Most of the world’s poor live in countries where tourism is a growth industry. The issue is that tourism does not benefit the poor. How can the income generated by tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy...

It is a widely - held belief that poor people live in a developing tourism country will not gain benefits from it. However, income which is generated by tourism industry can be used to benefit the poor and certain measures can be taken to curb the destruction of traditional culture and ways of life in these regions.

First of all, local people are the deserved to enjoy the benefits of tourism growth. When tourism develops in a potent place, residents there will contribute to the development of local economy. They will take on more jobs to advertise their local landscapes, services and potentials to visitors so there will be more tourists come and pay a visit to their tourist sites. These visitors will buy local products, book accommodation , enjoy services from the local offer, thus, people there can increase their fairy income.

However, since growth of tourism can bring back some disadvantages, there should have some measures to maintain its cultural values and ways of life. Firstly, local governments should implement educating programs for local people and visitors about the significance of history, cultural traditions. These programs will raise both residents and tourists' awareness about preserving local landscapes, historical sites and objects, from then can contain random spoilage on public values.

Secondly, local authority should enact strict regulations and rules to punish intended visitors who vandalise the local assets, spoil traditional values, pollute environment. By taking these steps, tourism will continue to thrive and traditional values are maintained.

In conclusion, the poor can enjoy benefits of tourism by taking advantages of this industry, set up their own business, sell their best services and offer to visitors to make money while local government can carry out harsh measures to promote the growth of tourism and prevent the extinction of traditional values and ways of life.