Handbook of Tourism

Contents: Preface. 1. History of tourism. 2. Types of tourism. 3. Purposes of tourism. 4. Sustainable tourism. 5. Tourism in India. 6. Medical tourism. 7. Growth factors of tourism. 8. International and space tourism. 9. Economic impacts of tourism. 10. Concept of rural tourism. Bibliography. Index.

This is now universally recognized that tourism must be developed and managed in a controlled, integrated and suitable manner, based on sound planning. Tourism is coming up as a major source of earning in the developing countries. Tourist development is not longer seen solely in terms of destinations, with much more consideration being given to origins or markets and associated linkages. Tourism as a system endorses the need for all developers, planners and managers to understand the dynamic relationship among all parts of tourism as a system.

India has been a spiritual and cultural destination for tourists from all over the globe from time immemorial. Its rich cultural diversity, religions languages, magnificent monuments, its sheer size and people have been a source of fascination for outsiders and insiders alike. (jacket)