Tourism is important to the economy of both the rich and the poor countries. Tourism does not only benefit the economy by handing out employment but also through the expenditure of the tourist (tourismintheunitedkingdom.weebly.com). Tourist destinations can also assist in the improvements and development of infrastructures as well as services such as roads that therefore has a positive impact on their locals, tourists, and their community.
In London, tourist attractions would rather employ locals than people from other communities who need to travel. As there are positives about the economy of tourism there should also be negatives. London, who experience millions of tourists a year will have higher prices on goods …show more content…
One positive attitude everyone in London has, is that they work together as a community to ensure that the environment is well looked after.
Although tourism is there to assist in the building of a town, there will always be a negative mark. The destruction of the environment is usually caused by erosion, litter, and vandalism. The ecosystem that is within the environment can also be damaged by tourists, for example, Waste levels that are rising daily.
Transport in London also plays a major role and causes carbon dioxide to be released into the air, as well as noise and sewage production. Tourism sites such as Coral Reefs and World Heritage Sites are being overused and the result is a threat to the Natural as well as the Cultural resources of London.
Tourism plays part in the conservation of their wildlife and usually uses the funds (guide fees, entrance fees) for the maintenance of animal preserves. The quality of any tourist environment, natural and/or man-made will always be essential to the tourism industry, however many activities can cause a negative environmental effect. Many of these negative effects can be linked to the construction of roads and airports, and tourism facilities such as shops, marinas and local