Growth and Development of Tourism in India : With Special Reference to West Bengal

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Travels and tours: India in the historical past. 3. Tourism organisations and management in India. 4. Growth and development of tourism in India. 5. West Bengal--an ideal tourist destination. 6. Growth and development of tourism in West Bengal. 7. Discouraging factors for tourism in West Bengal. 8. Empirical study. 9. Observations, conclusions and suggestions. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

"Of late, tourism has emerged as the largest global service industry. Rich in varied tourism resources, India is emerging on the world tourism map as a favoured destination.

All states of India offer much to tourists. This book addresses various issues pertaining to tourism growth and development in India in general and in the state of West Bengal in particular. Based on findings of pioneering research in the field, this book has become an ideal reference work for researchers, academics, policy planners and the inquisitive general readers besides the tourists visiting the state." (jacket)