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　　Pros and Cons of Tourism

　　Pros:

　　1. It is regarded as a pillar of key local economic development.

　　2. The boomingtourist industry has created more job openings. Many people have said good-bye to povertythrough involvement in tourist businesses.

　　3. The tourist industry has played a positive role in meeting the cultural needs of the public, carrying forward national culture and achieving the sustainabledevelopment of resources.

　　4. Tourism helps to better introduce the country to foreigners and showcasethe brilliant history and culture to the outside world.

　　5. Tourism helps to improve the investment environment so as to attract more foreign investors.

　　6. Tourists can take pleasure in the magnificentnatural landscape, appreciatethe superior workmanship of ancient artists and enjoy a variety of local delicacies (specialties). Many tourist attractions offer a wealth of historical relics, fascinating scenery and interesting local culture.

　　7. Tourism helps to promote the catering trade, transportation service and commerce.

　　8. Tourism is the world’s largest and faster growing industry. According to recent statistics, tourism provides 10 percent of the world’s income and employs almost one-tenth of world’s workforce. By the year 2010, these numbers will double. All considered, tourism’s actual and potential economic impactis astounding.

　　9. Tourism encourages the preservationof identify, pride and value in our living conditions and the cultural legacyof generations in danger of extinction.

　　10. Tourism contributes to the revivalof customs and traditions.

　　11. Tourism brings new money into an area and generates jobs, income and tax revenues.

　　Cons:

　　1. Contact with and assimilationof other cultures will reduce the uniqueness of one’s own culture and make the world less colorful than before.

　　2. Undermine local traditions and ways of life.

　　3. Tourism may cause serious environmental pollution.