Tourism is growing industry in India. The declining value of the rupee and a good image of India as an exotic tourist destination have boosted the tourism and hotel industries in India during the last decade. India is the ancient cultural cradle of the world. It has fascinating tourist destinations like the Taj Mahal (Agra), Khajuraho Temples (Khajuraho), Marble mountains (Jabalpur), Gateway of India (Mumbai), Red fort and Qutub minar (New Delhi), Amar Villas Palace (Jaipur), Bharatpur bird sanctuary (Bharatpur), The city of Canals (Alleppey) and many attractive hill spots in the north. We Indians are also not aware of the beauty of our nation. Our ancient cities, lakes, mountains, palaces, temples, mosques, minarets and gardens are thrilling experiences of all the visitors. Almost very foriegn tourist longs for a tryst with the beauty of I ndia and loves to visit each and every corner of this vast nation.
Goa, Khajuraho, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, noeth - eastern states and Pondicherry are the mast popular tourist destinations. Rajasthan is a paradise for the foriegners and this state offers a wide range of cultural and ethinic diversities would to the visitors. Foreign tourists are appalled at the state of Indian roads, hotels, motels, guide services, catering services, transportation services and environment of the Indian sub - continent. We would have to provide four - star amenities to the tourists at the prices of the three - star standards. If we do not follow this norm, we would lose tourists, who would move to the USA, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Mauritius and Seychells. These nations offer good quality rooms, food, liquior, entertainment and transportation at the most competitive prices. They follow international tourism norms in terms of hygiene, hospitality and catering. If we do not follow these norms then, this leads to the apathetic attitudes of tourists towards India.
It is fortunate to note that tourism and hotel management have become serious subjects and vocations. The government and private instituions have launched many courses in hotel management and touris. Tourism professionals are required by tour operators and airlines. The airlines and sea cruisers also needs hospitalility staff. Finally, chefs are requird around the world. Hotel professionals are also in great demand. This would boost the hotel industry and thus, enhance the economy of our country.
The services of telecommunications, sea ferries sanitation, air travel, roads, catering and tourist guides would have to be operated on professional grounds. The international agency, the IATA is doing well to promote and regulate air travel around the world. The government of India is also doing its best. The participation of the private firms has also increased a lot. However, a lot needs to be done in this cruial area of tourism and hotel industries. Our outlook and approach has tobe made professional, if we want to achieve concrete results in this fastest growing industry.
The Ministry of Tourism designs national policies for the development and promotion of tourism. In the process, the Ministry consults and collaborates with the other stakeholders in the sector including various Central Ministries or agencies, state governments, Union Territories and the the representatives of the private sector. Concerted efforts are being made to promote new forms of tourism such as lopment and rural, cruise, medical and eco - tourism. The ministry also maintains the Incredible India campaign. India's rich history and its cultural and geographical diversity make its international tourism appeal large and diverse. It presents heritage and cultural tourism along with medical, business, educational and sports tourism. Nowadays, tourism has taken an immense place worldwide. But still, it needs to improve a lot in our country.