abhijithajikumar The traditional lifestyle of local people in developing countries is attracting an increasing number of tourists to the countries, which has the effect of preventing local people changing to modern ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the recent times, there has been an exponential surge in the number of visitors to developing nations to explore the conventional living there. Many are of the perception that this has a potential to hinder people’s progression to a modern lifestyle. Despite this being partially true, I contend that such visits could drive changes instead.
Tourist influx in growing countries is often perceived as a stagnation to its modernization. Since outsiders’ flood in to experience the authentic lifestyle which therefore would pressure the countries to preserve. If the economic growth from tourism is to be kept intact, then it is possible that the governments might deliberately slow down developmental initiatives to keep the flow of foreigners alive. This is particularly true in some nations with tourism driven economies like Thailand where the life of citizens hasn’t changed much in decades.
Nonetheless, with the number of visitors on an incline, demands to cater them also rise. Not only this would bring in infrastructures like recreational centers, shopping malls and resorts but also provide employment opportunities to the locals. Rather than sticking on to old ways and conservative jobs, many choices will be opened for people. In India, for instance, the livelihood of villagers in touristy areas has observed a shift from farming to them taking up other jobs such as restaurant owners, cab drivers and translators.
In conclusion, it is believed by many that the sharp rise in tourists to places to witness the traditional living there has evoked concerns on a potential slowdown of advancements. In my perspective, even though there are chances for countries to shift their focus from development, such tourism actually has the potential to unfold countless opportunities.
