i got a few points for this tourism thing ,
# it might boost many other industries like airline , hotel , transport & banking .
# tourism might bring in a better international recognition for a country.
# investments & boost in economy with increased demand & investment i.e from tourists + locals , due to tourism
& + i dont think the point u made about appreciation of currency leading to international competitiveness is rite :O
see appreciation means our currency is more expensive for other countries , so the competitiveness is less there rite? ..