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According to WTO, explain the meaning of tourism and also define its characteristics.

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Tourism includes such activities of people which are performed while going out from their routine atmosphere or ambience, indulging in travel and rest. These travels should occur continuously within a period of 1 year for moments of relaxation, entertainment commerce-trade and fulfilment of other objectives. 

  • Tourism begins with the movement of a person from home to a destination located elsewhere. 
  • Two elements are contained in tourism, the first journey, and second stay. 
  • The traveller is expected to stay at the destination for a minimum period of 24 hours and a maximum period of 6 months. 
  • The travel to the destination is done for the objectives other than obtaining employment or for permanent residence.

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