Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In recent years tourism has become increasingly popular. The debate is that

practice, rather than fostering an enrichment within cultures, creates division among locals and tourists.

essay will dispute the above claim and explain the way foreign

do contribute to making humans in a society sensitive and thoughtful towards others.

Some people think that locals are no longer welcoming towards visitors. The reason is that immigrants tend to ignore local courtesies, which may cause resentment from native inhabitants.

, Thai

shows respect for older people by slightly bowing their head and the palms pressed together like a prayer-like fashion. Ignoring

, among other courtesies appreciated by

, is a contributing factor to the tension foreigners have created.