Social and Environmental Impact of Tourism

Tourism managed by large corporations

Tourism developed by local communities on a small scale

Tourism that focuses only on luxury experiences

Tourism that ignores local traditions

Aesthetic appreciation

Educational opportunities

Increased pickpocketing

Spiritual connection

They often carry valuables

They are usually relaxed and distracted

They are familiar with local crime rates

They avoid crowded places

Conservation of natural environments and preservation of biodiversity

Restoration of degraded aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

Pollution

Depletion of natural resources

Conservation of natural environments

Restoration of degraded ecosystems

Pollution

Preservation of biodiversity

Establishing National Parks and employing locals to run them

Allowing unrestricted development and increasing tourist numbers

Setting up environmental education programmes and charging entrance fees

Ignoring conservation efforts and focusing on profit

Restoration of coral reefs in Mauritius

Increase in greenhouse gas emissions

Depletion of water resources in Bali

Threats to wildlife habitats in the Maldives

Greenhouse gas emissions

Inadequate sewage facilities

Restoration of degraded ecosystems

Depletion of natural resources

Cultural preservation

Commodification of cultural practices

Rise in crimes

Cultural clash