Tourism Class 12 (Skill Education- Code 806) for CBSE 2024-25

Tourism is now widely acknowledged as a significant economic contributor on a global scale. India boasting an array of captivating destinations throughout the year stands out as a top-tier choice for various types of tourists. The increasing recognition of tourism’s economic importance has led to heightened focus from both the Indian government and various entities in the public and private sectors as well as academia. Exploring the historical evolution of travel trade worldwide and in India sheds light on its rich legacy. Simultaneously the new millennium has witnessed a sustained surge in interest regarding how individuals spend their leisure time. Some experts posit that leisure time particularly during holidays plays a defining role in shaping individual and familial lives. This burgeoning interest revolves around the consumption patterns during holidays especially in the context of travel and vacations marking concentrated periods of leisure. This global phenomenon involves utilizing leisure time to explore diverse places and destinations featured prominently in holiday plans. The surge in tourism has presented substantial business opportunities and ample room for service providers such as travel agencies and tour operators. In response the Government of India has implemented several initiatives over the past decades to cultivate a pool of skilled professionals capable of meeting the growing demand for trained manpower in the tourism industry.