Tourism fosters local pride  Touri

Tourism fosters local pride  Tourism can inspire pride in a destination ‘s heritage. Often we forget the value of things surround us and only seen through the eyes of tourists do we revalue our culture. Tourism can put new life into traditional ceremonies and make them come alive once more. In the same way, the old skills and crafts, without tourism, may have ceased to exist in modern world. Tourism for socio-cultural awareness and peace Tourism takes people to new places and broadens their understanding and knowledge of other culture and environments. This is an educational process and is an important part of the industry.This education can lead to a greater awareness, sympathy and admiration for other societies. This cultural exchange that takes place between tourists and local residents can help foster peace be tween communities. Tourism provides shared infrastructure When tourism is developed in a dest ination,the local infrastructure is often enhanced to meet the needs of this development. We can find that the quality of life in local community is significantly enhanced through the improved water supply，sewage treatment，provision of an airport, new sporting venues，entertainment facilities and restaurants. Tourism can provide direct socio-cultural support The tourism industry can provide much-needed funds to help restore heritage sites or conserve natural and cultural sites.