These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, visiting a new location as a tourist has become easier than in the past.
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is a positive change because individuals can discover new cultures and
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practise a language they are learning.
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, an excessive number of guests in major cities is raising the costs of living for residents and hurting the local environment. I believe that the benefits of tourism outweigh the drawbacks because it brings people closer. Travelling to a new country is the easiest way to experience local customs and language.
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televisions and books can help with discovering a particular nation, only by visiting it can people fully interact with the locals and not only understand their culture but
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practise the language.
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, travelling to Latin America during the carnival season would allow tourists to listen to local musicians who do not play on the radio, and at the same time learn some specific words and their common use.
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,
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an increased number of visitors, housing costs for locals in these destinations are significantly higher,
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the pollution rate.
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, some landlords would prefer to rent out their apartments to guests at a much higher price, leaving residents with limited and expensive options.
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, large numbers of tourists increase transportation usage in a particular area,
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a result, the air quality is affected. In conclusion, the increase in international tourism has some disadvantages for the local housing market and environment, but the benefits of discovering and sharing a new culture with native residents outweigh them.

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task
Focus on one big idea for each paragraph and give clear, simple detail to back it up.
coherence
Use small linking words to show how ideas connect, like 'but', 'also', 'so', 'however'.
task
The essay shows a clear view that tourism has good points and bad points.
coherence
There is a good order with an intro, body and conclusion.
Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic

IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.

Answer structure for the type of essay

  • Introduction
  • Body paragraph 1 – advantages
  • Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
  • Conclusion

Examples to start your body paragraph:

  • The main advantage is...
  • The disadvantage of this...
  • The main benefit...
  • Despite these advantages...
  • One possible drawback...
Topic Vocabulary:
  • boost local economies
  • cultural exchange
  • mutual understanding
  • environmental degradation
  • deforestation
  • overcrowding
  • commodification
  • authentic cultural experiences
  • revenue
  • perspective
  • globalization
  • sustainable tourism
  • heritage sites
  • local customs
  • appreciation of diversity
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