Socio-economic (MEDC’s)

Tourism leads to a drop in unemployment figures and brings a great deal of money to the economy.

However, local people in areas such as National Parks, can often no longer afford house prices as many people are choosing to buy holiday homes in the region.

Socio-economic (LEDC’s)

Tourism leads to a drop in unemployment figures and brings a great deal of money to the economy.

However, there is often great conflict between local people and the governments, due to the government treating local people with little respect. Much of the profits from tourism is taken out of the country rather than benefiting local people.

Environmental (MEDC’s)

Although certain areas can be improved due to the funding from tourism (e.g coastal management on the south coast), many areas actually suffer as a result of vast numbers of visitors which litter the area and increase footpath erosion.

Environmental (LEDC’s)

Although certain areas can be improved due to the funding from tourism, many areas actually suffer as a result of vast numbers of visitors which litter the area, damage habitats and increase footpath erosion. Animals in large safari parks are also affected due to tourists and guides getting too close to the animals.

Negative effects of Tourism

Below is a short video showing some of the downsides of Tourism