Yest, tourism is now very important in the development of many countries all over the world. However, for this to be the case, tourism should be sustainable, that is, ecotourism. Ecotourism should take into account countries' economic and financial needs without comprosing the environment.
El desarrollo SUSTENTABLE si, usando los recursos en forma equilibrada( Los aspectos sociales, ambientales, económicos y político institucionales), es decir, sin comprometer los recursos de las futuras generaciones.
In the tourism of the local economy grows. This means linking to the economic development dimension.
In the tourism of native culture, the indigenous culture will be improved, and the knowledge of the indigenous people will increase, that is, the development of the social dimension of development.
In tourism, respect for the environment and greater recognition are achieved, which means strengthening the environmental dimension of development.
The Improvements in infrastructure and services in tourist sites can benefit both the locals and the tourists, but the negative impacts are multidimensional the effects that are caused in most cases, at the tourist destination site with detrimental impacts to the social and cultural, as well as the natural environment.
1. Environmental impacts: that affects the carrying capacity of the area, air quality, vegetation, water bodies, the ground water table, and wildlife.
2. Sociocultural impacts: The introduction of tourists to sensitive areas can be detrimental, cause a loss of culture, or, alternatively, contribute to the preservation of culture and cultural sites through increased resources.
3. Economic impacts: it is usually seen as positive, which contribute to employment, better services, and social stability. Yet these impacts can also contribute to high living costs within the community, pushing local business out of the areas, and raising costs for locals.