The Role of Culinary Tourism in the Promotion of Hotel Industry in India

Abstract

Tourism plays an important role in the socio economic development of our country. It is also one of the major sources to earn foreign exchange. The strengthening of the existing infrastructures not only promotes tourism but also serves the local community as well. Tourism has become the second largest source of foreign exchange revenue after readymade garments and jewellery.

Tourism is acquiring an important position in the global economy. Tourism both domestic and international takes place on a large scale. Modern tourism has become a major economic activity in the world and India is no exception. Tourism is called smokeless industry because through tourism every country creates more employment opportunities, earns foreign exchange and propagates the level of income through tourism multiplier. The government of India belatedly realised the importance of tourism.