In many countries, international tourism has become an important source of income. However, it also has negative effects. Do the benefits of international tourism outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Tourism

is becoming a global phenomenon in which many

nations

use to generate income.

However

, there is a drawback to

this

new business. In my opinion, I completely agree that the pros of

tourism

outweigh the cons. Nowadays many

nations

are beginning to realise their

tourism

potentials and are tapping on it to make extra funds to boost their economy. Travelling offers great advantages to individuals or a group as the case may be, they do not only enjoy trips while embarking on a journey but

also

they will get to see other peoples cultural heritage, learn a new language at the same time unwind. The government of each nation where they transit from while travelling

also

makes extra income as a traveller pays VAT on items purchase.

For example

, in 2015, while I was in a group tour to France, I remember vividly we stopped at Dubai for about 5 hours and a majority of my mates bought stuff ranging from perfumes to wines boasting Dubai's economy by a few percentages.

On the other hand

, international travelling could be so problematic for some

nations

when they over-rely on

tourism

. it can affect their economy directly or indirectly.

For instance

, during an outbreak of a disease like Covid-19 countries put restrictions on travelling which are termed not essential and some flights cannot transit from one nation to another, thereby affecting those

nations

directly. In conclusion, international

tourism

should be encouraged amongst

nations

but should not be a major source of income generation because of unforeseeable circumstances.