How To Be A Part Of Sustainable Tourism
Tourism has the potential to be a dramatic force for good anyplace it exists. It can generate revenue that helps to build the local economy and creates an awareness of the area. However, there are some negative effects tourism can have and these need to be fought against. Unfortunately too many people travel thinking only about themselves and the experiences they have. This is not always their fault, as sometimes they just have not been informed as to the impact their choices can have for good or bad. Education on this simple but important subject is something that needs to get out to anyone who travels. When a flood of people come into a community as tourists it can be a great burden to the locals. Businesses can be swamped and cultures can be all but forgotten as they cater to the visitors rather than preserving their own customs. Sustainable tourism is a type of tourism that can eliminate these negative effects of tourism and turn it into something that is good for both the to