How can the negative cultural effects of tourism and hospitality be decreased?

These negative effects can be greatly decreased by creating opportunities for people from the host country to act in terms of cultural exchange rather than having their land commodified for profit that enriches a higher echelon.



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One solution to the problems of tourism is ecotourism. Ecotourism activities minimise the impact on the environment and local people by building on a small scale and from natural materials. They also encourage conservation of the natural environment.

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Here are a few things to consider:
  • Take Fewer Flights & Reduce Your Creation of Carbon. ...
  • Offset Your Carbon. ...
  • Bring Your Own Waste-Free Tools. ...
  • Use Public Transportation & Walk/Bike. ...
  • Choose Eco-Friendly Activities & Tour Operators. ...
  • Book Eco-Lodging & Stay in Sustainable Resorts/Airbnbs. ...
  • Support Local People & Businesses.


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Negative social impacts also include increased crime in the area, such as prostitution, illegal gambling and drug dealing and robbery. Very often, this is not related to local people, but occurs as a result of criminal gangs moving into the area to exploit tourists and sometimes local people as well.

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Increase the infrastructure and services of the resort. Involve the local community in tourist decisions and choices. Educate travelers and tell them how to be more responsible and respectful of the place. Monitor and measure changes.

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However, as identified by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP, 2003a), negative social impacts of tourism can include: Change or loss of indigenous identity and values. Culture clashes. Physical causes of social stress (increased demand for resources)

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10 Ideas to Attract Tourists to your Destination
  • Be Present Online. ...
  • Promote Local Attractions. ...
  • Promote Local Events and Businesses. ...
  • Host a Festival. ...
  • Provide maps and directions to local events and attractions. ...
  • Create an email list to share information about your destination.


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These negative social impacts include; social change; changing values; increased crime and gambling; changes in moral behaviour; changes in family structure and roles; problems with the tourist-host relationship and the destruction of heritage.

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Tourism puts enormous stress on local land use, and can lead to soil erosion, increased pollution, natural habitat loss, and more pressure on endangered species.

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Tourism puts enormous stress on local land use, and can lead to soil erosion, increased pollution, natural habitat loss, and more pressure on endangered species. These effects can gradually destroy the environmental resources on which tourism itself depends.

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Most of the common positive impacts of tourism on culture include increasing cross cultural interaction; understanding, maintaining and keeping local culture, arts, crafts and traditions; empowering host communities; and strengthening cultural values.

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