Overview

Traveling for the purpose of business or just pleasure is known as tourism. It is a major driver of a local economy through the transaction of goods and services. It also creates employment opportunities in the service sector of the economy associated with tourism. Besides these direct influences, tourism has a direct impact on a society's social, cultural, economic and educational sectors as well as on international relations. There are three forms of tourism- domestic tourism, inbound tourism and outbound tourism. The tourism industry caters to people with varied tastes and budgets. A wide variety of hotels and resorts have emerged as a response to such demands. Tourism is said to be sustainable when it strikes a balance between the three pillars of economic, environmental and socio-cultural sustainability. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to the industry of tourism. It picks up individual branches and explains their need and contribution in the context of a growing economy. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying tourism as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.