Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: India has more tourist spots than any other country on the globe, which has made it a hub for travelers from all over the world. Year after year, the country's tourist population continues to grow. This is a result of the growth of infrastructure, communication, and transport facilities. It has a plethora of tourist spots around the globe that provide visitors with thrilling and unspoiled experiences. This is now a feature that draws people in. India's travel sector is expanding quickly. It suffered a great deal during COVID-19, but in the days that followed, it made a considerable comeback. It has become a significant source of foreign exchange and employment generation in India. The travel and tourism industry has seen substantial internal and external trend changes. It might be argued that by posting a large number of job opportunities and encouraging self-employment, it has lowered the rates of unemployment and poverty in India. India is a large country with a large population, rich cultural heritage, language and speech patterns, and natural surroundings. The central government, in particular, is showing a great deal of interest in the expansion and development of tourism, which has been credited with the sector's explosive rise. This article evaluates the potential and challenges associated with rural tourism in India, while also exploring the specific requirements for rural tourism within the Indian framework.
Authors: Iranna Ronad, Santosh Patil
Institution: Rani Channamma University, Belagavi
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409803441