Tourism and History
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What is tourism? Provide the definition.
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Tourism can be defined as travelling to visit places in distant regions for a specific purpose. It involves people moving from their usual place of residence to explore different destinations for vari…
Who is known as the pioneer of modern organized tourism and what did he do?
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Thomas Cook is considered the pioneer of modern organized tourism. In the latter half of the 19th century, he organized a railway trip from Leicester to Loughborough for about 600 people. Later, he su…
Name three historical travelers and their contributions to travel literature.
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1. Marco Polo (13th century) - Italian traveler who introduced Asia, especially China to Europe, stayed in China for 17 years, and wrote about flora, fauna, social life, culture and trade systems of A…
What are the main types of tourism mentioned in the chapter?
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The main types of tourism are: 1. Local and Interstate Tourism 2. International Tourism 3. Historical Tourism 4. Geographic Tourism 5. Health Tourism 6. Agro-Tourism 7. Sports Tourism 8. Tourism based…
What is Health Tourism and why do foreigners prefer India for it?
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Health Tourism involves people traveling to avail medical facilities and health services. Foreigners prefer India because: 1. Health services and facilities are comparatively cheaper yet of good stand…
Define Agro-Tourism and explain its purpose.
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Agro-Tourism (also known as agri-tourism) is rapidly developing tourism meant especially for urban population who have very little exposure to rural life and agriculture. It allows city people to expe…
What are the crucial issues in the development of tourism?
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The crucial issues include: 1. Providing proper guidance about travel aspects and social conduct 2. Ensuring safe transport and security facilities 3. Providing good amenities and accommodation 4. Goo…
What is Heritage and how is it classified?
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Heritage of any country is divided into two main categories: 1. Natural Heritage - includes natural sites, landscapes, flora and fauna 2. Cultural (manmade) Heritage - includes historical monuments, a…
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