International Tourism: Tension or Understanding

In recent times, the role of the tourism industry in the world economy cannot be neglected. The tourism industry has emerged as one of the Suggested change: biggest industriesbiggest industries1biggest industry in the world, providing jobs to millions. Suggested change: It is often said that the worldIt is often said that the world2Often it is said, that world is becoming smaller, and I believe it is because of this frequent international travel. I do not agree that international tourism creates tension; in fact, it brings Suggested change: different culturesdifferent cultures3different culture together. When a person travels from one country to another, they learn about each other’s culture, cuisine and habits. People become more tolerant towards each other’s differences. International tourism Suggested change: helps people experiencehelps people experience4helps people in experiencing the natural beauty which could not be found in their country. I believe, due to increased international travel, Suggested change: people have become more open-mindedpeople have become more open-minded5people have subdued. For instance, countries like Maldives, Thailand, India (Goa) etc. thrives on tourism and we can clearly notice the difference between the people’s attitude towards each other in these places as compared to others. People are friendlier, understanding and accommodating. They are ready to change themselves easily to cater to new demands Suggested change: of tourists.of tourists.6of tourist. Another good example would be Dubai, which is Suggested change: part of the UAEpart of the UAE7part of UAE but is very Suggested change: different from the other emiratesdifferent from the other emirates8different than any other emirates. It is because of international tourism that Dubai is more tolerant and modern and developed. Suggested change: One of the greatest benefits of international tourism is that weOne of the greatest benefits of international tourism is that we9The biggest pros of international tourism are, we can learn a lot from different countries. For instance, if you go to Singapore, you cannot help but notice how effective their public transport Suggested change: systems are andsystems are and10systems are; and how stringently all the rules are followed. Similarly, many tourists come to India to seek spiritual guidance and to learn yoga, which they might not get in their country. In a nutshell, I think, international travel alleviates tension Suggested change: between nations rather than creating it.between nations rather than creating it.11between the two nations rather than creating. In today’s economy, when every country is interdependent for trade and business, international travel helps people from different countries to understand each other and exist in harmony.