Tourism is a very large service industry with many endeavours. Tourism not only creates jobs and provides jobs but also brings in money and revenue. A study which was done by the Tourism Policy Research Unit found that tourism boosts the GDP of every country by 8% on average. Additionally, more and more people are going on vacation every year, and this trend is not showing signs of slowing down despite being in the middle of a global pandemic. Similar to other industries, tourism has lots of pros and cons.

There are many merits that tourism brings to us such as boosting the economy, giving the destination a sense of place and helping preserve natural resources and cultural traditions. Other advantages of tourism are as follows:

    Tourism brings in money – Because people from over the world travel to different countries, tourism brings in money. It provides jobs in hotels, restaurants and other tourism-related industries. Besides, tourism also helps sustain services so that tourists can enjoy their vacations even more.

·    Tourism provides jobs – Tourism not only often generates jobs in various fields such as hospitality and agriculture industries but also helps to develop the housing market, which leads to economic growth and job opportunities in other industries.

    Stimulates growth of a country – Many countries offer incentives for investment like tax breaks or low rates of corporate tax which allow companies to invest their money into real estate, transportation, and other forms of infrastructure necessary for promoting tourism.

    Incentive to preserve the natural environment - By creating incentives for people to preserve nature and the environment, tourism can help preserve nature and the environment. Because the destruction of such areas inevitably leads to a decline in tourism

    Tourism promotes international connections – Tourism creates new friendships and builds favourable relationships between different countries. By travelling, tourists are able to gain a deeper understanding of their destination       Helps to put nations on the global map – Many countries have started to invest in tourism to make it easier for people to travel abroad on an individual or business level.
    On the other hand, tourism also has some negative impacts on the local economy, and environment or even causes pandemic and geopolitical situations:
    Can cause environmental damage – 
The result of an attempt to find a photo opportunity is that tourists are often responsible for deforestation and over-exploitation of natural resources. Destroying habitats could lead to the extinction of endangered species, which could have adverse consequences on biodiversity.

    Can cause cultures to clash – Tourism creates a clash between cultures which may cause the destruction of existing communities. Therefore, it is important to respect local customs and traditions.

    Mainly provides low-level jobs – These jobs mostly come as waiters, cleaners, bartenders…However, these are usually temporary jobs that don’t provide much opportunity for growth.

    Seasonal Nature of tourism – Tourism usually peaks during the summer months when people come from other areas to vacation in a warmer climate. However, other places have this trend reversed. Regardless, the off-season usually results in decreased economic activity.

     Small businesses are unable to keep up – Sometimes, the tourism industry in developing countries is owned by big foreign companies, which means that locals who depend on the income from tourism have to find other jobs in order to make money. This can cause unemployment and can negatively affect the economy.

    Other key sectors of a country might be ignored – Over-reliance on the tourism industry can lead to a danger for the economy if it takes a hit from political situations, wars, global pandemics,…

    One of the most important things about tourism is that it has positive and negative effects on a country. The positive effects are increasing income, helping to spread culture, and creating employment opportunities. On the other hand, there are negative effects such as environmental damage due to overpopulation, increased crime rates, and loss of resources.

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Corporation tax: thuế doanh nghiệp

Over-exploitation of natural resources: khai thác quá mức tài nguyên thiên nhiên

Clash: a short fight between two groups of people
Example: Eight people were wounded in a clash with border guards.

Over-reliance: excessive dependence on or trust in someone or something  Ex: an overreliance on technology

Endeavor: try hard to do or achieve something.
Example: There have been great advances in the field of scientific endeavor.

A sense of something: a feeling about something.

example: Students need some sense of responsibility.

Inevitable (adj): certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented.
Example: It was an inevitable consequence of the decision.

       
Merit (n): the quality of being good and deserving of praise.
Example: He was awarded a certificate of merit for his piano playing.

Revenue (n): the income that a government or company receives regularly.
Example: The government is currently facing a shortfall in tax revenue.

       
Incentive (n): something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something.
Example: There is no incentive for people to save fuel.

Sustain (v): to keep something in operation; maintain 
Example: I only had a little chocolate to sustain me on my walk.

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