International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is a concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
It is undeniable that, foreign travel is a growing industry these days. Some people believe that,
this
growth has brought a positive change to many places. While, others argue that, its negative impact on both the people and environment outweighs the benefits. Linking Words
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has more benefits than the drawbacks as discussed below.
On one hand, it is seen that, the increase in travel worldwide effects not only the local people but the surroundings too. Linking Words
For example
, with more and more tourists in a place, it is unfortunately the natives who take the toll. Linking Words
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is because in order to provide proper facilities to the visitors, the residents of the area get deprived of the basic needs of water and food, due to a limited number of sources, only able to fulfil the needs of the tourists. Linking Words
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a big concern with increasing number of people gathering at places like beaches, museums and parks. The likelihood of these scenic places to get filled up with trash increases.
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In contrast
, the vast advancement in tourism, has tremendously boosted the economy of certain under-developed countries. Linking Words
For instance
, tourism is one of the major sources of income of countries like Brazil, Pakistan and Indonesia. Linking Words
Furthermore
, with several different people visiting various countries, the chance of publicity and promotion of their traditions and culture increases. Linking Words
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aids in the recognition and identification of their heritage worldwide. Linking Words
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attracts more people to those spots and the cycle continues.
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although
the hazards of tourism in the form of consumption of facilities and pollution do exist. Linking Words
However
, the benefits offered by foreign travel like growth and development of countries, largely outweigh the disadvantages.Linking Words
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