Socio-Economic Impact of Tourism
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Tourism as a service industry acts as a social and cultural link, the range of which extends from accommodation and transport of hospitality and entertainment. All these activities which cater to the needs of tourists can be termed as the tourist system. In order to understand it, an analytical system has been devised to provide a broad basis.In a developing economy like India, which is suffering from a resource crunch, particularly foreign exchange, it is the need of the hour that every opportunity should be exploited at the right time. The present work is an attempt to show the academic world how tourism can be used as a tool for socio-economic growth if the effort is directed correctly.
Tourism as an industry has influenced various segments of society through the multiplier effect. It includes hotels, motels, restaurants, transport, shopping, entertainment and other allied economic activities including export of handicrafts, paintings, jewellery and wooden articles. The economic significance of tourism can be studied in relation to its contribution to increased foreign exchange earnings, conservation of resources, utilisation of wastelands, increase in employment opportunities and income of local people.
This book is aimed at identifying the economic benefits generated by tourism development and its impact on the social lifestyle of the people. The discussion is at a serious level and students, scholars and professionals connected with tourism will find it thought- provoking, interesting and enlightening.
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| Author | Gulab Nabi |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 81-7132-222-0 |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Pages | xiv+174 |
| Publication Year | 2000 |
| Publisher | Pointer Publishers, Jaipur |