Assam with its extensive tea gardens and high production of crude oil has a lot of potential for growth of tourism. What values are associated with the promotion of tourism?

Tourism is important and contributes majorly towards economic development. Tourism in India is developing very fast. When there are foreigners arriving in our country for tourism, then this contributes an increase in the foreign exchange of the country.

Values associated with the promotion of tourism are-

• Increases the foreign reserve of the country- When tourism is promoted, it will increase the arrival of foreign currency from different countries which contributes to an increase in foreign reserve. This will also lead to an appreciation of domestic currency in the exchange rate.

• More employment generation- Tourism promotes a number of employment opportunities. When there is an increase in tourism, a number of employment opportunities will be created. Because of the increase in tourism promotion, there will be an increase in the restaurants, hotels, and many other shops which will earn a profit. Due to the increase in the shops and many other resources, there will be an increase in employment opportunity.

• Exchange of ideas- The exchange of idea from one country to another takes place when their visit from travellers. It leads to the development of the thought process in the country.

• Supports local handicraft industries- This will support the local handicraft industries and their heritage. Tourists will be attracted to the crafts that are made locally which will be only available locally.