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 an irrefutable fact that nowadays the

tourism

sector generates a significant national

income

in many countries.

However

, it has certain drawbacks as well. The following paragraphs will analyze the pros and cons of

this

tendency before making a final note. To commence with the advantages of

tourism

,

first

and foremost, it generates new workplaces for local people, and

subsequently

, greatly supports the economy. More specifically, in order to cater for the demand by tourists on accommodation, catering, transportation and more, companies have to hire more people. Take,

for example

, Samarkand. It is a small historical city, visited by thousands of tourists every year.

Therefore

, the main source

income

of the majority of the population is

tourism

.

As a result

, people will spend their

income

on other services and products thereby boosting the economy. On the negative side,

tourism

can cause grief consequences if not properly managed by the local government.

For instance

, Thailand is generally believed to be not a safe place to travel, because travellers with money to spend and valuable equipment can be robbed by locals. Substantially, the rate of criminal activities may rise which is

also

dangerous for the local communities.

Moreover

, tourists may damage the historical buildings and adversely affect the environment causing pollution.

Nevertheless

, all the issues can be tackled by the government. In a nutshell, I personally believe that the merits of

tourism

outweigh the demerits because it is an essentially important economic sector and sometimes, the only source of

income

for individuals.

Therefore

, it should be properly managed and control by the government in order to eliminate undesirable consequences.