International travel is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their door to more and more tourists. Do the advantages of increased tourists outweigh disadvantages?

The global travel industry has witnessed a massive growth in the recent decade, attributable to the rise of the low-cost carrier business model.

As a result

, nations around the

world

are embracing international

tourism

as an essential source of economic growth. I believe the advantages of welcoming foreign tourists far outweigh the corresponding disadvantages as long as certain risks are adequately controlled.

Tourism

has long been the lifeblood of many economies around the

world

as well as a tool to carry out international politics. The money that foreign travellers bring to another country creates vital short-term and long-term impacts. In the short-term, the expenses paid by tourists go directly to the local populace, improving their livelihood. Thailand probably serves as the best example, as many coastal cities

such

as Pattaya or Phuket have become a haven for people who want to make a good living. In the long-term, private companies, sensing income opportunities, will heavily invest funds into the country, region, or city. These funds will

further

boost the wealth of the nation.

Besides

,

tourism

also

plays an integral part in maintaining a balance in global politics by making countries closer and friendlier to each other. The relationship between Vietnam and Korea clearly illustrates how two countries can move from foes to friends by promoting each other’s

tourism

industry. Nothing comes without some drawbacks. The growth in international travel has brought up many concerns regarding environmental damages, health issues, and criminal activities. The influx of people to a new destination often creates monumental challenges in waste management. In 2018, the situation was so dire that the government of the Philippines had to shut down Boracay, a hugely attractive travelling destination, for six months to clean out the trash. Airborne diseases,

such

as SARS or MERS, are

also

spread faster due to

tourism

. It is

also

notable that crime rates have risen sharply in popular holiday spots.

However

, all of the stated problems can be well handled if governments and nations around the

world

can cooperate efficiently to promote positive

tourism

practices.

For example

, the Southeast Asian countries have created a shared database of people with health risk to track contagious disease movements around the region. In conclusion, increased

tourism

will bring about great positive benefits despite certain containable shortcomings. It is expected that countries and companies around the

world

will

further

direct their efforts to promote the travel industry.