The economic, socio cultural and/or environmental benefits that tourism can achieve for the host community far outweigh any negative impacts brought about by tourism.
Critically discuss this statement. In your discussion you need to use a minimum of two current issues (positive and/or negative) and use examples from at least two countries of the Pacific Asia region.

Marking criteria:

The essay will be graded according to the following criteria:

Evaluates a minimum of two current impact issues (positive and/or negative) using at least two countries from the Pacific Asia regionEvidence of engagement with relevant theory and academic literatureClear essay structure: introduction, body with paragraphs and conclusion (do not use headings)

Clear and concise expression:

Consistent in-text referencing and reference list.