Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel in the future. Do you think that this trend is a positive or negative development?

A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world?
Tourism has become a primary revenue stream for many countries across the world. However, tourism also causes some problems when left to its own devices. The following essay will examine some major issues stemming from tourism as well as acknowledging its advantages.
To start, tourism has some concerning externalities to consider, the main one of which is environmental damage. Severe environmental harm is done to the host country when hotels and restaurants are built at the expense of natural habitats to serve incoming visitors. Loss of natural habitats not only disturbs the wildlife of the host country, but also locals whose livelihood depend on those places of nature. Many forms of pollution such as air, water, noise, and light also compound when an increasing number of people visit a country for entertainment. All these factors undermine/compromise the quality of life in the host country. Additionally, there is an increased risk disease outbreak with constant movement of people around the world. The fact that modern transportation has enabled instant travel is a contributing factor to global pandemics, with COVID-19 being a salient example. Unless carefully monitored, it is quite likely that more global pandemics will occur as a result of mass tourism.
Tourism, on the other hand, can be equally virtuous. Evidently, it is a boon to the economy. Many jobs are created in the hospitality industry with the growth of tourism around the world seeing as staff is required to cater for the needs of tourists. This means more and more people can earn a living, make purchases, and essentially, be a meaningful part of the economy. My hometown, Bukhara, has benefitted greatly from tourism with the creation of jobs for tour guides, taxi drivers, restaurant workers and hotel employees. Furthermore, tourism reinforces deeper cultural understanding and exchange. That is, people gain thorough insights into other cultures when they visit historical monuments, attend foreign traditional festivals and try foreign cuisine. This, in turn, fosters stronger intercultural bonds among nations.
In conclusion, while the main drawbacks of tourism are a detriment to the environment and an elevated risk of global pandemics, the positive features range from economic growth to strong cultural ties.
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