which may lead to increased tolerance among the hosts and the
visitors.
Another important cultural benefit of tourism is the attainment of the “critical mass” of
interest necessary to maintain the viability of a society’s culture, especially the culture’s art
forms.
In many cases, the growth of tourism in developing countries has led to improved standards
of living and greater educational opportunities, especially for women and young people who
were formerly “enslaved” by tradition. At the same time, tourism provides the opportunity to
preserve the region’s historical and natural sites.