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Define the term tourism. Why is tourism known as a trade? Explain

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Tourism means an activity of visiting places, especially in foreign countries for pleasure. 

Tourism is known as a trade because of the following reasons.

  • Foreign tourist’s arrivals have increased over the years. 5.78 million foreign tourists visited India in 2010. It contributed ? 64,889 crores as foreign exchange in the year 2010. 
  • More than 15 million people are directly engaged in tourism industry. 
  • It helps in the development of Indian handicrafts and other economic activities. 
  • Foreign tourist visits India for business tourism, adventure tourism, medical tourism, eco tourism, heritage tourism, etc. 

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