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Final Essay - Freya
Tourism is travels for the purposes of leisure and business. In this day and age, international tourism has become an important industry in the world trade, and this trend is still continuing to rise. A recent survey made by the World Tourism Organization showed that the total export revenue of international tourism reached 946 billion dollars in 2008(WTO, 2010). Yet it is controversial about whether this booming industry is fortunate or not in terms of development, human beings hold various perspectives. Some of them believe that it promotes understanding between countries and development of countries, while the others argue that it only brings discord and damage. Personally, I believe that there are more merits than demerits generated by it.
Granted, tourism redounds to communication between the tourist and local communities. To begin with, it provides an opportunity of direct contact with different cultures. As Saint Augustine once said:” the world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page,” touring is a multi-sensory experience which other entertainment tools cannot bring (tourists can not only see the beautiful scenes and hear the sound, as they do with their laptop, iphone, but also touch the real things and even smell). What’s more, the empirical knowledge obtained during the real journey can help wipe out errors inherent in many people thoughts. For example, taking a trip of China can surely bring a divergent and new apperception of what not every Chinese could do Chinese Kong Fu. Conversely, most of them like doing morning exercises, such as jogging and dance.
In addition, tourism continuously accelerates the vitality of local economy, not only through directly visible consuming but also functioning in indirect aspects (Rose, J. 2002). It is obvious that there will be a rise in the local labor ratio on account of more opportunities of employment in retails, department stores and transportation, etc. In the meantime, the tax revenue also will be augmented rapidly for the local government to re-build and optimize the native infrastructure. The most important point here is that international tourism can strengthen and increase mutual trust in distinct regions.
Nonetheless, tourism also produces some problems. Nowadays, the modem economy drives the pure culture into commoditization due to attracting tourists as many as possible (Smith, M. K. 2006). Thus the modification of indigenous heritage makes everything seem fake to the visitors, while the coming of tourists may be regarded as an invasion upon the lives by many native residents. Moreover, colossal touring population may put a strain on the already stretched resource, and even seriously damage the ecological equilibrium. It signifies that excessive exploration and a lot of indecomposable rubbish led behind by touring people constitute chronic and destructive environmental disaster to tourist spots.
In the final analysis, there is no doubt that tourism brings an amount of chances to different areas in both communication of culture and sustainable development of economy. However, it may also spawn extremely bad influence on the environment and local society. Like a double-edged sword, humankind should use it in a right way, bringing its strengths into full play and diminishing its weaknesses to the least extent. Shortly, as far as I am concerned, it is positive that there are fruitful advantages of tourism currently.
Reference:
Smith, M. K. & Robinson, M. (2006), Culture Tourism in a Changing World, An Imprint of Multilingual Matters Ltd.
Rose, J. (2002), Tourism, http://www.idebate.org/
WTO, http://www.unwto.org/
Granted, tourism redounds to communication between the tourist and local communities. To begin with, it provides an opportunity of direct contact with different cultures. As Saint Augustine once said:” the world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page,” touring is a multi-sensory experience which other entertainment tools cannot bring (tourists can not only see the beautiful scenes and hear the sound, as they do with their laptop, iphone, but also touch the real things and even smell). What’s more, the empirical knowledge obtained during the real journey can help wipe out errors inherent in many people thoughts. For example, taking a trip of China can surely bring a divergent and new apperception of what not every Chinese could do Chinese Kong Fu. Conversely, most of them like doing morning exercises, such as jogging and dance.
In addition, tourism continuously accelerates the vitality of local economy, not only through directly visible consuming but also functioning in indirect aspects (Rose, J. 2002). It is obvious that there will be a rise in the local labor ratio on account of more opportunities of employment in retails, department stores and transportation, etc. In the meantime, the tax revenue also will be augmented rapidly for the local government to re-build and optimize the native infrastructure. The most important point here is that international tourism can strengthen and increase mutual trust in distinct regions.
Nonetheless, tourism also produces some problems. Nowadays, the modem economy drives the pure culture into commoditization due to attracting tourists as many as possible (Smith, M. K. 2006). Thus the modification of indigenous heritage makes everything seem fake to the visitors, while the coming of tourists may be regarded as an invasion upon the lives by many native residents. Moreover, colossal touring population may put a strain on the already stretched resource, and even seriously damage the ecological equilibrium. It signifies that excessive exploration and a lot of indecomposable rubbish led behind by touring people constitute chronic and destructive environmental disaster to tourist spots.
In the final analysis, there is no doubt that tourism brings an amount of chances to different areas in both communication of culture and sustainable development of economy. However, it may also spawn extremely bad influence on the environment and local society. Like a double-edged sword, humankind should use it in a right way, bringing its strengths into full play and diminishing its weaknesses to the least extent. Shortly, as far as I am concerned, it is positive that there are fruitful advantages of tourism currently.
Reference:
Smith, M. K. & Robinson, M. (2006), Culture Tourism in a Changing World, An Imprint of Multilingual Matters Ltd.
Rose, J. (2002), Tourism, http://www.idebate.org/
WTO, http://www.unwto.org/
Do the benefits of tourism outweigh the costs ? Iris
Each year, hundreds of millions of people travel around the world for leisure, business, and other various reasons. With rapid development of the tourism, this industry have brought large profits to the local community, not only in terms of the economic field but also in terms of the social environment. However, nowadays, there is an increased voice with respect to the cost from the development of tourism. It is believed that the development of tourism will destroy local nature environment, produce pollution and especially cause culture conflicts. Do the benefits of tourism out outweigh the cost?
First of all, according to the reports in 2008 international tourism generated US$ 946 billion, (€643 billion) in export earnings. (Jafari, 2006, p-237). Typically, travelers bring with them money which they inject into the local economic for the place was excellent of business. They could find the commercial opportunities in the landscapes, and supply the jobs for inhabitant, improve people’s life. This will stimulate the local economic, drive the industries development such as entertainment, food, and souvenirs. For example, due to the demand of travelers, many vocation villages were established in the countryside. Undeniably, this industry chain was an effective way to boost a region’s economic growth and produce mass profits. Furthermore, thanks to the profits of tourism, the local governments have enough fund to renovate the historical architecture for better preservation, and the value of old buildings will be utilized in maximization. More and more people could benefit from more knowledge of the history. Some natural spots such as national parks will also get adequate financial support to run on (Matthew, 2000).
In addition, tourism is an important vehicle for cultural exchange. People travel to different places, view a diversity of scenes that widen their horizon. They also bring fresh style to the local communities. They enjoy the local sight, food, also share with the local inhabitant about what life looks like in another part of the world. These visitors act like “ambassadors” on behalf of their countries and promote their countries. They play as a bridge to link up people from different places. For instance, when Chinese go aboard for sightseeing, they introduce Chinese food, culture and tea to foreigners, which attracts foreigners to visit China and promote Chinese culture and customs. This “win-win” mode obviously brings economic benefits as well.
However, tourism may also lead to conflicts between visitors and local resident such as culture shock. As well, the negative impact on environment and local culture can not be ignored. For example, innumerable people swarm into the same tourist destination and cause noise, congestion, and pollution. All of these break the peace of the local community, and the local inhabitants may prefer a peaceful life. Due to the different languages, Communication due to the difference in the language and culture barriers will result in some inevitable controversy, and even worse, inhabitants will feel uncomfortable by some undesirable behaviors such as speaking loudly and throwing paper everywhere.
In conclusion, the benefits of tourism are obvious. However, we should also pay more attention to its negative aspects. The government should find the right balance between the economic growth and local culture in developing tourism. I believe that there would be a right way to coordinate the conflicts so that the tourism industry will be more flourishing.
References:
Jafari, J. (2006). Creatio of the intergovernmental world tourism organization. Annals of Tourism Research, 2, (5), 237
Matthew, J. (2001). Pricing Policy for Tourism in Protected Areas: Lessons from Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Conservation Biology, Vol. 15, No. 1 (Feb., 2001), pp. 218-227
Dwyer, L. and Forsyth, P. (1993). Assessing the benefits and costs of inbound tourism, Annals of tourism research,vol.20,pp 751-768,
http://www.jstor.org/stable/2641660?seq=2
First of all, according to the reports in 2008 international tourism generated US$ 946 billion, (€643 billion) in export earnings. (Jafari, 2006, p-237). Typically, travelers bring with them money which they inject into the local economic for the place was excellent of business. They could find the commercial opportunities in the landscapes, and supply the jobs for inhabitant, improve people’s life. This will stimulate the local economic, drive the industries development such as entertainment, food, and souvenirs. For example, due to the demand of travelers, many vocation villages were established in the countryside. Undeniably, this industry chain was an effective way to boost a region’s economic growth and produce mass profits. Furthermore, thanks to the profits of tourism, the local governments have enough fund to renovate the historical architecture for better preservation, and the value of old buildings will be utilized in maximization. More and more people could benefit from more knowledge of the history. Some natural spots such as national parks will also get adequate financial support to run on (Matthew, 2000).
In addition, tourism is an important vehicle for cultural exchange. People travel to different places, view a diversity of scenes that widen their horizon. They also bring fresh style to the local communities. They enjoy the local sight, food, also share with the local inhabitant about what life looks like in another part of the world. These visitors act like “ambassadors” on behalf of their countries and promote their countries. They play as a bridge to link up people from different places. For instance, when Chinese go aboard for sightseeing, they introduce Chinese food, culture and tea to foreigners, which attracts foreigners to visit China and promote Chinese culture and customs. This “win-win” mode obviously brings economic benefits as well.
However, tourism may also lead to conflicts between visitors and local resident such as culture shock. As well, the negative impact on environment and local culture can not be ignored. For example, innumerable people swarm into the same tourist destination and cause noise, congestion, and pollution. All of these break the peace of the local community, and the local inhabitants may prefer a peaceful life. Due to the different languages, Communication due to the difference in the language and culture barriers will result in some inevitable controversy, and even worse, inhabitants will feel uncomfortable by some undesirable behaviors such as speaking loudly and throwing paper everywhere.
In conclusion, the benefits of tourism are obvious. However, we should also pay more attention to its negative aspects. The government should find the right balance between the economic growth and local culture in developing tourism. I believe that there would be a right way to coordinate the conflicts so that the tourism industry will be more flourishing.
References:
Jafari, J. (2006). Creatio of the intergovernmental world tourism organization. Annals of Tourism Research, 2, (5), 237
Matthew, J. (2001). Pricing Policy for Tourism in Protected Areas: Lessons from Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Conservation Biology, Vol. 15, No. 1 (Feb., 2001), pp. 218-227
Dwyer, L. and Forsyth, P. (1993). Assessing the benefits and costs of inbound tourism, Annals of tourism research,vol.20,pp 751-768,
http://www.jstor.org/stable/2641660?seq=2
Final essay----Jing
Do the benefits of tourism outweigh the costs?
With the development of society, tourism has become one of the most powerful and biggest industries in the development momentum of global economy. The industrial position and role of economy increase gradually in urban economic development social employment, driving force, as well as the promotion which is the key of culture and the environment becomes increasingly obvious.
Economic globalization benefits the world immensely, especially the prosperity of tourism. it has shows that figure of Chinese economic developmental rate in 2008.Receiving 130 million inbound tourists trips throughout the year, to achieve international tourism foreign exchange earnings from 40.843 billion dollars, respectively, over the previous year decreased by 1.4% and 2.6%; 1.712 billion times that the number of domestic tourists and revenue 874.93 billion yuan , an increase of 6.3% and 12.6%; Chinese citizens reached 45.8444 million passengers, have risen 11.9%; tourist income reaches 1.16 trillion yuan totally, have increased 5.8%.( The prospects for investment analysis and forecast report of Chinese tourism market 2010-2015)
It is a consensus that tourism can stimulate the economic development in a region, since tourism plays an important role in the acceleration of the improvement of service, such as transportation, accommodation, catering and other marginal business.
Furthermore, tourism can strengthen the interflow of cultures and traditions between the people in different regions. Trips to minority countries and regions render people a lot of new cultures and customs, which, presumably, have been handed down from old ages and enjoyed very splendid history. Formerly, people can only get some segments about the minorities from videos, films and other incomplete descriptions on books. Now, tourists have more opportunities to communicate or even live with the minority people and acquire first-hand knowledge about them, which provides the researchers with a lot of authentic information.
Admittedly, tourism damages the natural environment in some regions and spoils the peaceful life of them to some degree due to their frequent activities in the regions, the environment being deteriorated in some regions, which is not what we expected.
Traveling in a developing country the tourists from industrialized countries may sense the obvious hostility from local inhabitants. They may make the latter feel more miserable by the sharp contrast between them. The increase of international tourists will directly lead to the rise of price , which means nothing to the travelers but impose physical and economic pressure on the local residents. At this stage, the local citizens may attribute all this to the international travelers, who are unaware of what they have caused and are subject to disdain and disrespect
Generally, the popularity of English and tourism brings more advantages than damage to the regions, since it has enriched people’s knowledge and widened their horizons. But meanwhile, we should be on the alert for the damage to the regions and take effective means to tackle the problems tourism arouses.
Reference:
The prospects for investment analysis and forecast report of Chinese tourism market 2010-2015 (January,2010) http://www.ocn.com.cn/reports/2006116lvyouye.htm
With the development of society, tourism has become one of the most powerful and biggest industries in the development momentum of global economy. The industrial position and role of economy increase gradually in urban economic development social employment, driving force, as well as the promotion which is the key of culture and the environment becomes increasingly obvious.
Economic globalization benefits the world immensely, especially the prosperity of tourism. it has shows that figure of Chinese economic developmental rate in 2008.Receiving 130 million inbound tourists trips throughout the year, to achieve international tourism foreign exchange earnings from 40.843 billion dollars, respectively, over the previous year decreased by 1.4% and 2.6%; 1.712 billion times that the number of domestic tourists and revenue 874.93 billion yuan , an increase of 6.3% and 12.6%; Chinese citizens reached 45.8444 million passengers, have risen 11.9%; tourist income reaches 1.16 trillion yuan totally, have increased 5.8%.( The prospects for investment analysis and forecast report of Chinese tourism market 2010-2015)
It is a consensus that tourism can stimulate the economic development in a region, since tourism plays an important role in the acceleration of the improvement of service, such as transportation, accommodation, catering and other marginal business.
Furthermore, tourism can strengthen the interflow of cultures and traditions between the people in different regions. Trips to minority countries and regions render people a lot of new cultures and customs, which, presumably, have been handed down from old ages and enjoyed very splendid history. Formerly, people can only get some segments about the minorities from videos, films and other incomplete descriptions on books. Now, tourists have more opportunities to communicate or even live with the minority people and acquire first-hand knowledge about them, which provides the researchers with a lot of authentic information.
Admittedly, tourism damages the natural environment in some regions and spoils the peaceful life of them to some degree due to their frequent activities in the regions, the environment being deteriorated in some regions, which is not what we expected.
Traveling in a developing country the tourists from industrialized countries may sense the obvious hostility from local inhabitants. They may make the latter feel more miserable by the sharp contrast between them. The increase of international tourists will directly lead to the rise of price , which means nothing to the travelers but impose physical and economic pressure on the local residents. At this stage, the local citizens may attribute all this to the international travelers, who are unaware of what they have caused and are subject to disdain and disrespect
Generally, the popularity of English and tourism brings more advantages than damage to the regions, since it has enriched people’s knowledge and widened their horizons. But meanwhile, we should be on the alert for the damage to the regions and take effective means to tackle the problems tourism arouses.
Reference:
The prospects for investment analysis and forecast report of Chinese tourism market 2010-2015 (January,2010) http://www.ocn.com.cn/reports/2006116lvyouye.htm
Final essay--- Walter
The tourism is advancing at an amazing speed in the contemporary society. A recent study conducted by the World Tourism Organization (WTO) revealed that international tourism accounted for approximately 11 percent of the world export of goods and services.( Tourism Market Trends, 2005 Edition) But in the meantime, whether focus on developing tourist industry completely has become a highly controversy. Some people concern that tourism might cause some trouble in local area. This essay will show further discussion on this subject with exemplifications on both views.
Convincing arguments can be made that tourism can bring great economic and social effect on individuals, community and country. In the first place, the foreigners have the opportunities to experience the foreign culture by traveling. Also they are more likely to learn the customs through communicating with the local inhabits, which is more interactive and vivid than just watch through a TV or PC online video play feeling another culture. In the second place, tourism is one of the major sources of incomes for nations' economy. Specifically, international tourism substantially boosts the economy of communities in this country. Take China for example, international tourism has improved the level of the social infrastructure and service area over the past decades. Meanwhile, the tax revenue of regional and civic governments can be taken full use to invest more valuable purposing. Possible the growing tourism might become the one of reasons to accelerate the nation turn to the rich side. Singapore, known as one of the four small tigers in Asian is a typical case, whose tourism is one of the pillar industries in economy of Singapore. (DUBLIN -- Research and Markets, 2007-2009)
Nevertheless, as an old saying goes;” every rose has its thorn.”(Poison, second album Open Up And Say...Ahh!., 1988).International tourism may also result in unexpected problems such social issue and environments. To begin with, the majority of touring population may undermine the local ecology balance. Owing to the human desire for variety and exploration, the ecosystem and local inhabitant have been damaged seriously in the recent years. Moreover, the increasing touring populations between countries may raise the burden of the capacity in the urban. It would turn out a tough problem how to deal with the overload public transportation and residence issue. For example, the Shanghai 2010 Expo is approaching; it should be a good chance to present the image of the metro to the world and the same time the local government should spend large sum of money to solve a series complex solutions to maintain the operation of the metropolis orderly. Furthermore, the arising environment issue that the garbage tourists left behind and the vast amounts of fossil fuel consumed in transportation would threaten the environmental to the tourist destinations and cause the air pollution in long period.
Above all, I concede that international tourism may create some adverse effects. It should be worth developing tourism and encourage local community to spend more capital on the promotion of travel. On balance, I am convinced that while promoting international tourism, we should respect between the tourists and the local denizens harmony. This could become a win-win situation for society.
Reference:
Excerpt from Article: Journal of Economic Cooperation, 27-4 (2006), 63-106
World Tourism Organization, "Tourism Market Trends, 2005 Edition".
It was released in 1988 as the third single from Poison's second album Open Up And Say...Ahh!.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Every_Rose_Has_Its_Thorn
DUBLIN-Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a7b39a/opportunities_in_s)
Final essay----Elden
Do the benefits of tourism outweigh the costs?
As the society develops at a staggering rate, emerge plenty of social issues, among which the consequence of developing tourism is one of the fiercest, because tourism has been an important part of the society and any country demands the prosperity of this industry. Some people think that it is beneficial rather than detrimental, while others hold an opposite view.
It is hardly denied that tourism benefits our society. This is due to the fact that, as everyone knows, tourism brings governments a considerable economic result, which is good for the development of a city or an area. It is also accepted that tourism preserves cultural heritages in a special way. When a place becomes prevalent, with the power of media, the authorities may invest more budgets in its construction and pay more attention on its protection. Apart from that, individuals do need opportunities to get in touch with different kinds of culture, which means they should go travel to expand their outlook; therefore, the importance of tourism is irreplaceable. More precisely, tourism provides people with methodologies to experience a culture that they never meet before. Lastly, tourism can effectively publicize the image of cities. A positive image can easily influence the its development and attract more commercial opportunities.
On the other hand, tourism also has its downside. It may possibly damage the local environment which is the crucial part in the world, because environment can never be reborn. With an increasing number of tourists entering the tourist attraction, it is unavoidable that tourism may create a great number of wastes. Moreover, tourism may result in an erosion of culture, because the local culture may confront with the hit from outside world, which will lead to a serious consequence that the local culture may be replaced or even extinct. And the expenditure of governments on construction of tourism attractions is undeniably luxurious. Specifically, the income of tourism cannot always outweigh its investment, even though it is definitely alluring, which means that the spending may probably never be obtained. And it is generally believed that tourism may interfere with the normal lives of local residents. For instance, the noises that make by tourists can wake them up early in the Saturday mornings, which is indeed frustrating and detrimental to their health.
Speaking for myself, I am in favor of the point of view that benefits of tourism outweigh its costs. Although tourism may provoke certain consequences, its benefits are obviously essential. What should be taken into consideration now is how to balance the benefits and the costs, reaching a win-win situation.
As the society develops at a staggering rate, emerge plenty of social issues, among which the consequence of developing tourism is one of the fiercest, because tourism has been an important part of the society and any country demands the prosperity of this industry. Some people think that it is beneficial rather than detrimental, while others hold an opposite view.
It is hardly denied that tourism benefits our society. This is due to the fact that, as everyone knows, tourism brings governments a considerable economic result, which is good for the development of a city or an area. It is also accepted that tourism preserves cultural heritages in a special way. When a place becomes prevalent, with the power of media, the authorities may invest more budgets in its construction and pay more attention on its protection. Apart from that, individuals do need opportunities to get in touch with different kinds of culture, which means they should go travel to expand their outlook; therefore, the importance of tourism is irreplaceable. More precisely, tourism provides people with methodologies to experience a culture that they never meet before. Lastly, tourism can effectively publicize the image of cities. A positive image can easily influence the its development and attract more commercial opportunities.
On the other hand, tourism also has its downside. It may possibly damage the local environment which is the crucial part in the world, because environment can never be reborn. With an increasing number of tourists entering the tourist attraction, it is unavoidable that tourism may create a great number of wastes. Moreover, tourism may result in an erosion of culture, because the local culture may confront with the hit from outside world, which will lead to a serious consequence that the local culture may be replaced or even extinct. And the expenditure of governments on construction of tourism attractions is undeniably luxurious. Specifically, the income of tourism cannot always outweigh its investment, even though it is definitely alluring, which means that the spending may probably never be obtained. And it is generally believed that tourism may interfere with the normal lives of local residents. For instance, the noises that make by tourists can wake them up early in the Saturday mornings, which is indeed frustrating and detrimental to their health.
Speaking for myself, I am in favor of the point of view that benefits of tourism outweigh its costs. Although tourism may provoke certain consequences, its benefits are obviously essential. What should be taken into consideration now is how to balance the benefits and the costs, reaching a win-win situation.
essay-Ahmed
Tourism has always been considered as a benefit for the economy. It helps different areas of a country's economy. However this Major benefit has also disadvatanges. We will see in this essay how tourism benefit on economy and its disadvantages.
In order to attrack people, some countries have to upgrade their buldimgs or create ones. These actions benefit the populations. Indeed, tourism implies improving the infrastuctures I.e. Public goods. All the citizens benefit from these improvments. For exemple, the recent bulding of a new motorway linking BEijing and the airport has benefited both the Chinese and the local businesses. This may appear as an expenditure but it creates also jobs. It has also a good impact on the economy because it creates market shares.We have to highlight too that tourism brings currencies to developping countries. This helps them to import and export raw materials. It solves some of the issues those countries had to deal with.We have already said that tourism creates jobs. It is its main results. It creates formal jobs such as waiter but also informal jobs such as seller. In some countries like morrocco many people become seller in "sooks" ( sooks does mean market in Arabic ).We can also say that tourism contributes to the good image of a country .
We have seen that tourism is a good thing but as all good things it brings bad things too.First, even though it creates jobs the workers are not well paid. It only profits the businesses and not the local.We can ad as a disadvantage is the cultural aspect. In some countries there is a dress code which is important to follow but to attrack people they forget this dress code. Also there is the environmental area. Tourists are not careful with the environment and don't care about it.
In conclusion, we can say that tourism is a good and a bad thing as well. Now the question is to see how can we tranform it and make it better. We have to eliminate the disadvantages as we can and find a way to keep the benefits.I think that the governments have to work more on it , for example by doing more regulations and laws to protect local communities and the environment also.
Last important thing is the impact that the tourism has on the image of the country as said above. The governments should also work more on make tourists feel welcome , so they will stay more and spend more , and it will help the economy of the country and local people. It will raise the benefits of tourism.
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