Introduction As per UNWTO (United Nations World tourism organization) the word “tourism”‚ is described as follows: "Tourism comprises the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure‚ business and other purposes." When considering the history of tourism‚ it can be seen as an activity which the affluent took part in. The word tourist was used by 1772 and tourism by 1811. The Grand Tour for example was an activity
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Global trends in tourism — Breaking the billion barrier Vanitha Srinivasan Threats of terrorism‚ pandemic outbreaks‚ natural calamities and‚ finally‚ pesky security checks notwithstanding‚ the international tourism industry is booming. Tourism has become a key economic driver globally‚ and is one of the main sources of income for many developing countries today. International tourism receipts totaled $682 billion in 2005 while arrivals‚ at 842 million in 2006‚ registered a five-fold growth over
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this occasion‚ I would like to speech on the topic of travel and tourism in India. As we all know that our country is one of the oldest countries of the world. It is full of attractive historical places‚ heritage sites‚ charming tourism places including mysterious places in various Indian cities which make India famous for travel and tourism all over the world. People from all across the world come to see beautiful places in India and love to travel here. They go back to their country and write stories
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Travel and Tourism in Romania to 2018 Published on 21st March 2014 Synopsis The report provides detailed market analysis‚ information and insights‚ including: Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire Romanian travel and tourism sector Detailed analysis of tourist spending patterns in Romania for various categories in the travel and tourism sector‚ such as accommodation‚ sightseeing and entertainment‚ foodservice‚ transportation‚ retail‚ travel intermediaries and others
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Tourism Sector in the Maldives Tourism industry is the largest sector in which foreign investment is common. The Maldives in the early days of tourism had a relaxed policy to attract investments. This has facilitated private sector involvement and rapid growth in the sector based on market forces. All the islands used as resorts are leased by the government for private individuals or companies. Multinational companies and hoteliers like Hilton Hotels‚ Club Med‚ Four Season and One and Only etc…
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Travel and Tourism in Australia to 2018 On 21ST APR. 2014 The report provides detailed market analysis‚ information and insights‚ including: Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire Australian travel and tourism sector Detailed analysis of tourist spending patterns in Australia for various categories in the travel and tourism sector‚ such as accommodation‚ sightseeing and entertainment‚ foodservice‚ transportation‚ retail‚ travel intermediaries and others Detailed market classification
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Are the trends in Heritage tourism having an effect on world Heritage sites? | | Abstract Using in depth secondary research this paper aims to examine the impacts of heritage tourism to various heritage sites in terms of potential threats and opportunities associated with tourism development and growth. In addition there will be an analysing of the research methodologies used in order to identify theoretical framework surrounding area of study to clarify the outcomes of results. With effective
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Factors affecting the demand and growth of the auto sector in India The automotive sector is one of the core industries of the Indian economy. Indian Government’s impetus to the industry by allowing continuous economic liberalization since 1991 has made India one of the sought after destination for many global automotive players. The automotive sector in India is growing at around 18 per cent per annum. Indian Auto industry has seen a phenomenal growth in the last 20 years. This is due to the
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Summary India’s travel and tourism sector performed well during the review period (2009–2013)‚ with growth recorded in both domestic and international tourist volumes. The main factors for tourism growth were government initiatives and continuous efforts to promote the country’s travel and tourism sector on an international level. Timetric expects growth to continue over the forecast period (2014–2018)‚ driven by government initiatives to promote tourism through participation in international events
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Current Trends and their Potential Impact on the Future of the Travel and Tourism Industry Report Prepared by Hanna Wojciak Prepared for Melanie Chesney Introduction The purpose of this report is to provide information about political‚ economic‚ environmental‚ social‚ cultural and technological factors and current trends and their impact on the future of the Travel and Tourism industry‚ which will be submitted to the Minister heading the Education Department of the Scottish Executive.
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