With the introduction of modern-day transportation systems like commercial aeroplanes and high-speed railroads,
became more and more prevalent and accessible to most
. Despite having obvious advantages like generating value for the economy, it
has a lot of drawbacks, some of which can be very concerning and need to be addressed quickly. If we do not take care of and tackle these problems, the negative impacts of
can eventually trumps all its benefits. I will elaborate more on
in the
paragraph.
With a lot of
influx into tourist destinations that used to be just local residences, it can disrupt the way of living for
, animals, and important natural habitats in that area. Most of the natural land can be destroyed to make tourist residences like resorts and hotels. Natural resources can be exploited and consumed by
who will eventually stay just for a short period and will not have to suffer the consequences of these actions. Congestion, noise, pollution, garbage, and waste are some of the problems that residents have to encounter
of irresponsible
and it can have long-lasting effects on these areas.
, there was a report that there are a huge amount of human faeces left on Mount Everest or how local inhabitants in Hawaii had to beg
not to visit the place because of the massive demand for foods and products due to a high number of
, locals now cannot afford to buy goods and services in the area
supposed to be their hometown.
,
is not without its advantages. Just like what I’ve already mentioned, it can produce economic value for the country and it is especially crucial for one that depends on the service sector and has to rely on the number of
to stay competitive in the global economy.
,
if promoted and executed well can help promote small and local businesses and distribute money back to local residents.
In conclusion, leisure and exploration are both very essential parts of human life because of that,
is unavoidable. Governments and central authorities need to step up and find a way to tackle the negative impacts of
, find a way to make
more sustainable, and prioritize the goal of helping local
and preserving the environment.