Rural Tourism and Development

In stock

Free & Quick Delivery Worldwide

Tourism in the rural areas is one of the new opportunities that are being created for those dwelling there. They have the resources, the manpower, the basic skill and expertise and a down to earth approach that is in sharp contrast with the five-star culture of tourism in the city areas. The rural residents have the scope and potential to present a very pleasant and exciting change from traditional tourism which tourists are finding jaded and therefore have begun exploring new vistas of adventure and experience. This book concentrates on detailing the advantages of rural tourism, its benefits, and how one can and should go about it. Real life success stories from different parts of the world have been incorporated to show how rural tourism has prospered in other areas and how it can be adapted for local conditions. To this end, the chapter-structure has been careful planned to include: growth of Tourism; Rural and Regional Tourism; Market Size of Tourism Industry; Tourism Impact on the Indian Economy; Growing Trend of Rural Tourism; Women in Tourism Benefits of Tourism; Tourism and the Country; and General guidelines for a Tourism Development Plan.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Yogesh Kumar Sharma

Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sharma, M.Com,m M.Phil., Ph.D. is Head of Economic Administration and Financial Management Department in S.M.L. (PG) College, Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan). He is an approved Ph.D. Guide and holds the post of Honorary Director in the Indian Institute of Education for Rural Transformation (IIERT), Jaipur. He is Academic Guide of teh Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India, Hyderabdad. He is consultant to the reputed NGO, Society for Participartory Research in Asia (PRIA). He is convener of the 'Business Information System and Application' Subject Committee of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer. The author has got a rich academic background and is also a good orator.

reviews

0 in total

There are no reviews yet.

Bibliographic information

Title
Rural Tourism and Development
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
817132407X
Length
vii+224p., Figures; Tables; Bibliography; 23cm.
Subjects