Effective Strategies for Development of Tourism Sector: A Critical Review

Authors

  • Shazia Hassan Research Scholar, Department of Management Studies, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar Kashmir, Janmmu and Kashmir, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/arss-2020.9.2.1623

Keywords:

strategies, tourism, J&K, destination strategy

Abstract

The tourism sector is gaining increased importance for the economic development of countries around the world. Tourism sector has emerged as an important sector of Indian economy and contributes substantially in the country’s Foreign Exchange Earnings. Tourism is the third largest foreign exchange earner after gems, jeweler and readymade garments and represents vibrant economic sector with overwhelming growth and revenue generation. The purpose of this paper is to give a theoretical overview of the classical and contemporary business strategies that can be implemented in a more or less modified form for the development of tourism sector.

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Published

26-07-2020

How to Cite

Hassan, S. (2020). Effective Strategies for Development of Tourism Sector: A Critical Review. Asian Review of Social Sciences, 9(2), 14–19. https://doi.org/10.51983/arss-2020.9.2.1623