It is often argued that tourism plays a crucial role in many nations since it creates diverse employment opportunities for the citizens and enhance cultural heritage of the country.
To begin with, tourism has reduced shortage of employment opportunities in some countries. Jobs such as tour guide and driver are given to people within the country, which in turn reduce unemployment rate. This will raise the living standards and the quality of life for those individuals working in those sectors. In Kenya, for instance, being more dependent on tourism sector, many people have been employed in those industries related to tourism such as hotels to offer social services to tourists so as to make a living.
In addition, tourism is essential in preserving cultural legacy of a certain ethnic group in a country. Through revenues generated from tourist, enough fund is collected for restoration of historical sites, fostering community pride, and reviving traditional arts and practices. This transforms local culture into a valued asset that supports economic sustainability. For instance, in Africa, many countries depend on tourism for survival of their cultural practices.
In conclusion, tourist yields substantial advantages to both individual and society, since it creates more jobs and plays a vital part in conserving our traditional beliefs in the coutry.