The  development of tourism as an industry is being given emphasis by most countries of the world.  Tourism has been playing its due role in India and has made a  record  growth. A recent study by the National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has revealed that tourism's contribution towards GDP is 5.9 per cent and towards employment (both direct and indirect) 8.78 per cent.

There is an imperative need to promote tourism in a big way. India's success could attract more and more tourists for eco-tourism, religious tourism, historical tourism, medical tourism etc.  Every single State has some unique characteristics, which could interest tourists in one way or the other.

The development of tourism as an industry is being given emphasis by most countries of the world.  Tourism has been playing its due role in India and has made a  record  growth. A recent study by the National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has revealed that tourism's contribution towards GDP is 5.9 per cent and towards employment (both direct and indirect) 8.78 per cent.

There is an imperative need to promote tourism in a big way. India's success could attract more and more tourists for eco-tourism, religious tourism, historical tourism, medical tourism etc.  Every single State has some unique characteristics, which could interest tourists in one way or the other.

The 'Incredible India' campaign has been quite successful and driven the growth of tourism in the country. It captures the underlying spirit of the country, its culture, tradition and spirituality.