Tourism and Society: Interdependence and Impact on Sustainability

Tourism and Society

Table of Contents
INTRDOUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................1
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................2

INTRODUCTION
Tourism basically comprises of the different activities of an individual staying in and
travelling in places outside their normal surroundings for not more than one consecutive year for
the business, leisure and different other purposes. A society can be basically described as the
group of individuals and a community of people having common interests, traditions and
institutions. As per the view point of Economics, the tourism basically helps in generating jobs
and wealth but the wealth coming from jobs and community are mainly considered to be low
income (Sharpley, 2018). When it comes to socio cultural perspective, the tourism basically
helps in bringing together the individuals from different traditions, backgrounds and cultures and
also promotes peace. The present report basically focuses on the brief discussion regarding the
relationship between society and tourism through the investigation of related sociological
practices, theories and principles and also to identify how different political, socio-cultural and
economic context could influence the practice and principle of sustainability. Also the report
comprises of the deeper understanding about the interdependence and interactions of the
processes, individuals and places included in Tourism. Moreover, the report involves the
importance for the development of the Tourism as an industry or society now and in the future.
Also it comprises of the definition of sociology and the discussion regarding the social science of
travel and its relationship with society.
MAIN BODY
The concept of Social Tourism can be basically described as the phenomena and the
connections in relation to the participation of the individuals in the countries of destinations as
well as of holidaymakers (Cardoso, 2020). In reference to the concept of Tourism, it basically
constitutes the key important cultural, economic and social activities which often produces a
decisive influence on the populations and space. In case of Tourism, the entire sector has a lot of
scope and potential. Also the Tourism Development can be basically described as the process of
maintaining and establishing a tourism industry in a particular location. The Tourism and Travel
is considered to be one of the globe greatest industrial sectors. It basically contributes in driving
jobs, promoting peace, economic growth and also improving social development. For the
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