Why Is Tourism Considered a Trade?

• Tourism is considered a trade as it involves the buying and selling of services and goods at a local, state, national and international level.
• Tourism in India has grown substantially over the last three decades now employing 15 million people.
• Tourism promotes national integration, provides support to local handicrafts and cultural pursuits.
• It also helps in the development of international understanding about our culture and heritage. Foreign tourists visit India for heritage, eco, adventure, cultural, medical and business tourism.
• Tourism has vast potential and efforts are being made to promote different types of tourism.