It has been noted that many famous tourist cities are filled with tourists. The main reason for this trend is cheaper airlines and technology, which allow travellers to travel more easily. This caused some effects on people who are residents of a tourist place and their society in various ways. The reasons and effects on society will be discussed.
Primarily, with advanced technology, social media, and famous booking websites have more influence on the tourism industry. On social media sites happy holiday-makers are creating videos about iconic cities with the utilisation of a digital camera and attracting foreigners to visit the place. Secondly, quite a few websites that offer Affordable airfares and modern websites that make finding accommodation easier also play a significant role in making certain cities extremely attractive to tourists. Hence, more and more people are exploring different well-known tourist locations.
The positive effects on individuals are a great way to broaden the mind and develop more understanding and acceptance of other cultures and beliefs. Individuals will become more tolerant, and society should be more integrated and peaceful. On the other hand, drawbacks are that excessive tourism dilutes the authentic culture of the destination, the prices go up, and the quality of products and services goes down. The historic centres of too many popular cities now seem to only feature the same chain stores and services, and food tends to become more internationalised rather than offering the authentic food of the country and region.
In conclusion, excessive tourism is the result of social media influence and easy access to booking sites, which does not bring an integrated society and broad-minded individuals, but also makes prices go up and dilute authentic food and culture.