Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions.

To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is sometimes argued that tourists from overseas should be charged more than local residents to visit
important sites and monuments. I completely disagree with this idea.

The argument in favour of higher prices for foreign tourists would be that cultural or historical attractions
often depend on state subsidies to keep them going, which means that the resident population already pays
money to these sites through the tax system. However, I believe this to be a very shortsighted view. Foreign
tourists contribute to the economy of the host country with the money they spend on a wide range of goods
and services, including food, souvenirs, accommodation and travel. The governments and inhabitants of every
country should be happy to subsidise important tourist sites and encourage people from the rest of the world
to visit them.

If travellers realised that they would have to pay more to visit historical and cultural attractions in a particular
nation, they would perhaps decide not to go to that country on holiday. To take the UK as an example, the
tourism industry and many related jobs rely on visitors coming to the country to see places like Windsor Castle
or Saint Paul’s Cathedral. These two sites charge the same price regardless of nationality, and this helps to
promote the nation’s cultural heritage. If overseas tourists stopped coming due to higher prices, there would
be a risk of insufficient funding for the maintenance of these important buildings.

In conclusion, I believe that every effort should be made to attract tourists from overseas, and it would be
counterproductive to make them pay more than local residents.

A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a
source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in
the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

Nowadays tourism generates a significant portion of national income for many countries, but it has certain
drawbacks too. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and provide a logical
conclusion.

The two main advantages of developed tourism industry are boost in country’s economy and a large number
of new job openings for the local people. Firstly, tourists spend money on a wide range of services, including
hotels, amusements, transportation, food and medical services. This way, tourism yields an additional income,
greatly supporting the country’s economy. Secondly, tourism increases the level of employment by bringing
new jobs. For instance, the influx of tourists results in a larger demand in restaurant workers, tour guides,
hotel staff and employees of retail services, exhorting business owners to hire more people for these
positions.

But tourism also has some major disadvantages like destruction of popular tourist destinations and
development of illegal economic activities. іAncient buildings, temples and monuments struggle to cope with a
vast amount of visitor’s traffic and get damaged. Also, the large number of tourists can cause environmental
problems. For instance, when places of interest are overcrowded, natural resources often become
overexploited. What’s more, the presence of a considerable number of tourists with a lot of money to spend,
and often carrying valuables such as cameras and jewelry, increases the attraction for criminals and brings
with it activities like robbery and drug dealing. However, proper hospitality management and correct usage of
tourism revenue by the local government can eliminate these disadvantages.

To conclude, although tourism can have certain negative effects like destructive impact and growth of crime
rate, it has an extremely positive influence on country’s economy and provides a large number of new jobs for
the local people. I believe that these benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks.

Tourism is encouraged in many countries. Does tourism bring more advantages or disadvantages to a
country?

Most of the nations across the globe promote tourism. In my opinion, the advantages tourism can have on a
nation’s economy and development are greater than any disadvantages.

The primary benefit of encouraging tourism is that it is a profitable source of income for many countries. In
other words, tourists provide a plethora of opportunities for the natives and the nation to earn money.
Because of this rising demand for tourism, many youngsters are employed in different sectors which
circuitously assist to reduce the unemployment rate in many countries. Thus, a nation with lower
unemployment and higher sources of income will lift their laurel beyond imagination

Similarly, to attract more foreigners to the country, the government and the public will make efforts to
improve the infrastructure of cities and towns. Furthermore, they become more concerned about retaining
the natural resources and conserving the countryside as most visitors enjoy visiting and appreciating the
beauty of the countryside. Therefore, it is obvious that encouraging tourism apparently paves the way to
protect the environment and its resources from many threats.

Despite the above-mentioned advantages, I admit that there are some disadvantages to promoting tourism.
One such issue is the chances of spreading of any communicable disease. Fortunately, health sectors are now
developed in such a way that medical tests and health checkups are done appropriately to ensure the safety of
the locals and the tourists from any contagious diseases. Hence, such concerns do not hold much water.

In conclusion, undoubtedly, tourism plays an integral part in escalating a nation’s revenue and it indirectly
helps in the development and protection of the rural and urban areas. Therefore, I think that the demerits are
negligible compared to the merits.

International air fares are falling and tourism is growing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
increasing tourism activity?

International air fares are falling. More and more employers are offering holiday entitlements. Needless to
say, the number of people who travel to exotic holiday destinations across the world is on the rise. While this
trend has both upsides and downsides, in my opinion, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

The tourism industry has witnessed tremendous growth over the last few years. And it looks like it will
continue this upward trend. The growth in the tourism sector has many advantages. In many parts of the
world tourism has created more jobs than any other industry. Tourism helps countries to earn valuable foreign
exchange. Tourism has also helped in the preservation of many heritage structures and art forms which would,
otherwise, have died without leaving a trace. For example, many ethnic Indian dance forms would have died if
they hadn’t received the patronage of foreign tourists. Tourism also promotes cultural understanding. As
people travel to other countries, they get an opportunity to learn about other cultures and beliefs.
Intercultural understanding is always good for global harmony.

On the flip side, tourism has some disadvantages too. In many countries, particularly those in the under
developed world, tourism has led to the establishment of some morally questionable practices. For example,
many tourist hotspots in Asia and Latin America are now synonymous with prostitution and illegal gambling.
Tourist hotspots are also plagued by problems like theft, maimed begging and drug abuse. However, these
disadvantages are nothing compared to the advantages and it doesn’t take a lot of efforts to see that tourism
has more benefits than drawbacks.

To conclude, the growth in the tourism sector does have some downsides; however, the negatives pale in
comparison to the positives because tourism creates jobs and promotes understanding between people.

A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a
source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in
the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

In the era of globalization, tourism has started playing a vital role in the development of economies.
Nowadays, tourism makes significant contributions to the economy of a nation;, however it has some
drawbacks too. This essay will discuss the pros and cons of tourism before arriving at a conclusion.

The two major advantages of tourism are the augmentation of the national economy and the generation of
employment for local people. Firstly, tourists use a wide range of services which includes hotel bookings,
tourist guides, food and transportation. This results in additional income which in turn contributes to the
nation’s economy. For example, tourism increases consumptions of domestic product which have significant
impact in the overall GDP growth of the country. Secondly, tourism creates a significant number of job
opportunities as without people tour operators, restaurants, hotels and transport services cannot operate.
Hence, tourism brings significant benefits such as boost in national economy and employment for local
people.

However, there are various disadvantages associated with tourism such as destruction of popular destinations
and rise in criminal and illegal activities. Firstly, the massive influx of tourists to places like historical
monuments and pilgrimage centres causes significant damage to these age old structures. In addition, to cope
up with the demand of tourists / tourism national resources are overexploited. Secondly, as tourists carry
valuable items with them such as cash, jewelry and other expensive items, they may become the targets of
thieves and other anti-social elements. Hence tourism also has many disadvantages which can be eliminated
by the government if they ensure proper security measures and timely maintenance of popular tourist spots.
To conclude, in spite of the fact that tourism has certain disadvantages such as destructive effects on
monuments and increase in criminal activities it has very constructive effect on a nation’s economy and gives a
plethora of new job opportunities for locals. I personally believe that the advantages of tourism outweigh its
disadvantages.

A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a
source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in
the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

Thanks to the advancement in the transportation facilities, the scope of tourism has increased immensely.
Some countries rely on tourism as a major generator of wealth while there are certain drawbacks such as
destruction of local environment; however, in my opinion the advantages outnumber the disadvantages.

Some places have unique characterstics like being historical monuments or exotic scenery which attracts
people from different parts of the world. The tourists visiting these places spend money there by buying
products and services. Locals can also earn money by working as tourist guides. The tourism industry also
indirectly boosts the related sectors like travel industry and helps in improvement of infrastructutre. Aslo
many times there will be certain entry fee to visit any historical structure. The income generated by this
means will be helpful in preserving those monuments for future generations. On the other hand people living
in places where tourism industry is not developped will not be able to benefit from such opportunities.

On the other hand, if the tourist location is not managed properly, it can cause deleterious effect on the
ecology of that place. The demand for increased accomodation can lead to the construction of more hotels
and often this causes the destruction of forests. This disturbs the balance in the environment and might lead
to the extinction of rare flora and fauna. Some famous places which attract tourists are situated in places
where the local people have unique language and culture. The locals often have to deal with foreign visitors
leading to acculturation which can result in the erosion of indigenous cultures.

To conclude, tourism is a vital sector that generates employment opportunities and boosts national economy.
However, it is important to address important issues like ecological destruction with proper planning. On
balance, I believe the advantages of promoting tourism outweigh the downsides.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where the conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara
desert or The Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?

Nowadays, the trend of visiting a place where the conditions are harsh has peaked. People often prefer going
to places like the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. This essay discusses various advantages and downsides of
travelling to these places.

There are two main benefits to spending a holiday at a place where conditions are tough. Firstly, it is often
claimed that many people enjoy adventurous trips, and such places are the perfect choice for them. Visiting
these places gives travellers the experience of a lifetime, which makes the pain taken to travel to these places
worthwhile. Secondly, places with harsh conditions are generally cut off from the rest of the world. As a result
of this, we hardly know anything about their culture and lifestyle. Travelling to these places enables people to
mingle with natives and learn about their culture.

On the other hand, there are apparent drawbacks to visiting a location with extreme conditions. To begin
with, these places can pose a risk to the health of a traveller. It is quite possible for people who visit such
destinations to fall ill due to the unbearably hot or cold weather, which, in turn, can spoil their entire vacation.
Furthermore, it is often argued that these trips are usually not pocket-friendly as a lot of extra arrangements
need to be made for these excursions. For instance, if someone plans to explore an extremely cold place, he
will have to spend a huge amount of money for buying appropriate winter clothing.

In conclusion, although travelling to difficult places is an opportunity to gain invaluable experience, such trips
are not economical and they may even impact one’s health adversely.

Today more and more tourists are visiting places where the conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara
desert or The Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?

Tourists these days are showing an interest in visiting places with harsh conditions. For some people traveling
to such places will be a unique experience because it is not something you get to experience in your day-to-
day life. However, there are some downsides to this kind of trips because they might compromise people’s
health and fitness. This essay will discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of visiting dangerous or off-
beat locations.
Visiting a place that could pose a threat to your life may be exciting for some travelers and this feeling could
actually enhance your appreciation for life and health. People are amazed by the sort of scenery and
landscape that they might find in isolated places untouched by humans. This allows them to find a connection
with their inner self. Witnessing the wonders of the nature also allows people to find a new purpose in life and
look at the world in a different light.

Also, for some people traveling to uninhabited and peaceful places could improve their health in several ways.
For example, in 2016, the University Of Cambridge reported that people who lived for a month in the Brazilian
Jungle improved their sight by sixty percent in comparison to those who lived their regular life in the city.

On the other hand, traveling to locations with difficult conditions might create a problem to those tourists
who are mentally weak or addicted to technology. The feeling of isolation could make them feel homesick and
they may get depressed and cut the trip short before visiting the best parts. To illustrate, a survey done by The
Institute of Tourism in Africa showed that almost twenty-five percent of tourists crossing the Sahara desert did
not finish the tour because they were feeling isolated and the conditions were too extreme for them. As a
result they had to be evacuated by an emergency helicopter.

To conclude, exploring places that have an uncommon condition could be a positive trip for some people
looking for a spiritual experience or a health improvement. However, for those who are afraid of losing their
comfort zone and the connection with the 21st century, this kind of excursion might be a disappointing idea
due to the facilities that these places lack.

International tourism is becoming a major industry. Some people think it causes more tension than the
anticipated understanding between different countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Tourism has become a major industry over the last few decades. In fact, for some countries tourists are the
biggest source of revenue. While it is generally believed that tourism, especially international tourism,
promotes understanding among people of different cultures and beliefs some people argue that it creates
more conflicts and tension. I do not quite agree with this. While I do admit that international tourism has
some negative aspects to it, in my opinion, its disadvantages pale in comparison to its advantages.
The influx of tourists can certainly cause some problems in the host country. Tourists may damage the local
environment by littering around. This can be a real problem in places that attract a large number of people. A
few of them might even show disrespect to the local culture and thus create conflicts. However, such incidents
are rare. Tourists generally abide by the local rules and customs even if they do not really respect them. Most
of them understand the dangers involved in getting into conflicts with the local community. Therefore, the
argument that tourism creates more tension does not hold much water.

On the flip side, tourism offers numerous benefits. It benefits travelers as well as their hosts. Tourists help the
local economy thrive. During their visit they buy local handicrafts or produce and thus help the local artisans
and farmers earn a living. In fact, nations that attract a large number of international tourists have generally
higher standard of living because of the valuable foreign exchange they earn. Better still, tourism broadens the
perspectives of people. People who travel are more tolerant of change and diversity. They understand that it
is all right to speak a different language, have a different skin colour or belong to a different faith. Actually this
understanding is what we need in this age where people fight over trivial issues like race, religion or skin
colour.

To conclude, after analysing the situation, it is not hard to see that tourism does not cause tension. It might
cause environmental problems in extremely popular tourist destinations but the chances of tourists creating
conflicts are rather slim. After all, people travel to learn and discover. They will not fly thousands of miles if
their only objective was to create conflict in another part of the world.