INDIAN TOURISM

INTRODUCTION

Definition of Tourism:

“Tourism is an activity done by an individual or a group of individuals, which leads to a motion from a place to another. From a country to another for performing a specific task, or it is a visit to a place or several places in the purpose of entertaining which leads to an awareness of other civilizations and cultures, also increasing the knowledge of countries, cultures, and history ”

Simply,

“Tourism is an important industry that depends on culture and science”

HISTORY OF TOURISM IN INDIA

In 2010, 25.8 million foreign tourists visited India. India generated about 200 billion US dollars in 2008 and that is expected to increase to US$375.5 billion by 2018 at a 9.4% annual growth rate. The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2007 ranked tourism in India sixth in terms of price competitiveness and 39th in terms of safety and security Despite short- and medium-term setbacks, such as shortage of hotel rooms,[9] tourism revenues are expected to surge by 42% from 2007 to 2017.

TOURISM IN INDIA

Tourism in India is the largest service industry, with a contribution of 6.23% to the national GDP and 8.78% of the total employment in India. The majority of foreign tourists come from USA and UK. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are the top five states to receive inbound tourists. Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency to formulate national policies and programes for the development and promotion of tourism. Concerted efforts are being made to promote new forms of tourism such as rural, cruise, medical and eco-tourism India's thousands of years of history, its length, diversity and the variety of geographic features make its tourism basket large and varied.

DEVELOPMENT AND CONSEQUENCES OF TOURISM

• The frameworks for and trends in tourism

• The globalization of tourism

• Information and communications technologies

THE FRAMEWORKS FOR AND TRENDS IN TOURISM

Globalization of the world economy. Growth in travel. Demographic revolution, socio-structural transformation. New wishes – new tourism. Tourism and the environment – a dilemma. Global information society.

THE GLOBALIZATION OF TOURISM

Tourist demand worldwide Worldwide structures of supply Challenges for Germany as a location for tourism

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES

Prospects for utilization New direct booking world Restructuring the market

WHAT ARE THE MAIN BENEFITS THAT INDIA GETS FROM TOURISM

Economic Benefits Conservation of Cultural Heritage Renewal of Cultural Pride

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To promote healthy relationship among individuals who are actively engaged in tourism

To institute awards, prizes and gifts for encouraging tourism

To promote and improve the standard and quality of tourist movement in India

To reward and recognise, persons and organisations working in the field of tourism.

To provide medical insurance and other welfare schemes to tourism related persons.

To establish a printing and publishing house or otherwise bring out periodicals, magazines and books.

TOURISM POLICIES

appreciate nature, promote conservation and provide for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local people. Our Ecotourism policy includes: Low-impact visitor behavior Appreciation of, local cultures and biodiversity Support for local conservation efforts Sustainable benefits to local communities Local participation in decision-making Educational benefits for traveler and local communities

PROBLEMS DEVELOPMENT IN TOURISM OF INDIA1. Non Implementation Of Legislative Law

2. Excessive formalities for an issue of special permit to view restricted areas sites like Sundarbans etc.

3. Untrained Guides & Shepras.

4. Lack of Infrastructure Roads , Flyovers Telecommunication and Virtual Network

5. Lack of Facilities To Tourist like Fresh Water, Waiting Room , lock Room , Food & Beverages

6. Tourist often faces fraud , cheating , thefts by small

and medium gangs.

7. Communication and culture problem.

PROBLEMS DEVELOPMENT IN TOURISM OF INDIA

8. Mistrust of local people in Tourism Industry India by and large is more dominated by agriculture sector.

9. Lack of Financial support.

10. Inconsistent Community Organization.

11. Poor Administration & management.

12. Public does not know the culture , language of other countries but also it is unaware of the culture language of other region in India.

CONCLUSION

Tourism is vital for many countries due to the large intake of money for businesses with their goods and services and the opportunity for employment in the service industries associated with tourism.

These service industries include transportation services, such as airlines, cruise ships and taxicabs, hospitality services, such as accommodations, including hotels and resorts, and entertainment venues, such as amusement parks, casinos, shopping malls, music venues and theatres.

THANK YOU

Sandeep kumar