An Analysis of the Dynamics of Tourism Sector: A Study on Jorhat District of Assam Tourism
Keywords:
Tourism, Tour operator, Economic activity and Tourism SectorsAbstract
Tourism has been a major social and economic activity in any country. Tourism has become an instrument of economic development and employment generation, particularly in village and unexplored areas in the recent period of time. Tourism has been a part of many activities of different sectors such as transportation, accommodation, food and beverage, recreation and entertainment, and travel services. Success of the tourism depends on equal contribution of all the parties involved in the tourism activities. Tourist who stays outsides of his/her place develops some experience relating to the parties or agencies provided their valuable services. One of the major service providers is Tour operator who provides the required information, and also plans and co-ordinates the travel details and creates packages or services. The present paper is an attempt to find out the various services which are essential for satisfactory services in tourism. It is found that major services provided by tour operator are tourist accommodation, tour packages and selection of sites.
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