Tourism has become a big boom in most countries in recent times and has become a major source of growth and development for these countries. Dubai is a classic example of a city that is benefiting a lot from tourism. There are several benefits of tourism.
In 2017, 15.79 million tourists visited Dubai. Dubai ranks 7th as worlds most visited city by tourists according to Euromonitor. The story is no different in Ghana, tourism is the second highest foreign exchange earner for the country, ahead of gold in 3rd place and only behind cocoa.
Tourism contributes significantly to the growth and development of the nation’s economy. In 2013, the travel and tour industry contributed $1.34 billion to the country’s GDP.
That’s 2.8% of the country’s GDP. About 950,000 tourists visit Ghana annually, with the number expected to increase to 1.5 million by the year 2024. Tourism offers a lot of benefits to a countries economy and the tourist as well. Here are five benefits of tourism:
1. Creates Employment
The number one benefit of tourism is job creation. The tourism industry is diverse and creates a lot of job opportunities for people. Transport, hospitality, music, arts, are all areas that have seen employment opportunities created for people. According to research, 124,000 jobs were created by the travel and tour investment in the tourism industry in 2013.
2. Health Benefits
Tourism offers a lot of health benefits to the tourist as well, in terms of physical and mental well-being. Many people in recent times have chosen tourism destinations that also offers wellness centers and medical facilities.
By going for this, most people are able to relax, visit and explore new places, at the same time they improve their health and well-being.
3. Development
Also tourism has brought a lot of development in some rural and remote areas. Good roads, hospitals, schools, portable water and other amenities are brought into the community because of tourism activities in the area.
4. Promotes Culture and Heritage
Another benefit of tourism is that it promotes the culture and heritage of a place. It gives the community the opportunity to showcase and exhibit their rich culture to the world. It also allows the community to experience other cultures as well.
5. Environmental Conservation
Tourism also helps preserve the natural beauty of the environment. Most tourist sites and destinations are natural, sensitive areas and habitat to some species of animals.
Because of the tourist attraction of this sites, laws are enacted to protect and conserve these sites. Also a lot of public awareness is raised on the need to preserve and conserve such sites.
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