Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting a culture. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

There is little room for doubt that

tourism

is

one

of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

However

, its impact on

culture

remains a source of constant debate.

This

essay will elaborate on both the positive and negative effects of

tourism

from a cultural perspective. Providing economic incentives for cultural preservation is unarguably

one

of the main contributions of

tourism

. To many tourists,

culture

and history are what they first consider when choosing a destination. Their mindset has been recognised by many

tourism

sites and money has been

subsequently

directed toward cultural protection, including the maintenance of key historical sites.

Tourism

is

therefore

one

of the primary forces contributing to the preservation of a

culture

.

In addition

to raising financing,

tourism

can make an indigenous

culture

known to the world and rally support worldwide to protect it. When a historic site or a site that shows a country's cultural heritage is made accessible to the public, visitors from all over the world will soon flock there. They will share their experience in the local

culture

with their friends and families once they return home, assisting

this

site to gain international fame. Both financial and technological support will flood in for the conservation of natural and cultural resources. On the negative side,

tourism

develops sometimes at the expense of part of the

culture

. Food, festivals, costumes and other stimulating elements of a

culture

tire highlighted to entertain tourists, constituting an insult to the locals and causing damage to the unique nature of a

culture

.

Moreover

, cultural commercialisation has made the sacred elements of a

culture

commonplace and tourists are encouraged to attach little importance to a unique tradition, which cannot be found

elsewhere

. In light of these facts,

one

can conclude that touristry is neither a boon nor a bane to cultural preservation.

While

its endeavour to protect an indigenous

culture

should be recognised, it has put the integrity of a

culture

at risk.