Why is tourism so important to any country?

Question

Why is tourism so important to any country?

Answer 1

tourism is essential to countries because it brings income and job oppurtunities, some countries like the caribean countries and the pacific islands economies are based on tourism because it brings business and commerce to the country.

Answer 2

Tourists bring money then go away.

Answer 3

they bring money? and probably spreading the word of how beautiful that country is so others could come and visit as well.

Answer 4

It brings revenue to the country or state.

Answer 5

Because it brings in a lot of people who are willing to pay for things naturally found in that country, like fudge, and lava rocks. They pay for food, hotels, and other specialties at slightly higher prices than the natives would pay, as they are on vacation, and have money to burn, mostly. They then leave, and more come in, it creates jobs, and as long as there are a reason for people to come, then they will. Also, i like ice cream.

Answer 6

Money and employment.