In many countries, mainly tourists, but not local people, visit museums and historical sites. Why does this happen and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places? IELTS | IELTS writing task-2

 In many countries, mainly tourists, but not local people, visit museums and historical sites. Why does this happen and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

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Indubitably, in the contemporary era, international tourism has grown by leaps and bounds across the globe. It is believed that historical and traditional sites hold paramount significance among tourists rather than native citizens. Apparently, various factors are to be blamed for this universal phenomenon. However, it can be cleverly uplifted provided a slew of measures are taken up. 

Fundamentally, the predominant factors that evidently trigger it can be observed. To begin with, natives not only find these places boring, but also a complete waste of time. Unlike tourists, they are already familiar with their culture and history and perhaps has nothing to discover by visiting these places. To vindicate, a research conducted by TESOL journals state that, nowadays only 20% of habitants are engrossed in visiting historical places. Secondly, since these places charge an entry fee, natives find it irrelevant to pay again to watch the same artworks. Therefore, the high cost and boredom suppresses the visit of local people.

Nevertheless, there are potential ways. Chiefly, if authorities organize cultural events and exhibitions in these places to provide new experience in every visit, it will attract the denizens at an unprecedented scale. Besides, do these places should be free of cost to local citizens? Certainly yes, it will stimulate them to visit during weekends which will enhance the acceptation of these places. On top of that, giving history assignments to students will propel their parents to linger these places along with children for historical understanding. Thus, there are innumerable ways to tackle this trouble.

Suffice to say, although tourists are curious for historical and cultural understanding of the places of their interest, government can encourage localites by offering free or subsidiary entry to museums and historical sites.