Negative Economic Impacts of Tourism There are many hidden costs to tourism‚ which can have unfavorable economic effects on the host community. Often rich countries are better able to profit from tourism than poor ones. Whereas the least developed countries have the most urgent need for income‚ employment and general rise of the standard of living by means of tourism‚ they are least able to realize these benefits. Among the reasons for this are large-scale transfer of tourism revenues out of the host
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TOURISMOS: AN INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF TOURISM Volume 6‚ Number 2‚ Autumn 2011‚ pp. 139-158 UDC: 338.48+640(050) ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF TOURISM: A CASE STUDY OF AGRA Surabhi Srivastava University of Lucknow Tourism in its broadest generic sense can do more to develop understanding among the people‚ provide jobs‚ create foreign exchange and raise living standards than any other economic force. India is world famous for the city of Taj -Agra. There are a number of other tourists
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Content Introduction 1. Definition of ecotourism 2. The Advantages of Eco-tourism 3. The Disadvantages of Eco-tourism Conclusion Sources Introduction Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that protect the environment and improve the welfare of local people (International Ecotourism Society (TIES)‚ 2005). It also follow certain principles such as minimize impact‚ build environmental and cultural respect‚ provide financial benefits to local people. Global
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and ruling systems in which they dictated their way of life and how they managed to keep alive by their trade and occupations. Then came the white settlers‚ which was followed by the fight for liberation‚ which gave birth to the Mau Mau freedom fighters and the rise of the Kenyan heroes. (http://www.kenyaweb.com/history/introduction/index.html) Characteristics and structure of the Kenyan tourism industry Kenya is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Africa and tourism is a key foreign
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INTRODUCTION OF TOURISM “Tourism is the temporary movement of people to destinations outside their normal place of work and residence.”The word tourism was originated from the word ‘tour’ which is closely associated with the idea of a voyage or circuit‚ then with the idea of an individual being temporarily away from home for pleasure purpose‚ which is a significant feature of the world today. The definition of tourism given by the Swizz Professor Hunziker & Krapt is considered to
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 Travel & Tourism a 2010/11 Student name: | Unit/Module: Unit 9 | Assignment Title: Retail Travel Operations | Lecturer: Emma-Jayne Smith | Date Issued: 09/01/13 | Final Grade Awarded | DEADLINES | PASS | MERIT | DISTINCTION | Assignment 1 (P1/P2/M1/M2 & D1)Assignment 2 (P3/M3/D2)Assignment 3(P4 & P5)The unit Final work | 08/02/1308/03/1328/03/13 | Lecturer to circle and initial | | | Grading Criteria | Met | Grading Criteria | Met | Grading Criteria
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Contribution to GDP above world average • In India‚ the sector’s direct contribution to GDP is expected to grow at 7.8 per cent per annum during 2013–2023 vis-à-vis the world average of 4.2 per cent Create higher employment • The travel & tourism sector in India is estimated to create 78 jobs per USD18‚366 of investment compared to 45 in the manufacturing sector Higher investments • Travel & tourism’s contribution to capital investment is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent per annum
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BRIEF ANALYSIS ON THE STATUS OF RURAL TOURISM IN INDIA REFERENCE: GIMRM024 Table of Contents Abstract 2 Initiatives 6 Issues Faced 8 Infrastructure 10 Finance 11 Impact 12 The Way Forward 13 Bibligography 14 ABSTRACT Tourism is one of the primary catalysts in generating sustainable livelihood in India. India’s vast rural diversity and heritage offers tremendous opportunity for rural tourism. The idea of rural tourism was born out of the need to provide first-hand
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Tourism in Goa The state of Goa‚ India‚ is famous for its beaches and places of worship‚ and tourism is its primary industry. Tourism is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa‚ with decreased tourist activity inland. Foreign tourists‚ mostly from Europe‚ arrive in Goa in winter whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see a large number of Indian tourists. Goa handled 7% of all foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2011.[1][2] This relatively small state is situated on the western coast
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hotel chains‚ tour operators and attraction providers are starting to adopt environmentally responsible practices‚ such as recycling‚ use of renewable energy sources‚ water-conservation schemes and safe waste disposal Ecotourism theoretically means travel that benefits the environment‚ the local community and the visitor‚ but in practice is often used by tour guides to market any type of tourism that involves nature. From community-based tourism with indigenous societies to guided tours into pristine
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