With the way the tourism industry is currently run, the disadvantages of tourism may greatly outweigh the advantages in a country. The first factor to take into consideration is environmental damage.
When a country has a high tourist attraction, the number of people occupying a space increases immensely. Many countries with ancient ruins or natural attractions are also in danger of destruction or erosion with significant foot traffic and human interaction. Additionally, flora and fauna can decrease in areas or change their growth and migration patterns when there is an overflow of humans interact.
Foot traffic and continuous touching can also slowly degrade the stability of ancient structures. One of the advantages breached upon the sharing of cultures.
Also, for many countries, tourism is a seasonal occurrence. For people that work in the tourism industry, their jobs are only viable for a certain number of months, and after the season has ended, many are left without income. Many of these jobs also lack the benefits that other sector jobs supply. Tourism workers are often left without insurance or pension.
Not to mention, foreign businesses tend to overtake the companies present in these countries, forcing small businesses to shut down. As a result, foreign businesses keep the majority of profits from tourism, while local businesses lose their income. Jobs are often seasonal based on the time of year and are poorly paid. More money for the country. Most money goes out of the area to big companies, not locals. Local traditions and customs are kept alive because tourists enjoy traditional shows, eg Flamenco dancing.
Culture and traditions change as outsiders arrive. Money from tourists can be used to protect the natural landscape. Damage to the natural environment, eg footpath erosion the wearing away of footpaths , litter, habitats destroyed to build hotels. New facilities for the tourists also benefit locals, eg new roads. So what happens when there is no tourism? By April , at least 7.
Six months later, many countries are beginning to emerge from local lockdowns and re-open borders. But the tourism industry has been dealt a heavy blow. Countless businesses have been forced to close, from local family stores to multinational companies.
Millions of people have lost their jobs and livelihoods. However, a loss of jobs and income is just the beginning of the losses the world would face without tourism. The advantages of tourism go beyond creating billions of dollars and hundreds of millions of jobs and business opportunities. A booming tourism industry helps to build infrastructure such as roads, parks, hospitals, schools and community areas. It also helps to preserve heritage sites, natural wonders, and precious cultures, by creating space for people to showcase their cultural traditions and protect sacred areas.
Your travels can have a direct positive impact when you stay in locally-owned accommodation, shop in artisan markets, take part in traditional festivals, and tour with local guides. The tourism industry also helps to protect the environment and its wildlife, with many tourism businesses offering eco-friendly services and encouraging tourists to respect the lands and communities they visit.
Dozens of natural areas are gaining protection because of their importance to the tourism industry. There are also many inspiring cases of change, such as former poachers turning into safari guides or gamekeepers, as the income from tourists wanting to see wildlife means that protecting the animals is a far more valuable venture. Your trip can have a direct positive impact when you pay entry fees for national parks to ensure ongoing preservation.
You should also always make sure you leave only footprints and take only photos from the natural areas you visit. These positive impacts of the tourism industry are all part of a move towards responsible tourism.
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