THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IMPACT
TOURISM The declaration of Manila WTO ruled that the tourism at national and international levels can make a positive contribution to the life of a nation. The impact of tourism on an area stands out in ECONOMIC SOCIO - CULTURAL ECOLOGICAL The impact of economic and 'determined by many factors: The nature of the tourist attractions Its development area concerned ADVANTAGES: tourists spend money in the tourist resort chosen (accommodation, food, souvenirs) the creation of new jobs (in hotels, restaurants, guides) revenue of money generate increased income of companies operating in that sector DISADVANTAGES: the work is not specialized (work female, child, part-time) seasonality (many hotels and restaurants closed in the low season, creating a high rate of temporary unemployment.) increase in values caused to houses and land (ICI) the socio - cultural tourism impact on society and culture can have: POSITIVE EFFECTS revitalization of poor regions, non-industrialized with the creation of jobs and businesses shift from agriculture to services more opportunities for young folk revival of activities (festivals, dances) increase the conservation and restoration of areas rich in cultural values ADVERSE EFFECTS overcrowded tourist areas strong pressure on energy supplies transport services waste disposal shift from agriculture to services, therefore loss of values difficult coexistence between local and foreign: different habits, different behaviors the impact of ecological pOLLUTION: - air pollution car traffic - water pollution discharge of sewage discharge of solid waste discharge of oil from boats waste pollution of tourist areas noise LOSS OF NATURAL LANDSCAPES building construction leads to invade open space areas are closed to the public because they bought from private building structures leads to the disappearance of the entire forested areas DESTRUCTION FLORA AND FAUNA oversized the influx of tourists may lead to the disappearance of some species CONGESTION concentration of tourists in holiday in a certain place brings harm to the landscape traffic congestion on the roads during periods coinciding with the holidays mass increases pollution, loss of time and huge consumption of carburant