Impacts Of

Tourism
Types of Tourism Impacts

01 Economic Impacts 02 Socio-cultural Impacts

03 Environmental Impacts
Introduction
 The impacts of the global
tourism industry today are
impressive and far reaching.
 01
Economic
Impacts
 ECONOMIC
Positive Negative

01 Foreign exchange earnings Inflation

Contribution to government
02 revenues
Opportunity costs

03 Generation of employment Dependency

Stimulation of infrastructure
04 investment
Seasonal character of jobs
 02
Socio-cultural
Impacts
 Socio-cultural
Benefits Costs

Preservation and restoration of

01 cultural heritage
Loss of cultural character

Cultivation of cultural pride and sense

02 of identity
Commercialization of human relationships

Loss of authenticity and meaning of

03 Revival of traditional arts and crafts
traditional arts and crafts

Potential misunderstandings and conflicts

04 Cross-cultural exchange
between residents and tourists
 03
Environmental
Impacts
 Benefits

- Environmental awareness.
- Enhancements of local environment.
- Protection and conservation of wildlife.

Costs
- Inappropriate development.
- Loss of natural habitat and effects on wildlife.
- Pollution.
- Loss of spirit.
- Overcrowding and traffic congestion.