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International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?

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At present, global tourism is an enormous industry and has touched and changed even many distant parts of the world. This trend has created tremendous opportunities for many nations while also negatively affecting the traditional aspects of the host nations and environment.
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It is a fact that intIt is a fact that international tourism has already become a popular and huge industry these days, and many places have reaped the benefits of it. However, some people opine that the activity hurts the local communities.
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Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Tourism·Community·Environment

Organized tours to remote community and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the local environment?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Tourism·Travel·Environment

Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the advantages and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?

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Task 2 · Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Tourism·Business·Environment

A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

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A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.

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International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?

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