Travel from antiquity has captivated humanity. The desire to discover new locations and pursue a different atmosphere is not novel. Travel is referenced throughout all epics, including "The Ramayana," "The Mahabharata," "The Bible," and "The Quran," but for varying reasons (Manish Srivastava, 2006).
In India, the concept of "Tourism" may also be traced back to Sanskrit literature. It has provided three terms derived from the root word "Atana," which signifies exiting, and hence, the terms are:
Tourism is crucial and, in certain instances, exceedingly vital for numerous countries. The Manila Declaration on World Tourism - 1980 recognized it as “an activity essential to the life of nations due to its direct effects on the social, cultural, educational, and economic sectors of national societies and their international relations” (UNWTO, 2009). Tourism generates substantial revenue through the purchase of goods and services, constituting 30 percent of global service exports and 6 percent of total goods and services exports. It generates employment possibilities in the service sector linked to tourism (UNWTO, 2012). The service industries encompass transportation services, including airplanes, taxicabs, and cruise ships, as well as hospitality services, which comprise accommodations like hotels and resorts, and entertainment venues such as amusement parks, retail malls, music venues, casinos, and theaters.
