A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

It is thought by some that,

tourism

, which has become the primary income source for a lot of nations, can have significant adverse effects if it is improperly managed.

This

essay will argue that despite having negative effects on the environment and paving the way for illegal activities,

tourism

creates jobs locally and boosts the economy of countries, meaning that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Environmental pollution and criminal activities at

tourist

spots are the obvious disadvantages of

tourism

. When travellers visit

tourist

spots,

such

as the beach or the mountains, they usually throw away plastic bottles and other plastic wastes, which causes serious harm to the environment as well as the habitats living there. A recent report by Animal Planet shows that more than 100 dolphins died in the Maldives, a popular travel destination, because of over consumption of plastic.

Moreover

, an increase in illegal activities,

such

as robbery, rape, drug dealing, gambling and prostitution have been on a rise at the famous

tourist

destinations in recent years.

For example

, 5 reports on average are filed every day at the Goa police station by the tourists since Goa became a popular

tourist

spot 2 years ago.

However

, I believe that the advantages of

tourism

supersede the disadvantages.

Firstly

, it creates lots of local jobs which help to reduce unemployment. A number of businesses,

such

as hotels, restaurants, small shops, sports activities are created to satisfy the needs of the tourists and these businesses employ a lot of locals.

For example

, unemployment decreased by 25% in Phuket over the

last

ten years as hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Phuket each year.

Secondly

,

tourism

plays an important role in the overall economic development of a country. A lot of countries’ main source of foreign currency is the

tourism

industry, and

this

money is used in different sectors. A report by the World Bank shows that 30% of Thailand’s budget is based solely on the

tourism

sector. In conclusion, the creation of new employment and the economic growth of nations due to

tourism

far outweigh the drawbacks of environmental pollution and increased crimes.