IELTS travel & tourism
essay questions.

“A letter to an insurance company claiming for damaged luggage”

“A letter recommending a holiday destination to a friend”

“A letter to an airline about luggage lost on a recent flight”

“A complaint letter to a hotel manager about a disappointing stay”

“Virtual reality may one day replace international travel. To what extent do you agree?”

“Recent years have seen the rise of commercial space tourism. Is this a positive or negative development for society?”

“International travel has many cultural benefits, but its environmental cost is enormous. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?”

“Some prefer luxury holidays in resorts, while others enjoy backpacking. Discuss both views.”

“Some say travel is more rewarding when you are young, while others believe older people benefit more. Discuss both views.”

“Budget airlines have made travel cheap for millions but also worsen climate change. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?”

“More people are choosing holidays in their own country rather than travelling abroad. Why is this happening, and is it a positive or negative trend?”

“Some say tourists should make an effort to learn the language of countries they visit. To what extent do you agree?”

“Some argue tourists should be required to learn about local customs before visiting a country. To what extent do you agree?”

“The maps show an island before and after the construction of facilities for tourists.”

“The line graph shows the number of international tourist arrivals in four countries from 2000 to 2020.”

“The bar chart shows the number of international tourist arrivals in the five most-visited countries in 2019.”

“The table shows international tourist arrivals and tourism receipts in five countries in 2019.”