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MODULE 1: TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE

• Protection and preservation of the natural
environment : Due to increase in demand
for local attraction, people become much
more aware of the importance of natural
environment that leads to protection and
preservation. For example mountains, lakes,
monuments etc.
• Infrastructure development: Tourism can help
in maintaining and building of infrastructures
such as new roads, airports. For example, tourism
development in rural areas.

Some of negative impacts are:

• Degradation of natural resources: High demand for
natural resources can deplete the resources such
as water, beaches, mountains, flora and fauna.
• Pollution: Due to increase in demand, if not well
planned, tourism can contribute to air pollution,
water pollution, noise and visual pollution.
• Waste increase : Tourism directly increases the
consumption of service and products which increases
the waste.
• Socio-cultural changes: Changes in the socio-cultural norms
occur when locals interact with a different culture. For example
saying “hello” instead of “Namaste”. Also changes in dress code, for
example copying other codes and no longer giving significance to the
local dress code.

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