Intended and Unintended Impacts of Tourism in Brisbane
Intended Consequences
1. Potential for economic gain, talent and investment attraction. - It brings in money. This is probably the main advantage of tourism and the reason why it has been promoted so much in recent years in developing countries especially. Whether in developing or developed countries, the income generated can make up a significant proportion of the national income.
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2. Use of the tourism resource, favorable exchange rates helps to invest more money for tourism development. - It raises the profile of the place generally. Tourism gives the locality a chance to show itself off and raise its profile in the world.
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3. Sustainable intentions, being eco-friendly - It can provide economic incentives for a place to preserve, regenerate, and provide upkeep in their urban and wildlife areas.It can provide a incentive for investment in infrastructure such as roads and rail networks, as well as funding local medical and education facilities.
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4. Attachment to the community affect resident perceptions of the impacts and modify, both directly and indirectly, resident support for tourism - Visitors promote international links, which can provide more business and cultural connections in the medium to long term.
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5. Job opportunities for the locals, better facilities for locals and visitors. - It provides jobs for the locals. Hotels, bars, transport, shops, and restaurants all need staffing. Tourism can provide much-needed employment for people
Unintended Conseqences
1. Pollution - Tourism can often cause environmental damage with things like pollution and forest fires. Even if tourists behave responsibly, the sheer number of the them can cause problems. Things like ancient buildings, monuments, and temples often struggle to cope with the vast amounts of tourist traffic and they suffer wear and tear or damage.
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2. Loss of culture - The commercialization of culture can undermine the soul of a tourist destination. Local traditions that have a rich cultural heritage are reduced to wearing costumes and putting on acts for the tourists in return for money.Tourists can often lack respect for local traditions and culture, not following local dress standards, getting drunk in public, or behaving rudely or inappropriately towards locals.
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3. Environmental issues - Illegal dumping of household rubbish, garden waste, building and commercial waste or other materials damages Brisbane’s natural areas. This includes the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay. Every year, half a million dollars of ratepayers' money is spent on cleaning up illegally dumped waste. Even more money is spent on fixing infrastructure and natural areas impacted by dumping. Dump sites can lower property values and also attract other illegal activities.
Illegal dumping causes chemical and physical pollution in our neighborhoods and waterways. It also spreads pests and weeds, including fire ants and lantana. Even dumping old furniture is a problem because it may encourage others to dump more dangerous waste.
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Risks involved with illegal dumping include sharp objects, asbestos, toxic substances, nappies and medical waste. There is also the serious threat of children suffocating in refrigerators that still have doors attached.
Illegal dumps are fire hazards. Tree stumps and tires left on the road can cause accidents. Dump sites can block stormwater drains and be breeding grounds for flies, mosquitoes and rats.
4. Corruption - Money can end up being directed to tourist areas when it could be used more effectively elsewhere in a country. The locals who don’t live in specific tourist areas miss out and suffer relative decline.Often times, most of the tourism industry (travel companies and hotels, for one) in a developing country is actually owned by big foreign companies. They make the major profits, leaving local businesses with relatively little benefit.
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5.Wrong marketing strategies that result in loss of revenue. - There is often an imbalance, where it becomes so successful that other forms of income generation are neglected and an economic dependence on tourism forms. This is fine in good times, but it can leave the country vulnerable to economic ruin. This can lead to political upheaval, terrorist attacks, or natural disasters, and tourism consequently dips or dries up altogether.