Development of Backward Areas through Tourism: A Case Study of Anantapur and Kurnool Districts In Rayalaseema Region of A.P By K. Rajasekhar

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Publisher ‏: Scholars World
Author : K. Rajasekhar
Language ‏: English
Edition : Latest By Publishers
Book Cover : Hard Back
ISBN : 9789351306795

Table of Content

Preface vi Acknowledgment viii List of figures xiii List of Tables xv 1. Tourism Industry in India 1-42 Introduction-Composition of tourism industry-Definitions of tourism-Typology of tourism- - Profile of foreign tourist arrivals in India-Foreign exchange earnings from tourism-Top countries for Tourist arrivals-Number of outbound visits of Indian nationals-Number of domestic tourist arrivals in all states Share of top ten states in foreign tourist arrivals- Indians share in world tourism and tourism receipts- Share of India in Internationals Tourism Receipts Share of India along with top ten countries in International tourism receipts-Important tourist places in India Recent Government Initiatives- Development of Tourism in India: Some problems - Conclusion 2. Aim and Methodology 43-71 Introduction - Present Study- Objectives of the Study Methodology - Source of the data - Scopeof the Study Selection of sample- Data analysis and presentation Significance of the study Survey of Literature. 3. Tourism Development in Andhra Pradesh 75-93 Potential of A.P Tourism Growth of A.P Tourism - Development of Tourism in A.P -Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) Developmental Activities in A.P Important Tourist places in A.P Conclusion 4. Profile of the Study areas Anantapur and Kurnool 97-136 Districts PartA: Profile of Anantapur District Historical Background Boundaries and Topography Forests Rivers Rainfall and Climate Soil - population Land utilization Natural Resources District Information List of Tourist places in Anantapur District. Part B: Profile of Kurnool District Location and compositionphysiographic climate Rivers Flora Forests and Fauna Forest Land and Land use Irrigation power Mineral Resources Population List of Tourist places in Kurnool District Conclusion. 5. Part A: Foreign Tourist Opinion Responses 136-156 Analyses Part- A: Foreign Tourist Opinion Response Analysis Age of the tourist Status of the tourist arrivals Tourist knowledge about Anantapur Duration of stay at Puttaparthi -Purpose of visitArrangements of ToursSatisfaction about the services rendered by tourism departmentFinance arrangement - Impact of leisure on tourism-Feeling for traveling in the absence of leisure-Freedom to move as a tourist in India -Lodging Facility-Boarding Facility-Transportation Linkages Facility-Guide Facility-Foreign Exchange Facility-Communication linkage Facility- Medical Facility-Hospitality Facility-Security Facility-Beggar menace-Feeling of Being cheated-Category of persons involved in cheating Part-B: Domestic Tourist Opinion Response Analysis Age of the tourist Status of the tourist arrivals Tourist knowledge about Anantapur and Kurnool Districts Purpose of visitArrangement of Tours. Satisfaction about the services rendered by tourism departmentFinance arrangement - Impact of leisure on tourism-Feeling for traveling in the absence of leisure-Lodging Facility-Boarding Facility-Transportation Linkages Facility-Guide Facility-Communication linkage Facility-Medical Facility-Hospitality Facility-Security Facility-Beggar menace- Feeling of Being cheated-Category of persons involved in cheating. 6. Summary and Findings 157-177 Bibliography 178-189