,

although

some misunderstandings are likely to stem from discrepancies in the cultural values of different nations, the contribution of

tourism

in better understanding is beyond dispute, regarding people's awareness as well as their hospitality.