Does International Tourism Benefit the Country? Some believe international tourism is the country's largest and fastest growing industry, while others say it brings more problems than it helps. I recognize that international tourism is an important industry for many countries around the world. International tourism plays an important role in bringing many economic, social and environmental benefits to the country. First of all, international tourism is the backbone of the country's economic position. It allows destination countries to earn foreign exchange. When tourists come to visit the country, they usually spend foreign currencies. These currencies can help accelerate the economic growth of the host country by adding these earnings to the national income and can stimulate investments needed to finance growth in other economic sectors. Additionally, it creates employment opportunities, both through direct employment within the tourism industry, such as tour guides or management positions, and through indirect employment generated through other activities....