It has been a universally accepted fact that man is a traveler by nature. Wanderlust was there in man from the very beginning. Nomadic state of man is evidence of that. With the growth and development of civilization, this took injstitutionalised form. Tourism and hospitality industry reached the zenith in twentieth century. And with emergence f liberalization and globalisation concepts, this is the real industry of future –having vast scope and potential. Thus ...
Of late, tourism has emerged as a flourishing industry having great prospects for some nations as a major contributor to the public exchequer. This sector also provides a number of job opportunities to the local people. Tourism has adverse effects on the destination places also, which should be kept in mind. Hence the need of a sustainable tourism planning. This book contain vital information on tourism planning and management relevant to the present day context. ...