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Tourism in India: A Service Sector Growth Industry
Tourism in India: A Service Sector Growth Industry
Tourism in India: A Service Sector Growth Industry
Foreign earnings
There has been a growth of more than 13% in foreign tourist arrivals at 3.9 million during 2005, up from 3.4 million foreign tourists who visited India during previous year.
Foreign exchange earnings from foreign tourists were up by more than 20% at $5,730.86 million in 2005, up from $4,769 million earned the previous year.
Tourist destinations
North East States such as Sikkim, Assam and Nagaland have emerged as major players. The major focus in 2005 was to develop tourism infrastructure in the region. New States Uttaranchal attracted 14 million tourists and in 2004 witnessed a growth of 40% in 2005. Major focus on marketing to attract high spending tourists, initiatives to create world-class infrastructure. Beautiful South Aggressive marketing has helped achieve over 25% growth in tourism in southern states. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are witnessing an upswing in foreign tourists.
Forms of tourism
Cultural tourism & Round Trips covering the popular circuits comprising of the Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, N. India & in South the well known temples, backwaters & beaches. Mass tourism Goa is a tourism based economy and a leader in this sector, is all set to promote mass tourism. Goa also won the 2nd most popular winter destination in UK. Commonwealth Games 2010 the government is investing in infrastructure, to further develop tourism in and around Delhi.
Medical tourism - the Indian Healthcare Delivery market is estimated at US$ 18.7 billion. The industry is growing at about 13 per cent annually. Luxury tourism e.g. Palace on Wheels, Palaces
Adventure tourism with emphasis on eco-tourism
Benefits of tourism
There has been a positive change in perception about the benefits of tourism in the minds of planners, policy makers and as well as state governments in India.
Tourism is now being seen as an engine of growth for the economy and a key employment generator.
Low Capital Investment in the trade. Imports earn foreign exchange. Cultural revival/ regeneration
Ecotourism in Kerala
There has been a major growth in ecotourism that is sustainable and environmentally noninvasive. Resorts are designed using local labour forces and local materials. Energy sources are sustainable: cow dung and wood
Sample costs
Discussion points
What does India have to offer tourists? Do some personal research.
What impact could tourism have on local economies? What impact could tourism have on local environments and local traditions?