The tourist industry has grown enormously over the last fifty years and there are few places which are unaffected by it. However, tourism rarely benefits the countries which tourists visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

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is becoming more and more popular and accessible. Places that not that long ago were untouched by tourists, now do not look the same which raises a concern, mostly among local
people
, that it might have
destroying
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effects.
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essay will explore
this
belief deeper. Some
people
say that tourism, on a big scale, threatens local culture as well as the environment. Backpackers come to a new country, often not speaking the local language and not knowing their traditions and culture.
Therefore
,
also
not
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respecting
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it
hence
there is very little understanding nor interest. Another reason is that due to expanded travelling, local businesses are being withdrawn by big concerns, hotels and restaurant chains and resorts to meet the expectations of an international traveller. It
also
results in destroying the natural habitat and creating pollution. It is noticeable visiting a beach that used to be empty and clean and now is full of
people
and trash.
However
,
on the other hand
, it needs to be noticed and acknowledged that thanks to
traveling
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, the countries visited are
also
developing quicker. It is mostly due to the fact that
travelers
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travellers
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spend money there and the place is getting wealthier, both on a social and individual level.
For example
, there are more job opportunities that are being created.
Also
, new infrastructures make the places more liveable,
for instance
, there are new roads, airports, and playgrounds. What is more, local
people
, exposed to different nationalities, seem to become more open-minded. To sum it up, it seems that both sides have strong arguments in their favour. To some extent, I do agree with the sceptical ones.
However
, in my opinion, the advantages outweigh the negative effects. There are plenty of examples around the world of countries that have developed because of tourism: Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru,
Portugal
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, just to mention
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. I see tourism as a positive trend that can benefit each country
that is
visited.
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The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

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  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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