socio cultural impacts of tourism

preservation of culture and local customs

pos impact

entrance fees to Angkor Wat in Siam Reap cambodia has helped fund its restoration

example for preservation

dilution of culture and local customs, increased crime

neg impacts

Kayan Lahwi women in Thailand are treated as exhibits paid for after tourists pay a hefty entrance fee

dilution example

Louvre in Paris france was a popular tourist site but forced to close in 2008 due to protest regarding large number of cases of pickpockets

increased crime exmpll