Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

while

some

people

think that international

tourism

has facilitated cross-cultural understanding, others believe that disputes can be created by

this

major industry. personally, I hold the belief that

tourism

has promoted peace rather than tensions between

countries

. on the one hand, those who advocate the development of

tourism

may point to a better interracial understanding. it is true that many

people

believe in false preconceptions of the tradition and culture of other

countries

.

therefore

, travelling helps

people

to take a closer look into the locals' mindset that can correct their existing prejudices.

as a result

, cross-border

tourism

is likely to strengthen the bond between

countries

, which is beneficial for the economy and politics.

for example

, in 2019, the government in Vietnam decided to give many of its citizens an opportunity to travel to other

countries

with a view to building up a good relationship with them.

on the other hand

, international

tourism

can create disputes among

people

from other nations. it is worth mentioning that tourists can unintentionally offend the local values without in-depth knowledge of the local customs and cultures.

therefore

, tensions among

countries

can be created that are likely to result in wars and conflicts.

for instance

,

people

in Iran need to be well-dressed when they go out, but tourists from other nations do not know about

this

custom.

consequently

, the relationship between these

countries

and Iran becomes more acrimonious. in conclusion, I strongly believe that cross-border

tourism

is hugely advantageous for promoting peace.

however

, its negative effects on the association among nations need to be taken into consideration.