Adventure Tourism in India- An Emerging Form of Tourism

Nature is attractive as tourism destinations. Adventure Tourism is an activity where all Challenging natural sources available where we visit, dare and face. Adventure Tourism is categorized in Three Major Part. Mountaineering, Aero sports and Water Sports. The entire activities we Called ADVENTURE SPORTS. Mountaineering is a long established adventure sport predicated on physical activity, challenge, and risk-taking. It has been, hitherto, the preserve of an experienced elite whose approach is epitomized by self-reliance and independent operation in such destinations. Social boundaries separating mountaineers from tourists are becoming blurred. Billions of International Tourist in the World travelled in 2013 for relevant work, Profit Gaining and for development. On the Global basis Global Tourism books for 9% of global GDP, 30% of services exports and 1 in every 11 jobs. Tourism Sector helps to make above impact better Because every tourist counts.

Agricultural Tourism- Typology Study & Tourist Perception with Reference to Maharashtra

Farm-based recreation or Agri-Tourism is increasingly seen as a diversification strategy to promote rural economy and to protect farming incomes against market fluctuations. Within literature, there are many international studies that discuss the concept of agri-tourism in various ways. Wide-ranging definitions and labels concerning agri-tourism still create confusion as there is not a transparent and basic understanding of the characteristics that define it. The form and concept has been studied in various ways and contexts. It can be argued, however, that studies have yet to provide a clear and basic understanding of the characteristics that underpin and define agritourism. This paper makes a modest attempt to propose an ordinary typology for defining agritourism by identifying the key characteristics currently used to define agritourism and also place it in the backdrop of Tourists perception of Agri Tourism and its various attractions in Maharashtra. The paper also tries to create awareness.

Ethical Beliefs and Practices in Hotel Industry for Value Creation

The new millennium has given way to the growth of knowledge based, seamless global Society, characterized by constant rapid change quite difficult for an average mind to even gauge. In the new millennium it has become imperative for businesses throughout the world to conduct business ethically, in order to survive, grow and thrive. Ethical practices contribute to an organizations productivity by minimizing losses, creating trust with suppliers, establishing customer loyalty and maintaining a successful team of employees. This research paper through an empirical study, has attempted to discuss the various components, the parameters and its effects on business and the customers wholly. These components have been brought out based on discussions with top management of various Hotels and Resorts in Bangalore. The methodology adopted is personal Interviews and discussions. It is found that, the hotel and resorts who have who have seriously focused on ethical responsibility have experienced improvement in share value, client retention, and attraction of new clients, investors, and employees. In addition they experience a lowered risk of compliance violations and better financial performance for the organization.

Tourism Potentiality and Prosperity in Andhra Pradesh with Special Reference to Rayalaseema Region

Mans search for food and shelter and his curiosity for things around gave birth to travel. Travel led to tourism. Tourism is the activity of tourists and those who deal with them. Tourism is not a single industry, but an aggregate of many components. As a means of education and cultural exchange, tourism is an excellent instrument for the promotion of national integration and international understanding friendship and peace. There are two regions in the state namely Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema and hence, the two regions are more often referred as Seemandhra by the media. There are 13 districts with 9 in Coastal Andhra and 4 in Rayalaseema. Visakhapatnam is the largest city and a commercial hub of the state with a GDP of $26 billion followed by Vijayawada with a GDP of $3 billion. Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Kadapa, Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Ongole and Eluru are other important cities. In Consonance with the Government of Indias National Tourist Action Plan of May, 1992, the Government of Andhra Pradesh formulated the first ever tourism policy of the state. According to their, the tourist places in the state were divided into three zones. 1. Gateway (Tirupati Zone) 2. The Sunny South (Visakhapatnam Zone) 3. The Adventure Zone. Finally my paper attempts Tourist Potentiality and Prosperity in the study area Rayalaseema, Assessing the existing infrastructure facilities, Perceptions and opinions of Tourists: Problems & Prospects, Suggestions, etc.