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"The sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the interaction of tourists,
business suppliers, host goverments and host communities in the process of
attracting and hostin these tourists and other visitors"
Macintosh and Goeldner
"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."
Tourism is different from travel. In order for tourism to happen, there must be a
displacement: an individual has to travel, using any type of means of transportation
(he might even travel on foot: nowadays, it is often the case for poorer societies, and
happens even in more developed ones, and concerns pilgrims, hikers …). But all
travel is not tourism.
TOUR
Escorted Tour
Escorted Tours are our most popular product. Escorted tours are normally
conducted by a tour director who takes care of all services from beginning to end
of the tour. Escorted tours normally include flights, hotels, transportation,
transfers to the airport/hotel, most meals and sightseeing. Escorted Tours are
conducted by motor-coach and usually no more than 2 nights are spent in each
location visited. Escorted Tours are usually fast-paced and prices include much of
the sightseeing.
Guided/Hosted Tour
Guided Tours are somewhat similar to Escorted tours but passengers are greeted
by a local representative rather than a Tour Director and will not be escorted to all
activities and functions. Local guides will be available to answer questions through
the duration of the tour. Some meals, accommodations and sightseeing may be
included in your tour. This style is ideal for people who want some freedom but
still have the comfort of a guide.
Independent Vacation
These vacations usually spend 2 or 3 nights in each location visited and usually
only a few locations are visited. A tour guide is normally not included, but there is
a usually a host available to answer questions and suggest sightseeing. Few meals
and some sightseeing are typically included, but a lot of free time to explore is
available. These vacations are ideal for independent travelers looking to set their
own pace.
Rail Tour
Rail tours offer a unique type of vacation in which much of the transportation is
conducted via rail. Trains have been a fascination of many for years and with these
select rail journeys you will get to experience the wondrous view, comfort and
excitement of a train with the in-depth experience of a hosted or escorted tour.
River Cruise
Small ship cruises take travelers where big ships simply cannot, such as to the
exotic Galapagos Islands, where colorful birds and reptiles make their home in this
remote location. Small ships also visit "mainstream" locales, such as the Caribbean,
Alaska, Hawaii and the Mediterranean¦ but because the ships are able to
maneuver in small coves and channels, they can dock at more intimate ports,
making for a fascinating travel experience.
This is a tour or independent vacation that also has an accompanying cruise. The
cruise is at least 3 nights or more. Tours with a one-day or overnight cruise are
simply considered Escorted Tours.
TOURIST.
A temporary visitor to a place. People who leave their usual place of residence and
work to have a change from their usual routine for a short time, they stay at the
place overnight i.e. for at least 24 hours.
VISITOR
Any person visiting a country other than his usual placeof residence for any other
reason than following an occupation from within the country visited.
EXCURSIONIST
A day visitor who stays for less than 24 hours at a place. Excursionists do not stay
overnight.
DOMESTIC
DELHI----------------------MUMBAI.
INTERNATIONAL
Travelling from one country to another
Inbound tourism - this refers to incoming tourist or tourist
entering a country
Outbound tourism- this refers to outgoing tourist or tourist
leaving their country of origin to travel to another country.
DESTINATION
The place where the tourist travel for leisure or business related activities. There can
be no tourism without a destination. For a destination to develop and sustain itself,
the following five A’s are (classic five ‘A’s of tourism) are:
South Asia 1711 18027 27999 539846 590621 624945 673917 672133
South East 1146 12431 31788 65179 78966 142358 148513 142614
Asia
East Asia 768 4841 13885 35267 67793 125108 147674 130809
The tourist arrivals increased from an insignificant of 16.8 thousand in 1951 to 2.6
million in 2000. However a marginal decline had been observed thereafter. This is a
serious trend and must be checked at all costs. Strenuous efforts are required to
encourage the inflow of foreign tourists so that precious foreign exchange could be
earned in good measure.
India’s share in the world tourist trade increased marginally from about 0.39 per cent
in the mid-1990s to 0.42 per cent in 2004. A record number of over 2.9 million
foreign tourists visited India in 2004. India’s foreign exchange earnings also increased
from Rs. 12,600.56 crore in 2002 to Rs. 19,562.02 crore in 2004.
HISTORY OF TOURISM
In the context of the history of tourism, the term "introductory phase" refers to all
the developments, structures and innovations of modern tourism between the first
third of the 19th century and around 1950. ... It also improved the mobility
of tourists and created new trends.
PRESENT STATUS OF TOURISM IN INDIA.
Medical Tourism
Eco Tourism
It is relatively new segment in India.
It involves visiting natural areas without disturbing the fragile ecosystem. Eco
tourism generates wealth for the local people, who in turn take measures to
conserve and protect the environment and natural resources.
India with its natural diversity is one of the pristine places in the world for eco tourism.
The Himalayan region, Kerala, Northeast, Andaman and Nicobar
Islands and Lakshadweep islands the Western and Eastern Ghats are some of the hot
spots for eco tourism in India.
India has some of the best wildlife reserves in the world, rich in flora and fauna.
Heritage Tourism
India's varied geographical and climatic conditions offer excellent opportunity for
adventure sports.
In recent times the popularity of adventure tourism has increased. Adventure sports
like river rafting, rock climbing, mountaineering, trekking, skiing, snow climbing,
scuba diving and angling can be undertaken in the country and the country offers
multiple locations to choose from. The trans Himalayan region, the Garhwal and
Kumaon mountains, the Western Ghats, deserts of Rajasthan, Andaman and
Lakshadweep islands are some of the most popular destination for adventure
tourism.