- Table of Content:
1. Table of Content
2. Introduction
3. Tourism Impacts (Economic)
4. Tourism Impacts (Socio, Environmental)
5. Tourism Impacts in Bali (Social Cultural)
6. Tourism Impacts in Bali (Environmental & Economics)
7. Ways To Mitigate The Negative Impacts
8. Conclusion
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- Introduction
Bali is located in the Indian Archipelago, a chain of approximately 17 500 islands. Known for its tropical climate, sunny beaches and volcanic mountain peaks, Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. With a population of more than 3 million, tourism is an important industry, although farming is still a primary way of life for many. In recent years tourist numbers have fluctuated in Bali due to political unrest.
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Tourism Impacts
Economic Effects -- Positive
Tourism creates jobs, both through direct employment within the tourism industry and indirectly in sectors such as retail and transportation. When these people spend their wages on goods and services, it leads to what is known as the "multiplier effect," creating more jobs. The tourism industry also provides opportunities for small-scale business enterprises, which is especially important in rural communities, and generates extra tax revenues, such as airport and hotel taxes, which can be used for schools, housing and hospitals.
Economic Effects -- Negative
Successful tourism relies on establishing a basic infrastructure, such as roads, visitor centers and hotels. The cost of this usually falls on the government, so it has to come out of tax revenues. Jobs created by tourism are often seasonal and poorly paid, yet tourism can push up local property prices and the cost of goods and services. Money generated by tourism does not always benefit the local community, as some of it leaks out to huge international companies, such as hotel chains. Destinations dependent on tourism can be adversely affected by events such as terrorism, natural disasters and