Positive and negative impacts: economic, environmental, socio-cultural

Positive Impacts

• 💰 Economic: Creates jobs, boosts local businesses, and generates tax revenue.
• 🌱 Environmental: Funds for wildlife reserves, promotes eco‑tourism, and raises awareness about conservation.
• 🏛️ Socio‑Cultural: Encourages cultural exchange, preserves heritage sites, and supports local artisans.

Negative Impacts

• 💸 Economic: Over‑dependence on tourism can hurt other sectors; price inflation can make living costs higher for locals.
• 🌊 Environmental: Pollution, waste, and habitat destruction from increased traffic and construction.
• 🛑 Socio‑Cultural: Cultural commodification, loss of authenticity, and displacement of communities.

Sustainability Strategies

1. 🌿 Eco‑tourism: Promote low‑impact activities like hiking, bird‑watching, and community stays.
2. 📜 Policy & Regulation: Implement visitor caps, environmental fees, and strict building codes.
3. 🤝 Community Involvement: Give locals a voice in tourism planning and ensure they share benefits.

Exam Tips for IGCSE Drama 0411

1️⃣ Structure: Start with a clear definition, then give examples, and finish with a balanced view. 2️⃣ Use Evidence: Cite real places (e.g., Bali’s coral reefs, Iceland’s geothermal tourism). 3️⃣ Analogy: Think of tourism as a double‑edged sword – it can cut both ways. 4️⃣ Word Count: Keep answers concise but thorough – aim for 150–200 words. 5️⃣ Check for Bias: Show both sides before giving your opinion.