How can the negative cultural effects of tourism 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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Develop and promote experiences in the city or territory that benefit both tourists and residents. 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.

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3. Tourism can encourage the displacement of locals. In the pursuit of profit, some travel destinations have pushed out residents and local businesses to make room for luxury resorts and major chains that attract tourists. What results is a degradation of the local economy, culture, and community.

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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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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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Improve The Quality And Quantity Of Attractions One of the most important aspects of attracting tourists is having a good selection of attractions. Make sure that your city or town has various interests – from historical landmarks to family-friendly activities and everything in between.

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There are so many problems which affect to this industry negatively while few are mentioned here for explanation: Terrorism decrease the number of tourist in the world; Visa problems and flight problems also decrease the number of tourist in the world; Bad transportation also affect the tourism industry negatively; ...

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Social and Cultural Effects
Tourism can also provide needed jobs, such as construction and building projects that improve infrastructure and attract visitors, as well as employment in the hospitality industry from working in hotels to acting as a guide to places of interest, to the selling of arts and crafts.

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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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Tourism is in its best form when the destination boasts of conducive climate. In contrast, any undesired changes in the environment such as high winds, flash floods, drought, and extreme climate can affect tourism adversely.

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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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And before we can learn how to travel sustainably, we need to understand what damage exactly we can cause when we go on another vacation.
  • Destruction of nature and habitat loss. ...
  • Pressure on the resources of the area. ...
  • Loss of the cultural identity of the place and community. ...
  • Growth of aggression and crime rates.


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In your hotel room, ask them not to change your sheets and towels every day. Turn off the air conditioning, heater and electronic gadgets when you leave your room. Also, stay in hotels that have recycling programs in place and abide by them.

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