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Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) is an institute based in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, with campuses in Bhubaneswar, Noida, Nellore, [2] and Goa, offering training, education and research in sustainable management of tourism, travel and other allied sectors.
Tourism in India is 4.6% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Unlike other sectors, tourism is not a priority sector for the Government of India.The World Travel and Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated ₹ 13.2 lakh crore (US$150 billion) or 5.8% of India's GDP and supported 32.1 million jobs in 2021.
The Challenge and Prospects of Tourism in Goa Today (November 2009) [31] and Claiming the Right to Say No (November 2009) [32] [33] Nature, Markets, Tourism - Exploring Tourism's claims to Conservation in India (July 2009) [34] [35] Making a Difference - Dossier on Community Engagement on Nature Based Tourism in India (May 2009) [36] [37]
The potential for tourism in India was first recognized with the setting up of a Tourist Traffic Committee, an ad-hoc body, in 1948, to suggest ways and means to promote tourism in India. Based on its recommendations, a tourist traffic branch was set up the following year, with regional offices in Delhi and Mumbai, and in 1951, in Kolkata and ...
Gujarat is a state along the western coast of India.Its coastline of about 1,600 km (990 mi) is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. . Gujarat is the fifth-largest Indian state by area, with an area of 196,024 km 2 (75,685 sq mi); and the ninth-most populous state, with a population of 60.4 mill
Andhra Pradesh is a state in India. [1] Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is a state government agency which promotes tourism in Andhra Pradesh, describing the state as the Koh-i-Noor of India. Andhra Pradesh has a variety of tourist attractions including beaches, hills, caves, wildlife, forests and temples.
Thailand implemented visa-free entry for tourism, with stays up to 60 days. This will be in effect for six months starting from 15 July 2024 . [7] [8] Japan starts issuing single entry eVisas for all Indian citizens and foreign nationals residing in India starting 1 April 2024. This visa type is only for short stay tourism. [9]
Kashmir Valley is one of the top tourist destinations of India. [2] Gulmarg, one of the most popular ski resort destinations in India, is also home to the world's highest green golf course. [3] Tourism has declined in the past thirty years. [4] Jammu and Kashmir also has flower gardens and apple orchards.