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Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular.
Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
Suggested Ideas:
Positives of Tourism Tourism is a popular leisure activity People go on holiday to relax and have fun Tourists can experience different cultures They can sunbathe on beaches or go sight-seeing Travelling abroad opens our minds We can learn to speak other languages The tourist trade is vital for some economies It creates employment in services like accommodation, transport and entertainment Some areas rely on tourism for their income Tourists spend money Tourism attracts investment from multi-national companies It helps to improve the standard of living Low-cost airlines are making it cheaper to travel abroad
Negative effects of tourism
Tourism can have a negative effect on the natural environment The building of facilities and infrastructure can destroy the habitat of wild animals Beautiful beaches are spoilt by the building of hotels Tourism creates pollution and waste It puts pressure on local resources Local traditional and cultures may be endangered A rise in the cost of living affects local people The price of goods, services and housing may increase significantly
