Today’s tourism industry contributes to numerous issues, including pollution from flights, transportation, and contaminated water. Thus, there is a belief that only through the imposition of additional levies on flights or accommodations by governments can we combat the impact of tourism. I agree with the aforementioned statement, as even if this issue might seem insurmountable, taxes have the potential to substantially mitigate the subsequent pollution.
To begin with, aircraft and alternative forms of transportation use deleterious fuel, which has already caused significant environmental damage, the consequences are unavoidable. However, imposing additional taxes could reduce the demand for air travel and encourage tourists to choose more sustainable options. Moreover, even if people will still be using air transport and its ubiquity is widespread, scientists assure that taxes will make certain visible alterations. For instance, those who are cautiously optimistic about the presented solution are the scientists from The Association of Environment Protectors, who have conducted a long-term research, providing empirical evidence that the utilization of aeroplanes will be minimized by 15%.
Additionally, a considerable majority of tourists, approximately 95%, require accommodation while travelling, whether for leisure or business purposes. Furthermore, what causes water and soil contamination are anthropogenic factors, exemplified by industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and improper waste disposal. By preventing unnecessary travel and implementing strict regulations on destructive tourism practices, governments can significantly alleviate human-caused impacts on our environment.
To conclude, the tourism industry poses environmental challenges and what should be done to tackle those obstacles is to hike taxes.