Negative impacts of tourism

Negative impacts that
Tourism can have in many
parts of the world

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF TOURISM..........................................................................................1
Impact on economy.....................................................................................................................1
Impact on heritage and culture....................................................................................................2
Impact on legacy.........................................................................................................................3
Impact on environment...............................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Tourism can be referred to as an act of making a travel trip for the purpose of bringing
business or pleasure. It encompasses various components such as accommodations, provision of
entertainment, sight seeing, transportation, leisure activities, entertainment, etc. As indicated by
World Tourism Organization, it represents an occasion which isn't just restricted to a solitary
action but incorporates going and staying at places other than regular ones for a time period more
than 24 hours and lesser than an year. Travel and tourism can be said to be an unwinding and
memorable act, however due the non sustainable and careless practices of people tourism has had
negative impacts over the course of time (Fennell and Sheppard, 2020). The following essay
consists of the negative impacts that tourism places on countries inclusive of examples of some
countries.
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF TOURISM
Tourism is providing assistance to several communities so that they can rise from the
state of poverty. However, it is also seen that it is even causing destruction of several
communities. Tourism is an activity which can lead to generation of extensive incomes through a
number of acts and practices. On the contrary, some of the non sustainable practices pertinent to
the domain of tourism can also bring down the reputation of this sector along with the impact
that it has upon the economy of every country or upon the world as a whole. Tourism if not
carried out in an ethical and sustainable can yield multiple negative impacts upon the society,
economy, environment, culture and heritage of locations (Tiberghien, Bremner and Milne, 2020).
Impact on economy
Usually, it is perceived by people that tourism majorly holds positive impacts upon the
economy of every nation. Yet a number of instances can be stated that point out towards the
contrary. It is regularly observed that traveller zones are expensive than other spots. This may
carry benefits for businesses pertinent to travel sector or the government of the country however
the local people need to suffer owing to this circumstance. It is often seen that the increment in
prices of essential commodities may even make it difficult for the local individuals to afford the
offerings any further. Likewise a number of foreign investors start investing their funds into such
businesses and locations due to which the prices rise. The local people need to undergo a lot
because of this. An exemplary situation can be seen in the form of home rental market prevailing
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