What Can Be Done To Solve The Problems Caused By International Tourism?

What can be done to solve the problems caused by international tourism?

Problems of International Tourism and their Solutions

Tourism and recreation have become one of major socio-economic activities of the old continent from the point of view of employment, contribution to GDP, and growth in demand. These activities generate substantial revenue and jobs, promote knowledge of other cultures and leads to the preservation of cultural and natural heritage and investments in infrastructure, resulting benefits, both economic and social. But not everything is positive; some forms of tourism and certain recreational activities can lead to habitat destruction, the deterioration of landscape and a competition for scarce resources and services (freshwater, land, energy, wastewater treatment, etc). In addition, local populations may suffer as a result of performing such activities, loss of traditions and acquire an excessive dependence on revenue generated by tourism. The increase in prices brings tourism to the top factor in contributing for losing the ownership of land, houses, shops and services. The unhealthy effects of tourism has become commonplace these days. These undesirable effects on ecological components diminished ecological integrity or degraded natural processes may also result from tourism development and operations. Among the negative effects as is the increased consumption of soil, water and energy, the destruction of landscapes, building new infrastructure and buildings, increased production of waste and wastewater, alteration of ecosystems, the introduction of special exotic species of animals and plants, inducing unnecessary flows of population to areas of tourist concentration. Tourism impacts may take a variety of forms, including habitat fragmentation and loss due to infrastructure development, travel-related air pollution, facility-related water and land pollution, and activity-related soil and vegetation damage and wildlife harassment (Moisey et al 2009, 11-19). The proliferation of tourism facilities in ...