Country: India
Location: Southern Asia
Population: 1.241 billion (2011)
Capitol City: New Delhi
Tourism Industry Revenue: 17,518 (US$ million)
Number of Visitors (2011): 6,290 (million)
In 2011, nearly 6.2 million people visited India. India caters to every type of tourist,and the type of vacation they're looking forward to. India is a popular tourist destination for those looking to explore and experience a cultural shock, experience religious diversity, environmental excursions, and even relaxing on a beautiful beach. Medical tourism is also becoming popular in India. The benefits of medical tourism include having access to new medical technological equipment and lower costs of different procedures. One of the most popular places that tourists visit in India, would be the Taj Mahal. India has 29 sites listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list. However, the uniqueness of travel in this country isn't the only factor that needs to be considered when traveling here. Violence such as terrorist attacks and other events take a toll on the tourism industry. Besides these frightening events, tourism in this country will be able to flourish if the government works to improve security issues, which would lead to a stronger tourism industry.
Location: Southern Asia
Population: 1.241 billion (2011)
Capitol City: New Delhi
Tourism Industry Revenue: 17,518 (US$ million)
Number of Visitors (2011): 6,290 (million)
In 2011, nearly 6.2 million people visited India. India caters to every type of tourist,and the type of vacation they're looking forward to. India is a popular tourist destination for those looking to explore and experience a cultural shock, experience religious diversity, environmental excursions, and even relaxing on a beautiful beach. Medical tourism is also becoming popular in India. The benefits of medical tourism include having access to new medical technological equipment and lower costs of different procedures. One of the most popular places that tourists visit in India, would be the Taj Mahal. India has 29 sites listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list. However, the uniqueness of travel in this country isn't the only factor that needs to be considered when traveling here. Violence such as terrorist attacks and other events take a toll on the tourism industry. Besides these frightening events, tourism in this country will be able to flourish if the government works to improve security issues, which would lead to a stronger tourism industry.