About the Book

A Textbook of Tourism [Subject Code 406] for class 9 is designed to facilitate the job role of Travel Agent/Tour Operator. This book has been developed as per the latest syllabus and examination pattern prescribed by the CBSE. The language in the book is deliberately kept to be reader-friendly, allowing easy accessibility and grasp of knowledge. In addition, CBSE has introduced Tourism as a vocational course at the school level. In addition, the pictures are used to give the readers a good understanding of the topics without any difficulties. This book will teach you about the major components and growth of tourism industry, history of tourism,
different tourism channels of the tourism industry and various resources and products of tourism.

Tourism has grown significantly in the last decade. Tourism is the world's largest and fastestgrowing industry and also the largest source of income and employment. India is a diverse country, and its diversity attracts visitors from around the world. India is a developing nation, and tourism provides emerging and developing nations with excellent opportunities to strengthen their economies, contribute to local infrastructure, preserve the environment and cultural treasures and traditions, and lessen poverty and inequality. The government is emphasising in developing and promoting tourism. It has also introduced various policies and schemes to boost the tourism industry by providing more job opportunities in the society. It has also started several short-term vocational courses related to the travel and tourism sector. With these courses, individuals can quickly acquire the necessary skills to join the travel industry.

Each chapter has been divided into the following parts:
(a) Introduction: It introduces you to the chapter's topic and learning objectives.
(b) Relevant Knowledge: This part of the lesson provides you with the relevant information on the topic(s) covered in the chapter. The knowledge developed through this part will enable you to perform certain activities.
(c) Exercises: The various questions included in this part of the chapter will help you check your understanding of the topics learned.
We hope that this book will help further enhance the understanding and knowledge of the tourism sector. We also hope that this book will boost the students' morale and enormously benefit the teachers. This book attempts to cover almost every aspect of tourism and travel that can help students become tourism professionals. Constructive suggestions for the improvement of the book are most welcome.
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