I agree with the tourist vs traveler difference. I recall a debate about it few years back saying not to differentiate the 2. However, I think the difference is more pronounced now with the way people travel and behave, with social media influence and so on.

And regarding the culture shock on strict rules, it was also a financial shock for those who depend on tourism. In the case of Boracay, the island was closed for 6 months or so, but I read they were given jobs involved in the island clean up/rehab. It's a win-win still :)