Positive and Negative Effects of Tourism

Question 1

List some positives of tourism

Answer 1

Jobs created, More money for the country

Most money goes out of the area to big companies, not locals

Local traditions and customs are kept alive because tourists enjoy traditional shows, eg Flamenco dancing

Question 2

More positives

Answer 2

Money from tourists can be used to protect the natural landscape
New facilities for the tourists also benefit locals, eg new roads

Overcrowding and traffic jams

Greater demand for local food and crafts

Question 3

Negative effects of tourism

Answer 3

Jobs are often seasonal and are poorly paid.
Most money goes out of the area to big companies, not locals.
Culture and traditions change as outsiders arrive.
Damage to the natural environment, eg footpath erosion, litter, habitats destroyed to build hotels. Overcrowding and traffic jams.
Prices increase in local shops as tourists are often more wealthy than the local population