This essay discusses the evolution and development of tourism, its positive and negative impacts on the economy, environment, and society, and factors influencing it. It covers the five factors of modern tourism, including historical value, social-economic system, environmental element, technologies, and religious importance. It also highlights the positive and negative impacts of economical, environmental, and social-cultural tourism, along with their effects on local income, resources, and surroundings. The essay concludes by emphasizing the importance of tourism in generating revenue and enhancing the standard of living.