Anthropology and tourism: a sociological comparison There are many similarities and differences between anthropology and tourism. Similar because they both involve observing another society's culture, but different in how it is conducted and how it can affect people. Anthropology needs to be respectful, ask permission, and make sure there are no boundary obstacles. The main goal of anthropology is to research and understand how people do things and how society works. Tourism, on the other hand, can be seen as intrusive and offensive to the culture of the host country. Tourism focuses much more on attractions, helping the tourist experience a change, and it is a huge economic business. Each of them has different rules and regulations. The main similarity between the two is the goal, which is to successfully integrate a group of guests into a new culture. While most people see tourism as an intrusive version of a vacation, several anthropologists see tourism as a “sacred journey” and helps the tourist experience a sense of togetherness or togetherness (Selwyn, 1990). This form of tourism, known as ethnic tourism, is more closely linked to anthropology. Both involve participating in cultural events and living with the new culture. This brings the guest as close as possible to the new culture, allowing him to be truly involved in society. They integrate newcomers into society, but are also very cautious about where they go and what they do. Guests must be respectful and follow very strict rules so as not to anger the residents. Both anthropology and tourism involve guides and translators to help guests stay within the boundaries and translate any strangers. While some forms of tourism follow anthropological strategies, others focus more on business and leisure. Ethnic and historical tourism are the branches that most concern anthropology. They focus more on integrating culture and learning more about society and history. They are much stricter regarding boundaries and rules than recreational and cultural tourism. Cultural and recreational tourism differs most from anthropology, ignores important rules, and may offend residents of the host country. Although many forms of tourism reject important rules of anthropology, both focus on the integration of a society within