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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. Karnataka remains as one of the greatest attractions for tourists and state has tremendous potential for future tourism development. Moreover, tourism as a socio-economic activity involves a variety of services and deals basically with human beings moving from one place to another for different motivation to fulfill varied objectives. There are a number of eco-tourism destinations including national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, beaches and historical sites in the state of Karnataka which attract nature lovers. However, the emerging challenges and problems in tourism sector, call strategic planning and tourism management for sustainable development of tourism in India and particularly in Karnataka. The present book highlights the tourism planning and policies, development of tourism resources, strategic management of tourism and assessment of tourism impacts in India. The book provides a comprehensive managerial perspective of tourism in the state of Karnataka. It is expected that the book will be useful for understanding the dynamics of tourism development and management in India and particularly in the state of Karnataka. The book may also be useful to the policy makers, stakeholders and management students for strategic planning and management of tourism resources in India. ISBN 9789380615011
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Pages : 296
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