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Tourism is one of the emerging economic sectors of the world, contributing nearly 10% of the world's gross domestic product (GDP), and creating one in ten jobs globally. In terms of exports, tourism ranked third in 2016 after fuel, chemicals, ahead of food and automobiles (UNWTO, 2014). Emerging and developing countries account for 45% of all international tourists arrivals, which is expected to reach 57% in 2030 (UNWTO, 2011a).
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Tourism is one of the emerging economic sectors of the world, contributing nearly 10% of the world's gross domestic product (GDP), and creating one in ten jobs globally. In terms of exports, tourism ranked third in 2016 after fuel, chemicals, ahead of food and automobiles (UNWTO, 2014). Emerging and developing countries account for 45% of all international tourists arrivals, which is expected to reach 57% in 2030 (UNWTO, 2011a).
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Tourism is one of the emerging economic sectors of the world, contributing nearly 10% of the world's gross domestic product (GDP), and creating one in ten jobs globally. In terms of exports, tourism ranked third in 2016 after fuel, chemicals, ahead of food and automobiles (UNWTO, 2014). Emerging and developing countries account for 45% of all international tourists arrivals, which is expected to reach 57% in 2030 (UNWTO, 2011a).
A Vinodan, Ph.D
Central University of Tamil Nadu
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This page is a summary of: M-tourism in India: Symbolic Versus Intended Adoption, IIMB Management Review, October 2019, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.iimb.2019.10.004.
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