ADVANTAGES
1) Jobs are generated by tourism in many areas - in the initial construction of the resorts, in travel, in food provision and in other service related industries.
2) Local people benefit directly from employment
3) Roads, rail, facilities, electricity services etc. all need improving to accommodate the tourists - local people also benefit from these INFRASTRUCTURE developments.
4) Transport facilities are developed
5) The local tax base increases so the local government/council can invest in schools, healthcare and social services.
6) Tourists introduce new values and cultures and learn about new cultures- this causes cultural UNDERSTANDING
DISADVANTAGES
1) TNCs (Trans National Corporations) from rich countries are often involved - this can result in a lot of profits leaving the country.
2 Jobs can be seasonal - especially in beach and skiing based resorts. People can therefore find themselves out of work in the close season.
3) Tourists consume huge amounts of resources including food and water - this type of tourism is particularly UNSUSTAINABLE in this manner.
4) Tourists introduce new values and cultures - this causes cultural pollution.
5) Land is lost from farming to tourist developments.