The passages focus on the unseen benefits that tourism can have on the environment
and for the local communities that are tourist-friendly.
The first text puts into question the idea that tourism can often be seen as a factor that
depletes natural areas, such as coastlines, of their quality and beauty. Albeit this can be
sometimes true, the text continues by pointing out that tourism can be the one to save such
beautiful areas, precisely due to their attractiveness. Because of their great value, people will
do their best to keep them at the centre of attention, which can lead to the establishment of
preserved areas like marine and wildlife parks so as to attract more tourists and generate income.
As I see it, this can bring a lot of great opportunities to several areas, particularly to those in
need of an injection of financial resources.
The second text presents the advantages of tourism for the local communities from the
highly chosen destinations inasmuch as it can create higher living standards. I am inclined to
agree that the examples posed by this text, meaning better infrastructure, an improved
healthcare and transport system and the creation of new venues for leisure activities, are
inarguably good representations of what tourism can do for the local residents to improve the
quality of their lives. This way, not only would the tourists benefit from an even more alluring
destination, but also the inhabitants of that place will live a better life.
All things considered, notwithstanding most destinations being overrun by tourists, we
need to keep an open mind and think of all the opportunities that tourism can offer to certain
areas. From the creation of protected areas to higher living standards, all these help both the
environment and the residents.