Various impacts of tourism
A. Economic
Usually seen as positive, contributing to
employment, better services, and social stability. Yet there impacts can also
contribute to high living costs within the community, pushing local business
out of the areas and raising costs for local.
B. Environmental
The positive with many tourist
attractions, the place can be visited by tourists from various regions. And the
environment can be better known. Such as the sea that became the favorite place
for foreign tourists to do the activity there. But the bad impact is the
occurrence of congestion everywhere, garbage scattered everywhere. Sometimes
there are people who are aware of the environment and some are not.
C. Social
Associated with interactions between
peoples and culture background, attitudes and behaviors, and their
relationships to material goods. Tourism can be beneficial for the host
community as it provides the financial means and the incentive to preserve cultural
histories, local heritage sites, and customs. It stimulates interest in local
crafts, traditional activities, songs, dance, and oral histories. It also opens
up the community to the wider world, new ideas, new experiences, and new ways
of thinking.
There can be negative effects from
cultural interactions. Outside of affecting the relationship between tourist
and local, it can also cause friction between groups of the local population.
In addition, it can cause drifts in the dynamics between the old and new
generations. Tourism has also correlated to the rise of delinquent behaviors in
local host communities. Crime rates have been seen to rise with the increase of
tourist. Crimes are typically those of rowdy behavior, alcohol and illegal drug
use, and loud noise. In addition, gambling and prostitution is increased due to
tourists looking for a “good time”.
