Introduction
In recent years, tourism has increasingly become one of the most important sectors driving economic development in several countries throughout the world. As an industry, the tourism has not only created avenues for local income generation and created jobs but also stimulated the development of other sectors of the economy such as infrastructure, transportation, banking and the hospitality (National Parks UK). The result has been widespread socio-economic development and increased standards of living especially in host communities. However, tourism has also brought about many hidden costs that have been unfavorable to the host community particularly in areas where the ...