Essay on Advantages and Disadvantages of Tourism

Some countries are known for their culture and heritage. Tourism becomes their main occupation. Tourism can also be a problem if not managed well.

It has been recorded that most countries get its part of GDP from tourism. Tourism is not a simple or straightforward task.

Tourism is just have its own pros and cons. It creates jobs and gives a boost to the economy. But, it should also be restricted to some extents.

Advantages of tourism

1. Economically, it brings money and this is the main reason why it is promoted. Income generated from tourism is then used in the private and public sector.
2. International connections are highly promoted. It also promotes cross- culture of both the international and local authorities.
3. It also promotes tourism of a particular region which has its own importance.
4. It provides economic incentives to regenerate, preserve the environment factor in both urban and rural region.
5. It provides incentives to build up infrastructures such as road, railway networks and local medicines.
6. It provides opportunities for jobs like in hotels, bars, restaurants and staffing.
7. Tourism provides workers with 1 out of 12 jobs for every worker.

Disadvantages of tourism

1. There are so many environmental damages when tourist allowed to explore it. Even if they act responsibly but some of them may damage the environment.
2. Ancient buildings, temples and moved monuments affected by traffic and wear- tear inevitably.
3. They can have a cultural clash as a tourist may lack respect and that is not good for the locals.
4. Job creation would be seasonal. Tourism is for a limited season so the jobs and economy boost boosts.
5. The flow of money can only be diverted to tourism and other areas of development can be left behind.
6. Local business of that area would be affected as many of the tourist agencies are owned by foreign companies.