The study aimed to assess the social impacts of tourism activities on the residents of tourist cities. Both negative and positive impacts of tourism activities were identified. The qualitative method of data collection and data analysis were employed to enable researcher to collect quality data. Primary data were collected from the respondents reside on tourist’s cities and presented in a form of essays and other means of descriptive presentation. Then secondary information was applied to collect data through documented source.
The findings shows that there are certain impacts which are, improved their social image, creation of employment and other opportunities, expiation of cultural and make the community more pride.
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