ECOTOURISM IN INDIA WHAT IS ECOTOURISM Ecotourism is
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ECO-TOURISM IN INDIA
WHAT IS ECO-TOURISM? � “Eco-tourism is tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments, esp. to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife. ” -Ex: Animals, landscapes, beaches, forests � People travel to countries to view the surroundings before it changes or develops
TOURISM IN RURAL INDIA Enriched Culture -Involve Ex: heritage, religion, food, art -Experience Ex: backpacking, camping, rock climbing, nature tours �
The Himalaya Mountains WHO TRAVELS TO INDIA? �↑ Nageshi Temple Goa in foreign travelers every year � 71% are India natives � 436 Indian tourist indicate that it was their first time visiting Paragliding
MONEY � Contributes to 6. 23% to India’s GDP (countries overall health) � Over $3. 1 billion US � About 88% of tourists spend around $600 US < a week
BENEFITS � Tourist pay for… -Accommodations -Meals -Transportation -Site seeing -Souvenirs -Tips � Able to open… -Hotels/Resorts -Adventure parks/Sites -Local businesses
JOBS � Increase in Tourist= Increase in jobs � For every million rupees it creates jobs for locals � Employees in hotels, airports, tour guides, Translators and bus drivers � 40, 370, 000 people employed by 2019
CRAFT WORKERS � Businesses in India: -Craft workers -Small businesses Business everyday � There wages vary -Money based on sellers Indian skill workers making aruvacode
SUMMARY � Growing Industry � A satisfied tourist is most likely to come return. � Benefits the local community
