Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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| Ielts Essay - Tourism Boon or Bane |
Travelling for leisure to other countries is fast becoming a
fad among rich and poor alike, however, this has also resulted in a bitter
argument, as many feel that this activity instead of helping forge bonds among
people, is fuelling discord. I personally feel, the allegation of relations
turning sour due to tourist activities is a mere accusation.
Visitors travelling to overseas locations are source of friction
among two civilizations many a times since these travelers while visiting an
alien location carry their own mannerisms and lifestyles; and often forget to
respect local aspirations either gullibly or intentionally, inviting irk of natives
in the process; and thus creating mistrust for each other. The situation, often
termed as a crisis, worsens, bringing around violent responses from locals
sometimes, when the young generation, of the nation being travelled to, gets
influenced by the foreigners
Moreover, travelers are often termed as a menace: a cause of
displeasure among the hosts which makes them wary of foreign visitors. The
tourists tend to litter around without caring for the sanctity of the places they
visit. Many consider this activity to be a source of pollution and raised
carbon emissions, the cost of which must be compensated by the locals later.
This makes natives feel jealous of the tourists.
Nevertheless, the tourism enthusiasts feel that the tourist
activity is helping build bonds and bring diverse civilizations closer. This
activity facilitates a prolific exchange of views and aspirations, cultural
values of people from disparate backgrounds and political affiliations. Tourism
helps people experience different cultures and lifestyles, which, in turn,
helps broaden mindsets and create harmony.
Hence, disputs aside, it can be safely asserted that tourism is not an evil, as
proposed by detractors, but a constructive activity helps brush tribal
attitudes aside.
