acknowledgement about devlopment of tourism in india 2 pages
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Answer:Tourism has emerged as one of the most important industry of
the future. The Multiplier effects of tourism in terms of employment
generation, income generation, development of tourism infrastructure
and also conservation of priceless heritage, cultural deposits and
development of potential tourism places are significant. Indian Railways
has a glorious history and is one of the largest and busiest rail networks
in the world transporting over 18 million passengers and more than 2
million tons of freight daily. It is the world’s largest commercial utility
employer with more than 1.4 million employees. Indian Railways
provides services, amenities, facilities and tourism packages to the
international and domestic tourists besides launching of tourist and
special trains for promoting tourism. Thus, Indian Railways is playing a
critical role in tourism promotion in India. With a view to promote rail
tourism, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation has been
setup as a nodal wing of Indian Railways to provide quality and
upgraded services to rail users and enhancing rail based tourism
potentials. IRCTC has already launched special tourist trains and
coaches, cab services, tour packages, rail passes, budget
accommodation, Rail Neer, etc. to the passengers and tourists. IRCTC
has changed the phase of Indian Railways with providing web-based
services such as e-ticketing, development of rail portal, call centres, etc.
Against this backdrop, the present study has been carried out to
examine the role of IRCTC in promoting rail tourism in India. The study
has been divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1st is introductory one
which deals with conceptualization of tourism, paradigm shift of tourism,
tourism demand and scope of tourism development, importance of rail
tourism, rationale, objectives and research methodology. Chapter 2nd
deals with tourism scenario in India. Chapter 3rd deals with profile of
Indian Railways. Chapter provides growth and performance of Indian Railways in India. Chapter 4th is concerned with Indian Railways and
Tourism. Chapter 5th is related with structure, functions and role of
IRCTC in tourism development and promotion. Chapter 6
th providesanalysis of survey data.chapter 7
th is concluding one, which highlights
the main findings and policy recommendations.
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Tourism has emerged as one of the most important industry of
the future. It is the world’s largest commercial utility
employer with more than 1.4 million employees. Indian Railways
provides services, amenities, facilities and tourism packages to the
international and domestic tourists besides launching of tourist and
special trains for promoting tourism. Thus, Indian Railways is playing a
critical role in tourism promotion in India. With a view to promote rail
tourism, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation has been
setup as a nodal wing of Indian Railways to provide quality and
upgraded services to rail users and enhancing rail based tourism
potentials. IRCTC has already launched special tourist trains and
coaches, cab services, tour packages, rail passes, budget
accomodation, Rail Neer, etc. to the passengers and tourists. IRCTC
has changed the phase of Indian Railways with providing web-based
services such as e-ticketing, development of rail portal, call centres, etc.
Against this backdrop, the present study has been carried out to
examine the role of IRCTC in promoting rail tourism in India. The study
has been divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1st is introductory one
which deals with conceptualization of tourism, paradigm shift of tourism,
tourism demand and scope of tourism development, importance of rail
tourism, rationale, objectives and research methodology. Chapter 2nd
deals with tourism scenario in India. Chapter 3rd deals with profile of
Indian Railways. Chapter provides growth and performance of Indian Railways in India. Chapter 4th is concerned with Indian Railways and
Tourism. Chapter 5th is related with structure, functions and role of
IRCTC in tourism development and promotion. Chapter 6
th providesanalysis of survey data.chapter 7
th is concluding one, which highlights
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