TOURISM IN INDIA 

PRESENTED BY :

SHRAVYA    MANJUNATH
WHAT   IS   TOURISM?

There are a number of ways in which tourism can be defined, and for this reason,
the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) embarked on a project from
2005 to 2007 to create a common glossary of terms for tourism. It defines tourism as
follows: 

Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement
of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or
business/professional purposes. These people are called visitors (which may be either
tourists or excursionists; residents or non-residents) and tourism has to do with their
activities, some of which imply tourism expenditure (United Nations World Tourism
Organization, 2008). 

Using this definition, we can see that tourism is not just the movement of people for a
number of purposes (whether business or pleasure), but the overall agglomeration of
activities, services, and involved sectors that make up the unique tourist experience.
TOURISM, TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY : WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?
• It is common to confuse the terms  or to define them as the same thing.

•  While tourism is the all-encompassing umbrella term for the activities and industry that
create the tourist experience, the UNWTO  (2020) defines travel as the activity of moving
between different locations often for any purpose but more so for leisure and recreation (Hall
& Page, 2006).

•  On the other hand, hospitality can be defined as “the business of helping people to feel
welcome and relaxed and to enjoy themselves” (Discover Hospitality, 2015, p. 3). Simply
put, the hospitality industry is the combination of the accommodation and food and beverage
groupings, collectively making up the largest segment of the industry .
 DEFINTION  OF TOURIST AND  EXCURSIONIST 
Building on the definition of tourism, a commonly accepted description of a  tourist  is “someone who
travels at least 80 km from his or her home for at least 24 hours, for business or leisure or other reasons”
(LinkBC, 2008, p.8). The United Nations World Tourism Organization (1995) helps us break down this
definition further by stating tourists can be:

1.Domestic (residents of a given country travelling only within that country)

2.Inbound (non-residents travelling in a given country)
3.Outbound (residents of one country travelling in another country)

Excursionists on the other hand are considered same-day visitors (UNWTO, 2020). Sometimes referred to as
“day trippers.” Understandably, not every visitor stays in a destination overnight. It is common for travelers
to spend a few hours or less to do sightseeing, visit attractions, dine at a local restaurant, then leave at the
end of the day.
INTERNATIONAL  TOURISM  AND  DOMESTIC TOURISM 
Different types of tourism can be recognized depending on length of stay, mode of transport used, distance
travelled, purpose of trip and price paid by tourists.  
Broadly speaking, there are two  major types of tourism namely: (i) international tourism, (ii) domestic
tourism

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(i) INTERNATIONAL  TOURISM:
•An international tourist crosses the boundaries of
many countries, uses different currencies, faces
different languages and meets different types of
people.

(ii) DOMESTIC TOURISM:

•It is concerned with travelling within the country.
It does not need a pass­port and visa or conversion
of one currency into another. It has greater scope
in countries of large dimensions such as India as
compared to smaller countries.
                                    TOURISM   IN    INDIA
•India is a vibrant land of startling contrasts
where both the traditional and modern worlds
meet. The world's seventh largest nation by
area and the second largest in terms of
population, India boasts a rich heritage that's
the result of centuries of different cultures and
religions leaving their mark. 

•From the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra to the

holy sites of Harmandir Sahib (formerly the
Golden Temple) in Amritsar and the Mecca
Masjid mosque in Hyderabad, visitors to this
exotic country will discover a trove of spiritual,
cultural, and historical treasures.
Top 10 most visited  states of India by foreign tourists   in 2020 are as follows:

1. Tamil Nadu

2. Maharashtra

3. Uttar Pradesh

4. Delhi

5. Rajasthan
•6. West Bengal

•7. Punjab

•8. Kerala

•9. Bihar

•10. Goa
 INDIAN TOURISM INDUSTRY REPORT

In FY20, tourism sector in India accounted for 39 million jobs, which was 8.0% of the total employment in the
country. By 2029, it is expected to account for about 53 million jobs.

According to WTTC, India ranked 10th among 185 countries in terms of travel & tourism’s total contribution
to GDP in 2019. During 2019, contribution of travel & tourism to GDP was 6.8% of the total economy, ~ Rs.
13,68,100 crore (US$ 194.30 billion).

The number of foreign tourist arrivals in India during 2019 was 10.93 million.  Tourism plays an important
role as a foreign exchange earner for India. In 2019, foreign exchange earnings from tourism were US $30.06
billion. By 2028, international tourist arrivals are expected to reach 30.5 billion and generate revenue over
US$ 59 billion.

India was globally the third largest in terms of investment in travel and tourism with an inflow of US$
45.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 5.9% of the total investment in the country. Hotel and Tourism sector
received cumulative FDI inflow of US$ 15.61 billion between April 2000 and December 2020.
GOVERNMENT  INITIATIVES TAKEN TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN INDIA

The Ministry of Tourism designs national policies for the development and promotion of tourism. In the
process, the Ministry consults and collaborates with other stakeholders in the sector including various 
central ministries/agencies, state governments, union territories and private sector representatives. Concerted
efforts are being made to promote niche tourism products such as rural, cruise, medical and eco-tourism. [13]
 The Ministry of Tourism maintains the Incredible India campaign focused on promoting the tourism in
India.

India requires citizens of most countries to hold a valid passport and apply for a travel visa at their local
Indian embassy or consulate, before their visit. Travellers can apply directly by mail or in person, or through
their local travel services company. India has recently implemented an online method for citizens of 168
countries to apply for an e-Tourist Visa.

A Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required to enter the states of Nagaland and Sikkim and some parts of the
states of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Mizoram, Rajasthan and 
Uttaranchal. A Restricted Area Permit (RAP) is required to enter the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and parts
of Sikkim. Special permits are needed to visit the Lakshadweep islands.
As a measure to boost tourism, the Indian Government implemented a new visa policy in November 2014, allowing
tourists and business visitors to obtain a "visa on arrival" at 28 international airports, by acquiring an Electronic Travel
Authorisation (ETA) online before arrival, without having to visit an Indian consulate or visa centre. In April 2015, the
"visa on arrival" scheme was renamed "e-Tourist Visa" (or "e-TV") to avoid confusion.

India first introduced its "visa on arrival" facility on 27 November 2014.As a result of the new visa policy, 56,477
tourists arrived on an e-Tourist Visa during October 2015, compared with 2,705 tourist arrivals during October 2014
(just before the facility was introduced).

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced a new scheme called ‘All India Tourist Vehicles
Authorisation and Permit Rules, 2021’, in which a tourist vehicle operator can register online for All India Tourist
Authorisation/Permit. This permit will be issued within 30 days of submitting the application.

The Ministry of Tourism has created a policy for development and promotion of caravan and caravan camping parks.
On January 25, 2021, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Mr. Prahlad Singh Patel announced plan to develop an
international-level infrastructure in Kargil (Ladakh) to promote adventure tourism and winter sports.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) runs a series of Bharat Darshan tourist trains aimed at
taking people to various pilgrimages across the country.

Under Budget 2020-21, the Government of India has allotted Rs. 1,200 crore (US$ 171.70 million) for development of
tourist circuits under Swadesh Darshan for eight Northeast states.