Abstract

Humans have always wanted to explore parts of the world that they have never seen before, and as society began to evolve, an industry was created to cater to it. Tourism is the industry created to cater to those who want to travel and see the world for the many wonders that it holds. Within this industry, tourists are catered to in how the location is set up and how the locals are to treat them. Tourism is typically viewed as a positive indicator of a tourist economy. It has the potential to bring prosperity to the region while also providing employment for locals. However, when tourism becomes unsustainable, the consequences can be catastrophic. When the tourist industry in a specific region goes beyond the legal, ethical, and moral boundaries to increase revenue, it can degrade the location. Because of such irresponsibility, the environment, economy, and local culture have suffered immensely. As a result, this industry has significantly added to the Anthropocene and hindered the anthropology aspects of life in which there have been environmental destructions, a loss of cultural values, dehumanization of locals by tourists, etc. Still, the areas by which tourism has significantly had its effects can be addressed. Several specific proposals have been made, including the designs of having separate tourist spaces or having a greater emphasis on spreading and teaching cultures to foreigners.

English ResearchProject group 4

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