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Questions
Why do we call Tourism as a Trade? Explain.
Why is tourism considered as a trade?
Solution
- Foreign tourists' arrival in the country contributed thousands of crores of foreign exchange.
- More than 15 million people are directly engaged in the tourism industry.
- Tourism provides support to local handicrafts.
- Foreign tourists visit India for heritage, eco, adventure, cultural, medical, and business tourism.
- Tourism also promotes national integration and supports local handicrafts and cultural pursuits.
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Tourism Tourism in India has grown substantially over the last three decades. More than 15 million people are directly engaged in the tourism industry. Tourism also promotes national integration, provides support to local handicrafts and cultural pursuits. It also helps in the development of international understanding about our culture and heritage. Foreign tourists visit India for heritage tourism, eco tourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, medical tourism and business tourism. There is a vast potential for development of tourism in all parts of the country. Efforts are being made to promote different types of tourism for this upcoming industry. |
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