Positive / Negative Impacts of Tourism

  • Positive Impacts 

Tourism has contributed a lot to the economy of the nation. The economic conditions as improved because of tourism.  

Increase in social trade with the Western world. 

Tourism has helped Dubai in gaining 11%per year in terms of international trade since 1988.  

The travel industry has increased than the oil business  

 Increase in job opportunities for people 

UAE DIRECT CONTRIBUTION OF TRAVEL and TOURISM TO EMPLOYMENT 

 

  •  617,500 occupations in 2016 (10.4% of complete business).   
  •  628,500 occupations in 2017 (10.4% of complete business). 
  •   1.8% more than a year ago.  

 

  • Negative Effects 

   Increase in sound, visual, and water pollution. 

   Increase in population and urban development. 

   The development of Palm Island is gradually devastating marine life and causing disintegration on the shore of Dubai  

    Increase in water utilisation (around 500 mL for every individual every day)  

    The threat to the Islamic culture  

    Construction labourers from different nations live in dubious conditions, and the compensation is meagre.  

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