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| Food, festivals, costumes and other noticeable ele- ments of a culture are highlighted to entertain tourists. Tourists show no respect to the locals and may cause damage to the unique nature of a culture. Cultural commercialization has made the sacred el- ements of a culture commonplace and tourists are en- couraged to attach little importance to a unique tradi- tion, which cannot be found elsewhere. Too much tourism may harm the quality of the tradition and heritage of a place. Due to the unplanned and mis- managed growth of cultural tourism, an ever-booming place might gradually become the victim of its own suc- cess. By and by,the unique culture of that place may lose its attractiveness, which can eventually lead to decline and fall of its cultural identity. | Providing economic incentives for cultural preservation is unarguably one of the main con- tributions of tourism. To many tourists, culture and history are their first consideration when choosing a destination. Their mindset has been adopted by many tourism sites and their money has been subsequently used on cultural pro- tection, including the maintenance of key his- torical sites. Tourism can make an indigenous culture known to the world and rally support worldwide to protect it. Needless to say, tourism adds value to a scenic spot by serving as a driving force in boosting that place's economy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||