Advantages Disadvantages - Tourism in under developed countries

35. In under developed countries, tourism has disadvantages and can be said the opposite as well.

 Tourism for any country is a good source of income. But countries which are not well developed , may face problems due tourists too.

Firstly  with the rise in the number of tourists visiting a country , the infrastructure of the country develops . The transportation facilities are developed so that the tourist attraction spots are easily accessible . Hotels , lodges , shops and supermarkets are also built in these locations so that all the needs of stay and food are available to the visitors. Secondly , it helps open new avenues of income to the local people. They get jobs in the hotels and shops and hence helps the people earn their daily bread and butter.

Nevertheless , there are disadvantages to it too , especially to the under developed nations. For example , the tourists throw waste and rubbish around resulting in environmental pollution . There are increased chances of crimes in such locations as some local people try to steal foreign items from the visitors while some may fool them into buying things which are not worth the price . The local flora and fauna of the places is disturbed as jungles and forests are destroyed to build buildings and transportation.

To conclude , I agree that as a country’s tourism flourishes it creates opportunities for employment , adds to the financial income and development of regions , but it also results in pollution , crime and deforestation . Therefore , countries should take measures to reduce the disadvantages and help the country benefit through this sector .