Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainly negative impact on local inhabitants and the environment, others claim that it is good for the economy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and give your own opinion.

With the introduction of modern-day transportation systems like commercial aeroplanes and high-speed railroads,

tourism

became more and more prevalent and accessible to most

people

. Despite having obvious advantages like generating value for the economy, it

also

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

tourism

can eventually trumps all its benefits. I will elaborate more on

this

in the

next

paragraph. With a lot of

people

influx into tourist destinations that used to be just local residences, it can disrupt the way of living for

people

, 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

tourists

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

as a result

of irresponsible

tourism

and it can have long-lasting effects on these areas.

For example

, 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

tourists

not to visit the place because of the massive demand for foods and products due to a high number of

tourists

, locals now cannot afford to buy goods and services in the area

that is

supposed to be their hometown.

However

,

tourism

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

tourists

to stay competitive in the global economy.

Moreover

,

tourism

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,

tourism

is unavoidable. Governments and central authorities need to step up and find a way to tackle the negative impacts of

tourism

, find a way to make

tourism

more sustainable, and prioritize the goal of helping local

people

and preserving the environment.