As we approach a world of globalization and disposable incomes, it has become increasingly common for especially developed countries to reduce the cost of international flights, leading to thriving tourism industries. While this situation offers certain benefits associated with economic growth, I believe that its potential drawbacks outweigh the advantages when viewed through the lenses of environmental degradation.
Proponents of developments in tourism cite various reasons to support their stance. On a global scale, if tourism industries flourish in some regions around the world, they may contribute positively to the creation of job opportunities, thereby leading to a decrease of disadvantaged community units and unemployment rates in the country. As a result, individuals who have promising jobs may feel less prone to engage in criminal activities instead working hard by showing off their talents and performing at their best, which helps to stimulate economic growth in the long term. At a time when living costs are going through the roof and people can not provide for their families, supporting tourism domain may make a significant difference when it comes to creating more job pursuits, which not only promotes economic developments and rescues people who have lived under the poverty line.
Despite these arguments in favour of positive effects of tourism, in my view, problems related to ecosystems caused by this sector should take precedence. As a vast majority of visitors flocks to countries, they are highly likely to throw awaya great amount of plastic bottles, food packaging and non-biodegradable materials whole places, which places a huge burden on cleaning organisations. Given these circumstances, it comes as no surprise that these activities may emit harmful pollutants into the atmosphere and degrade air quality big time, thus later exacerbating existing issues like global warming and pollution or giving rise to chronic health conditions like stroke, heart disease and respiratory problems. Gone are the days when people could not save up disposable incomes to travel, as a consequence both environment and citizens would not be harmed by the detrimental outcomes of growth in tourism.
In conclusion, while the substantial economic growth and job creation it generates for host countries ultimately make its advantages more compelling, mass tourism poses a significant threat to the environment.