Rural Tourism: For and Against
Christodoulos Vassiliades PhD

Regarding rural tourism there are two major advantages। The first advantage is economic। The second advantage is the support that the income provides for local services and amenities। On the contrary, there are three main disadvantages of tourism. First is the erosion of the countryside by so many people. Additionally, tourist traffic causes congestion and obstruction and delays local people doing their work. Finally, an influx of tourists causes pollution problems in many areas.