Which of the following statements are incorrect about the growth of tourism industry in the world? (A) Steady growth in real incomes of the people in the world has contributed to growth of tourism (B) Increased desire of the people to experience different cultures and landscapes has contributed to tourism growth over time (C) Many countries haste heavily invested in development of tourism infrastructure to encourage tourism (D) There are little range of destinations open for the middle-income group travellers (E) People from developing countries now dominate the global tourism Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following statements are incorrect about the growth of tourism industry in the world? (A) Steady growth in real incomes of the people in the world has contributed to growth of tourism (B) Increased desire of the people to experience different cultures and landscapes has contributed to tourism growth over time (C) Many countries haste heavily invested in development of tourism infrastructure to encourage tourism (D) There are little range of destinations open for the middle-income group travellers (E) People from developing countries now dominate the global tourism Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Correct Answer (D), (E) only

Correct Answer: ​(D), (E) only.

Key Points

  • World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). According to the WTTC, last year travel and tourism grew 3.9 percent, above global GDP growth of 3.2 percent and contributing a record $8.8 trillion and 319 million jobs to the world economy. The report also found that the travel and tourism industry generated 10.4 percent of all global economic activity last year. Over the last five years, it has been responsible for one in five all new jobs created worldwide. It is also the second-fastest-growing sector in the world, ahead of healthcare (+3.1%), information technology (+1.7%), and financial services (+1.7%), and behind only manufacturing, which was up by 4 percent. 
  • The Middle East has emerged as the fastest-growing region for international tourism arrivals in 2019, growing at almost double the global average (+8%). Growth in Asia and the Pacific slowed down but still showed above-average growth, with international arrivals up 5%.​
  • Europe where growth was also slower than in previous years (+4%) continues to lead in terms of international arrivals numbers, welcoming 743 million international tourists last year (51% of the global market). The Americas (+2%) showed a mixed picture as many island destinations in the Caribbean consolidated their recovery after the 2017 hurricanes while arrivals fell in South America due partly to ongoing social and political turmoil. Limited data available for Africa (+4%) points to continued strong results in North Africa (+9%) while arrivals in Sub-Saharan Africa grew slower in 2019 (+1.5%).
  • There is not compulsory that middle-income group people could only travel to a little range of destinations, it is totally based on their mentality to travel the which place want to travel and needs to travel. It could happen in the middle, higher, or lower groups of people.

Additional InformationSome important types of tourism in India:

  • As a kind of tourism in India, adventure tourism has recently grown in India. This involves exploration of remote areas and exotic locales and engaging in various activities. For adventure tourism in India, tourists prefer to go trekking to places like Ladakh, Sikkim, and the Himalayas. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are popular for the skiing facilities they offer. Whitewater rafting is also catching on in India and tourists flock to places such as Uttranchal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh for this adrenaline-packed activity.
  • India is known for its rich cultural heritage tourism, and an element of mysticism, which is why tourists come to India to experience it for themselves. The various fairs and festivals that tourists can visit in India are the Pushkar Fair (Rajasthan), Taj Mahotsav (Uttar Pradesh), and Suraj Kund Mela (Haryana). Sites like Ajanta & Ellora caves (Maharashtra), Mahabalipuram (TamilNadu), Hampi (Karnataka), Taj Mahal (Uttar Pradesh), and Hawa Mahal (Rajasthan).
  • Medical Tourism Tourists from all over the world have been thronging India to avail themselves of cost-effective but superior quality healthcare in terms of surgical procedures and general medical attention. There are several medical institutes in the country that cater to foreign patients and impart top-quality healthcare at a fraction of what it would have cost in developed nations such as the USA and the UK. The city of Chennai (Tamil Nadu) attracts around 45% of medical tourists from foreign countries.
  • Among the types of tourism in India, ecotourism has grown recently. Ecotourism entails the sustainable preservation of a naturally endowed area or region. This is becoming more and more significant for the ecological development of all regions that have tourist value. For ecotourism in India, tourists can go to places such as Kaziranga National Park (Assam), Gir National Park (Gujarat), and Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh).

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