IELTS Writing Task 2: Tourism and travel topics

Some people say that international tourism damages the places it visits. Others argue that it is the main reason many historical sites survive at all.

Some countries limit the number of visitors allowed at popular natural sites each day.

Space travel has been possible for some time and space tourism will probably be developed in future. Do you think space tourism is a negative or positive development?

Nowadays, more people travel abroad for tourism than ever before. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

“Many people think it is better to travel in a group. Others believe that travelling alone is a better choice." Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

Cultural tourism, where people travel in order to visit museums, monuments and archaeological sites among other things, is a growing industry. Having so many visitors may sometimes benefit a nation’s cultural heritage but can also cause problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

International tourism has brought both benefits and problems to many destinations. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

More and more people prefer travelling by planes. What are advantages and disadvnatges of it?