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possess a powerful economic incentive to develop
tourism rapidly and with as few constraints as
possible. They lack capital to achieve this and
consequently have frequently granted control of
tourism development to foreign interests. To attract
capital they have offered concessions – tax breaks,
liberal access to land and low environmental standards
- which ultimately reduce the benefits. There is no
easy solution to this dilemma, but ironically it may lie
in the growth of tourism itself. The combination of a
growing market, increasing diversification and rising
levels of experience amongst tourists will lead to the
industry constantly seeking new destinations.

Answer the following questions:
1- Do you think that international tourism can
grow over this century?

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