Question

Give an elaborate answer to the following.

What are the professional fields associated with tourism? 

Answer 1

1. Tourism is an industry with the potential to create maximum employment opportunities. If managed professionally, it is a very stable industry.
2. A good number of opportunities for employment are available in tourism.
3. The country which is a tourist destination begins to receive revenue even before a tourist arrives at the airport of that country. He has to pay for his visa. He spends on his travel, stays in hotels, food, payment to translators and guides, buying newspapers, reference books, souvenirs, etc. This contributes to the growth of the economy of that country.
4. The main profession associated with Tourism is Local Guide, translator, local handicrafts, artisans, cottage industry, and hospitality industry.
5. These people help the visitors to understand the importance of locality and make them aware of local traditions.
6. The local markets will be visited by the Visitors, where they buy local products which increase the market for local handicrafts
7. Visitors stay in hotels and pay for books and Souvenirs which results in the development of the hospitality industry.