Tourism is a seasonal industry and there are many factors that contribute to this seasonality. Not only does the environment of the host nation, but the policies of the host Government and several other factors work together for this seasonality in the industry. Read more »
Strategies to manage demand-supply imbalance in Tourism
Challenges of Demand Forecasting in Tourism
There is no doubt about tourism being an industry of economic, social and cultural importance for the world economy. Tourism connects people from one corner of the globe to the others. The exchanges that take place among nationals of different countries act as a great source of mutual advantage to all those involved. Read more »
An Overview of Indian Medical Tourism Industry
Since ancient times, the Indian way of treating guests as God ‘Atithi Devo Bhavah’ gives its tourism industry a special meaning across globe. India has always been a country of tourist attraction for people of all ages with its varied culture and geography, exquisite landscapes, religions and spirituality, rich historical heritage, wide range of foods and festivals, year round fairs and exhibitions, exclusive shopping stuff and several leisure opportunities. Read more »
Medical tourism in India
India is a land of diversities. These diversities extend not only to geographic regimes but also to cultural and religious extremes. India’s rich cultural heritage has always been an attraction for travelers from all across the globe. Read more »
Challenges in Medical Tourism
Medical tourism is a recent buzzword in the market combining the two of the fastest growing industries in the world; healthcare and tourism. Medical tourism is not a new concept however as this practice of traveling for seeking the best healthcare was present in ancient times also. Read more »
The Demand for Tourism in India
Tourism in India has been on a steady rise for the past few decades. The homeland of Hinduism, the birthplace of Buddhism, the Taj Mahal, the music and poetry, art and literature, colors and culture are few of the million things that make India one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Read more »
Output/ deliverables of an early warning system
As a labour intensive industry, hospitality employs large numbers of wage earners, whose taxes and disposable income add to gross domestic output and help to create further employment opportunities. Given that each hotel room typically requires one member of staff, every hotel room built has the potential to create an additional job[1]. Read more »
The Environmental Impacts of Tourism
The travel and tourism industry has come far since the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, in 1992. The increasing numbers of travelers and the rise in package tours during the 1980s were causing a valid concern among environmentalists. Read more »


