Tourism has tremendous social impacts on the lives and livelihoods of local communities. Understanding these social impacts is vital for effective tourism planning and developing Community-Based Tourism. Enhancing the positive effects while reducing the negative ones can lead to more sustainable tourism growth.In this lecture held on 22 October, our Senior Lecturer for Business (Hospitality & Tourism Management), Dr Zilmiyah Kamble, shared about how tourism influences community well-being and Quality of Life, as well as the importance of understanding the social impacts of tourism planning on host communities.