Impact on Tourism

Impact on Tourism

Economic impacts of tourism.

 Positive economic impacts include:

· Increased incomes;

· Increased foreign exchange;

· Increased employment;

· Improved infrastructure, and

· The multiplier effect.

Negative economic impacts include:

· Decline of traditional employment opportunities;

· Seasonality of employment;

· Increased living costs;

· Leakages, and

· Increased taxes.

Environmental impacts of tourism

 Positive environmental impacts include:

· Improved assets;

· Landscaping;

· Conservation;

· Regeneration, and

· Building regulations.

 Negative environmental impacts include:

· Traffic congestion;

· Erosion of natural resources;

· Pollution of air and water;

· Litter;

· Increase in noise levels;

· Panoramic view damage, and

· Destruction of natural wildlife systems and breeding

patterns.

Socio-cultural impacts of tourism

 Positive socio-cultural impacts include:

· Preservation of customs and crafts;

· Provision of community facilities and public services;

· Aiding of international understanding;

· Encourages travel, mobility and social integration.

 Negative socio-cultural impacts include:

· Conflicts with the host community;

· Crime;

· Loss of cultural identity;

· The demonstration effect;

· Changes to family structure, and

· Social problems, such as begging and prostitution.