Question 4 - Past Year Questions - 5 Marks - Chapter 7 Class 10 Geography - Lifelines of National Economy - Geography

Define the term ‘Tourism‘. Why is tourism known as a trade? Explain.

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Points to Remember

Tourism- the movement of people to countries or places outside t heir usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes.  

Answer to be written in Exam

According to the World Trade Organization, Tourism is defined as a social, cultural, and economic phenomenon that entails the movement of people to countries or places outside t heir usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes.  

Tourism is considered a trade:

1. The tourism industry directly engaged more than 15 million people.
2. Foreign tourists come to India for a variety of reasons, including heritage tourism, ecotourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, medical tourism, and business travel.
3. Arrivals of foreign tourists to the country bring i n 21,828 crores in foreign exchange. 
4. Tourism also encourages national integration and supports local handicrafts and cultural activities . 
5. It also contributes to the advancement of international awareness of our culture and heritage.