Tertiary activities: -Tourism- Advantages vs Disadvantages

Foreign currency brought to the region by tourists can be invested improving local education, health and other services.

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Jobs for local people are created from tourism giving people the chance to learn new skills in tourism services.

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Construction of new houses and business premises creates jobs and develops skills for local people.

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Visitors will get an insight into local customs and traditions that don't exist in Western countries.

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Tourists can see beautiful landscapes, interesting wildlife and plants and be educated to the dangers to fragile ecosystems in the modern world.

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Profits go to foreign companies, such as tour operators and hotel chains, rather than to the local community.

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Foreign companies may bring foreign workers to do the skilled jobs, so local people only do low-skilled, poorly-paid work.

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House prices are pushed up when foreign companies and investors buy property for hotels and holiday homes. This often makes houses too expensive for locals.

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Important projects for local communities might be side-lined as infrastructure developments are more focused on tourists.

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Pollution and disruption to wildlife habitats and wildlife behavior could occur if there are too many tourists.

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