Travel and tourism is no doubt an important
industry in itself, but is also the lifeblood of many important states from
different countries across the world. It has even become an important component
of a country’s economy and is also one of the biggest industries in the world.
In fact, if we look at the tourism within our country- India, it is known to
have tremendous potential to promote faster, sustainable and even inclusive
growth!
industry in itself, but is also the lifeblood of many important states from
different countries across the world. It has even become an important component
of a country’s economy and is also one of the biggest industries in the world.
In fact, if we look at the tourism within our country- India, it is known to
have tremendous potential to promote faster, sustainable and even inclusive
growth!
Travel, within the country (domestic) or
even international, has plenty of benefits as well as consequences on a
country’s growth. This may include
economic, social and environmental benefits that tourism brings about. So, while
many of us tend to focus more on the positives, the harsh consequences that
tourism may leave upon countries are often neglected.
even international, has plenty of benefits as well as consequences on a
country’s growth. This may include
economic, social and environmental benefits that tourism brings about. So, while
many of us tend to focus more on the positives, the harsh consequences that
tourism may leave upon countries are often neglected.
Some of the main benefits that tourism can
bring into a local economy include various things, some being payment of goods
and services required by tourists and increasing opportunities of employment in
the service sector of the economy that is associated with tourism.
bring into a local economy include various things, some being payment of goods
and services required by tourists and increasing opportunities of employment in
the service sector of the economy that is associated with tourism.
Environmental
Consequences of Tourism!
Consequences of Tourism!
Did you know that although tourism is known
for the vast number of positive effects it has on the society it also poses a
serious threat on a region’s natural as well as cultural environment? Probably
not! Whether it refers to heritage sits, beaches, coral reefs or even water
supplies; it is all being threatened through its overuse. Moreover through
tourism there is a staggering amount of air pollution being caused through
traffic emissions, increased sewage, littering and noise pollution!
for the vast number of positive effects it has on the society it also poses a
serious threat on a region’s natural as well as cultural environment? Probably
not! Whether it refers to heritage sits, beaches, coral reefs or even water
supplies; it is all being threatened through its overuse. Moreover through
tourism there is a staggering amount of air pollution being caused through
traffic emissions, increased sewage, littering and noise pollution!
Social
Consequences of Tourism
Consequences of Tourism
Although we may not want to consider this,
there are several serious negative social effects that tourism can have on a
place. Some of these may include drugs
and alcohol problems, increased crime levels, prostitution, crowding and
congestion, infringement of human rights where locals can even be displaced
from their land to make way for new homes or even barred from beaches! Even
interaction with tourists form a local community could lead to a complete
erosion of traditional values and cultures!
there are several serious negative social effects that tourism can have on a
place. Some of these may include drugs
and alcohol problems, increased crime levels, prostitution, crowding and
congestion, infringement of human rights where locals can even be displaced
from their land to make way for new homes or even barred from beaches! Even
interaction with tourists form a local community could lead to a complete
erosion of traditional values and cultures!
Economic
Consequences of Tourism
Consequences of Tourism
Tourism is well known to be the lifeblood
of the economic development of a country, but at the same time poses severe
economic threats. Besides the fact that
tourism itself is responsible for seasonal and poorly paid jobs, tourism is
often dependent on tax revenues from the Government. This money is used for establishing a better
infrastructure- such as better roads, hotels and visitor centres. However, this
is not always the case. In addition to this, the money that is generated from
tourism may not even benefit the local community, but instead go to
international companies such as hotel chains, etc. Destinations, which are
known to be tourist spots, may also be prone to natural disasters, economic
recessions and events such as terrorism, which can blow the economy!
of the economic development of a country, but at the same time poses severe
economic threats. Besides the fact that
tourism itself is responsible for seasonal and poorly paid jobs, tourism is
often dependent on tax revenues from the Government. This money is used for establishing a better
infrastructure- such as better roads, hotels and visitor centres. However, this
is not always the case. In addition to this, the money that is generated from
tourism may not even benefit the local community, but instead go to
international companies such as hotel chains, etc. Destinations, which are
known to be tourist spots, may also be prone to natural disasters, economic
recessions and events such as terrorism, which can blow the economy!
So, with all these drawbacks that tourism
brings about it is extremely important to be a responsible tourist while
travelling. “I am blogging for #ResponsibleTourism activity by Outlook Traveller in association with BlogAdda.” Read my next entry to know more about responsible tourism!
brings about it is extremely important to be a responsible tourist while
travelling. “I am blogging for #ResponsibleTourism activity by Outlook Traveller in association with BlogAdda.” Read my next entry to know more about responsible tourism!
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