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Tourism Industry — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 12 · Geography
Tourism Industry revision notes for ICSE Class 12 Geography: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Geography syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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1. Meaning, Importance and Growth of Tourism
- Tourism means travelling for enjoyment, study of nature, culture and scenery, and also for understanding different ways of life.
- Tourism is both an economic and a social activity.
- It helps in national integration and international understanding.
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2. Recent Initiatives and Promotion Measures
- Visa-on-Arrival scheme was announced in 2010.
- Visa-on-Arrival is available to tourists from 12 countries.
- e-Tourist Visa facility is available to citizens of 163 countries at 16 airports.
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3. Domestic Tourism and Employment
- Domestic tourism is an important segment of tourism in India.
- Domestic tourists far outnumber foreign tourists.
- Domestic tourism fosters national integration.
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4. Hotel Accommodation and Government Support
- Hotel accommodation is a key segment of tourism.
- Most foreign exchange earned by tourism comes through the hotel segment.
- The Government supports hotel development through tax benefits and incentives.
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Tourism involves travel to relatively undisturbedTourism in India began with pilgrimageIndia received 10Domestic tourism is a major segmentImportant initiatives include Visa
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What are the important topics in Tourism Industry for ICSE Class 12 Geography?
Key topics in Tourism Industry include Meaning, Importance and Growth of Tourism, Recent Initiatives and Promotion Measures, Domestic Tourism and Employment, Hotel Accommodation and Government Support. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 70 practice questions on Tourism Industry. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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