uses the term “heritage tourism” to include natural history attractions and the performing arts‚ although there is a specific term for the “arts tourism” taken for figures emerging from the UK Tourism Survey (UKTS) on cultural visits by domestic tourists‚ where “the main purpose of a trip is to attend a performing arts event (including the cinema) or to visit a museum‚ gallery or heritage
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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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Background and Purpose Content Structure How to Use the Database Acknowledgments I. COUNTRY-BY-COUNTRY LISTING ………………………… 4-31 II. LISTING BY SUBJECT AREA ………………………………… 32-51 1. Institutional Framework of Tourism 2. Tourist Accommodation Establishments 3. Development Incentives 4. Regulation and Control of Tourism Industry 5. Tourism Taxation 6. Tourism and Environment 7. Travel/Tours‚ Sports‚ Entertainment 8. Air and Sea Transport 9. Casinos/Gaming INTRODUCTION
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Tourism. JEL Classification: L83‚ M37 1. INTRODUCTION India has fascinated people from all over the world for its rich culture and heritage. There are historical monuments‚ beaches‚ places of religious interests‚ hill resorts etc. that attract tourists. Every region is unique with its handicraft‚ fairs‚ folk dances‚ music and its people. India is a land of diversities‚ with a wide variety of tourism offerings‚ varied geographies and sub-cultures. Tourism in India is the largest service industry
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B. A. PROGRAMME APPLICATION COURSES TOURISM Convenor & Coordinator : Prof. K.V. Bhanumurthy Joint Coordinator : Dr. Abha Mathur 1 Tourism Course Objective The application course aims to familiarize the students with a brief background of tourism‚ its concepts‚ development and scope with special reference to India. Expected Learning Objectives Considering that Tourism Industry is experiencing a phenomenal growth world over‚ a student who has studied this course would
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considered when choosing a destination; push and pull factors. Both factors contribute to destinations chosen by tourists while push factors concentrate on internal motives‚ pull factors focus on external motives. It is important for tourism providers to understand tourists’ motives for with this they’re able to work towards and visualize the end destination of the trip. When a tourist begins to think of vacation‚ push and pull factors first come in to play. Push factors focus on internal‚ social-psychological
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Boston is one of the few cities in the US that offer an ultimate historical experience. With its fascinating architecture and chic yet peaceful urban environment‚ this city of wonders will surely entice every discriminating tourist. “Founded in 1630‚ Boston is one of America’s oldest cities… and is the largest city in New England. [Boston] is often referred to as the “Cradle of Liberty” for its role in instigating the American Revolution in the late 18th century” (Bunker Hill College: 2011). “With
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much your only limitation. Along side this ever increasing number of vacation destinations a large body of research on the “tourist machine” also grows. Over time‚ the focus of tourism research has shifted somewhat from the basic sort of anthropological or sociological questions such as “why do people choose the destinations they do” and “how do the natives of these tourist destinations feel about their “guests”” to more of an environmental and cultural impact approach. The impacts commoditization
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3) Internal Strengths & Weaknesses * 4) References Key Internal & External Influences Affecting Tourism in Brazil 1) There are many internal and external influences that are currently affecting Brazil. As Brazil is a newly emerging tourist destination‚ the influences affecting Brazil need to be assessed in order to maximise strengths and opportunities and reduce weaknesses and threats; in order to gain a strategic direction. This audit report will discuss in further detail the various
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heritage. Nepal has many places of interest of tourists. The ancient temples and palaces in Kathmandu valley‚ many caves and lakes in Pokhara‚ sanctuaries in Chitwan‚ Bardia and Koshi Tappu‚ historical sites in Lumbini and Jankpur are important tourist destinations. Many tourists come to Nepal specifically for trekking and mountain climbing. Some go for rafting in our big rivers and boating in lakes. Tourism industry has many advantages. Tourists come of s to admire our scenic beauty‚ unity‚ culture
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