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Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for people to travel. In the most 'developed' societies, visiting exoting places is a sought-after status symbol. The tourism industries of both developed and developing countries have recognised this fact and are learning to take advantage of it. There are, hovewer some problems associated with this new industry. Firstly, there is the increasing crime rate. Some locals see tourist as an easy prey because not only are they in unfamiliar territory and therefore less able to take care of themselves, but also they carry visible items of wealth, such as cameras dan jewelery which can be disposes of quickly for profit. Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of spreading contagious diseases around the world. One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illnes was diagnosed. Moreover, the emergence of many diseases which resist antibiotics is casing scientist to be increasingly concerned about this issue. Also to be considered is the natural environment, which can be seriously threatened by too many visitors. Australia's Great Barrier Reef, for example, is in danger of being destroyed by tourist and there are plans to restrict visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays There are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of committing itself to an extensive tourism development program. "One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed " (Paragraph 3) The underline word means ...