Theory: Tourism Impacts and Challenges
Abschlussbedingungen
Let us start with an overview abou the impacts (positive and negative) of tourism and the challenges tourist destination have to face. Just click on the heading to get started with our training booklet.
If you want to download / print it, you find a pdf version at this link.
6. Socio-cultural Impacts
6.2. Positive Cultural Impacts
By showcasing local culture in a sustainable manner and encouraging meaningful interactions between hosts and their visitors, tourism can support these various elements by:
- Discouraging cultural imperialism
- Increasing awareness of local history and culture and fostering cultural pride
- Supporting cultural diversity and promoting cultural exchange
- Promoting tolerance and acceptance of different lifestyles and belief systems
- Preserving identity and passing on of cultural traditions
- Funding preservation of built heritage and culturally-significant sites