Explain any four effects of mass tourismnon local cultures
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Overcrowded environment, which may lead to conflicts with locals, crimes etc. (E.g. popular tourists spot in a residential area/ nightlife venues near by)
Pollution (in simple means, everywhere tourist goes the litter is left and local authorities can do little in this matter, especially in a case of mass tourism)
Illegal goods and people trafficking (unfortunately, we don’t tend to notice such things until we witness it personally. But it’s the reality, especially in underdeveloped countries with bad government and economy)
And, of course, the terrorism, which is a global problem for many decades.
Positive (+)
Contribution to local economy (booking with local travel agents, hotel/ phone/ car companies)
Generate income and popularity (mass tourism can stabilize the tourism economy, so people will usually spend more on retail, transport, hospitality, tourism and leisure within their destination)
Tourist relocation (e.g. Russian mass tourism in early 2000-s until 2014, targeting cheap properties in Pattaya, Thailand) As a result, almost every second Thai in Pattaya speaks fluent Russian and offers relevant products and services.
Improvement of Travel & Tourism Services / ‘Cultural convenience’ (is when a relocated tourist opens a business, assisting local government with tourism, language and cultural issues - applicable to a well-developed tourism destination)
To conclude this, try to establish an exact destination or country before analysis like this (I only featured the key issues but list can go on and on), doing so will help you to meet your academic targets effectively.