It is argued that an extra charge should be attached to foreign tourists who visit monuments in other countries. I strongly disagree with
this
view and will Linking Words
further
state why in Linking Words
this
essay.
Linking Words
To begin
, an increment in the visiting fee for distant travellers has some benefits attached to it. Linking Words
Firstly
, tourism boosts the economy of the nation because it is a valuable source of income for most countries in terms of accommodations, feeding and transportation services that will be rendered to these aliens. Linking Words
Moreover
, foreign guests tend to spend more money when they decide to feed on their own local diet in which the monies generated can be Linking Words
further
used to beautify and improve infrastructural facilities in the visited nation. Linking Words
Secondly
, the cultural and historical places in the host nation make it more popular around the world. In Calabar, Nigeria, Linking Words
for instance
, their annual festival attracts both local and international participants because of the colourful and rich activities being performed Linking Words
thus
making them so outstanding amongst other ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Linking Words
However
, despite the above positive side, I believe that both local residents and non-residents should be levied equally as it is unfair to those coming from afar to spend their fortune, thereby leading to dissatisfaction and may Linking Words
also
stop wealthy foreign investors from setting up business enterprises which would have served as employment opportunities for the local inhabitants. Linking Words
In addition
, those around the vicinity where monuments are located may abuse the opportunity and will not appreciate their cultural heritage especially as they pay little or no fee to access the site
In conclusion, Linking Words
although
some people claim that abroad people should pay an increased fee than local residents, I believe that Linking Words
this
will be unfair as it will drive away entrepreneurs and will lead to misuse of those ancient structures.Linking Words