Geography of Tourism

The central approaches and themes to study Geography of Tourism are mainly concerned with Human Geography. The recent developments in the domain of Geography has resulted in new approaches and methodologies which have further developed new theoretical concepts in the subject of Tourism. An attempt has been made to gaze tourism through the lens of recent perspectives along with diligent case studies of tourist places in India to reflect upon new trends in Tourism. Geography of Tourism also presents an brief introduction to tourism, leisure and recreation and how they are interrelated. It also illustrates the historical discourse of tourism policies in India

This book presents an in-depth exploration of Tourism Geography, offering a multidisciplinary approach that blends human and physical geography. Aimed at students of the University of Jammu and Kashmir, it aligns with the latest curriculum of the Geography Skill Course for B.A/B.Sc. students. The book covers various fundamental concepts in tourism, including the geography of tourist destinations, spatial patterns of tourism, and the role of geography in the tourism industry. With a clear and concise presentation, this resource will help students gain a strong theoretical understanding, while also being useful for competitive exams and advanced studies in tourism.

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