Social Impacts of Global Tourism: A Sociological Analysis in the Context of International Tourism Law

This study, approached from a sociological perspective, meticulously examines the societal impacts of global tourism. It delves into six main categories of effects on local communities, cultural identities, and societal structures. While tourists' interest in local culture promotes cultural exchange, the study also highlights the consequences of these interactions on local communities and how they transform the local cultural fabric. Additionally, it scrutinizes tourism from a social justice perspective, addressing not only its economic contributions but also its implications for income inequality. Cultural change can influence local cultural identities, and the study discusses how tourism contributes to social conflicts and strategies for managing them. In terms of social and environmental sustainability, the study evaluates the impacts of tourism and provides recommendations for making tourism policies more sustainable and equitable.