Domestic Tourism in India

Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and influential part of service sector having large positive and negative externalities. Tourism can contribute to economic development through many direct, indirect and induced effects. Apart from economic benefits, tourism is also considered as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It brings joy and peace to a hectic and monotonous human life, especially when performed for recreational purposes. Besides recreation, tourism also facilitates religious, medical, shopping, adventure, and social needs. It is vital for a well-balanced life of citizens in a country, so that they become better human resources of the nation. Therefore, policy makers, governments, and stakeholders for the welfare of tourism and tourists ought to be cautious of the micro factors influencing tourism. The book focuses on factors impacting the decision to travel, choice of travel mode, choice of destination and frequency of travelling, and also expenditure on travelling of Indians.