Tourism in India and Factors Affecting Tourism Essay Example

the hard facts: (Factors affecting)

International Tourism: GDP of india Demand and supply factors Exchange rate fluctuat

Domestic Tourism: Very poor income levels Propensity(Inclination) of spending

Social factors: Demographic(Population) changes like ageing population trends to healthier lifestyle have encouraged

Cultural factors: Maintenance of historical monuments,art galleries and museums Exhibitions and trade fairs Exotic cultural festivals

Political factors: Terrorism and security Infrastructure Bad and improper government relations with other countries religious intolerance Lack of international representation Worlds largest democracy India’s role in international politics

Environmental factors: Global warming urban air quality Energy dependence and costs clean drinking water and related facilities Go green ideology/Sustainable development

Demographic factors: Increasing population Global language-Only second to the US Governmental factors:

Aggressive advertising campaign”INCREDIBLE INDIA” Up to 100% NRI investment is allowed Tax exemption of 50% of profits derived by travel agents and tour operators One of the lowest spenders on tourism Increase in rate of tax on hotels from 10% to 12%.

Tecnological factors: New transportation methods growth of E-income bad and poor quality airports and train stations

Competitive factors: Aggressive tourism factors adopted by Singapore Cheap international airfares reducing domestic tourism High operating costs(of hotels)