Define the term ‘Tourism‘. Why is tourism known as a trade? Explain.
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Tourism- the movement of people to countries or places outside t heir usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes.
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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:
- The tourism industry directly engaged more than 15 million people.
- Foreign tourists come to India for a variety of reasons, including heritage tourism, ecotourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, medical tourism, and business travel.
- Arrivals of foreign tourists to the country bring i n 21,828 crores in foreign exchange.
- Tourism also encourages national integration and supports local handicrafts and cultural activities .
- It also contributes to the advancement of international awareness of our culture and heritage.
