Tourism in India

Tourism emerged as the largest global industry of the 20th century and is projected to grow even faster in the 21st century. India has immense possibilities of growth in the tourism sector with vast cultural and religious heritage, varied natural attractions, but a comparatively small role in the world tourism scene. Looking from this angle, India should have been a tourism haven as the country is blessed with tourism destinations and products catering to the tastes and preferences of tourists and travellers of all ages and economic backgrounds. ... This, coupled with the adverse travel advisories, has thrown the growth of Indian tourism off-gear in spite of some major initiatives on the policy front. ...

India's share in world tourism receipts has been 0. ... According to RBI sources, tourism receipts in India in 2001 stood at US $ 3. ... The upwardly mobile section of the Indian population is more inclined to travelling abroad rather than visiting various Indian destinations, thanks to the high cost of domestic air travel and its price