GirlGI | Girl Gone International Issue 9 | Page 33

Positive Impacts
1 | Promotes Uniqueness in Services and Products
For example, Prague promotes their 3 degrees of
malt beer as a unique experience.

2 | Devastating History Becomes Educational

Bratislava, Mostar and Sarajevo hold tours which
take you through the city on a historical and
emotional journey back in time.

3 | Reintroduces Authentic Food and Traditions

Such as Brynza in Slovakia, Goulash in Hungary,
Apple Strudel in Germany.

4 | Re-branding Cities

Sibiu, Romania, once a sleepy town has now put
in much effort to promote their city as a cultural
hotspot of Romania, this has proven to be very
successful

5 | Preservation of Historical Sites

Many cities on my journey were able to discover
and reveal historical artifacts, knowledge and much
more

6 | Support of Local Businesses

Various tour operators, restaurants and vendors
would not be able to survive today without the
income from tourism.

7 | Promotion of Eco Tourism

With an increase in tourism, places like Sarranda,
Albania are now beginning to understand the
importance of environmental conservation