Mountain tourism is growing and therefore as well the environmental degradation induced by these tourists. This entry deals with the impact trekking tourists have on nature, especially in the Himalaya regions in India and Nepal. Subsequently it will be discussed which measures would help to reduce these impacts. Moreover the role of [...]
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Introduction This article is based on a workshop held in association with PATA to provide professionals with deeper understanding of the Indian outbound travel market. The increasingly affluent middle-class, together with a consumption-driven economy, increase in the number of business travelers and the ongoing liberalization of air transport has contributed to the dynamic growth [...] Introduction With growing disposable incomes, increasing, numbers of Indians are traveling abroad for leisure and/ or business. Asian countries are their most popular destinations according to the Nielsen Indian Outbound Travel Monitor 2008, conducted in partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The Nielsen Indian Outbound Travel Monitor helps tourism professionals identifying and [...] Introduction India’s north-eastern region looks back on a long tradition of producing some of the finest and most expensive teas in the world. Probably the most renowned areas in the region comprise Assam and West Bengal (Darjeeling), some of the largest tea producing areas in the country. However, deteriorating international prices and [...] TTGasia.com, Jul 4 – 10, 2008 RAJASTHAN is strengthening its long-term position as the tourist capital of India. Tourism minister, Ms Usha Puniya, said: “We are committed to improving the state’s infrastructure. While this year’s budget is US$15.53 million, we are also counting on private investments.” Rajasthan is popular with international tourists as a [...] |
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