FAQs about an E Tourism Target, Green Kerala. Q - What is E Tourism Initiative ? A - It was started by the UN to help developing nations actualise their tourist potential. Q - Can you elaborate ? A - This is the E Tourism Initiative of UNCTAD Helping developing countries to become autonomous Tourism is one of the main exports of the 50 least developed countries (LDCs). But at the same time, leakages (repatriation of profits) in this sector total up to 85 per cent in some African LDCs, more than 80 per cent in the Caribbean, 70 per cent in Thailand and 40 per cent in India. In order to minimize leakages and to promote sustainable growth and poverty alleviation, it is now essential for tourism destinations and local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to increase their autonomy, and to include all tourism stakeholders. To deal with this issue, UNCTAD has developed the e-Tourism Initiative, with the aim of helping developing countries, and particularly the LDCs, to make the most of their tourism potential. Source : unctadxi.org/templates/Startpage____1195.aspx India with her naturally beautiful lakes, backwaters, beaches, hills and forests is one of the best tourist attractions in the world. If a tourist wants trekking and mountaineering, which mountains in the world can compete with the Himalayas ? If he wants exposure to the sea and the sun, where else would he find thousands of miles of virgin beaches against the background of swaying coconut palms ? If he wants to visit ancient ruins or sites, which country can match the monuments of the Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Muslim, Sikh and Christian faiths ? If he wants to move far from the Madding Crowd, away from modern Civilization, where else can he find such natural beauties like the Andamans with their thick rain forests and the Lakshadweep islands with their sparkling clear waters ? If he wants to study and research Ayurveda and Yoga, where else can be find Ayurvedic and Yogic retreats run by bona fide Yogis and Ayurvedic Doctors ? Kerala and Kashmir are two outstanding states known for their intrinsic natural beauty. While Kashmir resembles the beauty of a cine actress, Kerala on the other hand resembles an aristocratic damsel. Strategically located at the South Western tip of India, Kerala has unique geographic features which make her one of the most sought after tourist destination spots in Asia. This puny state is a breathtakingly ravishing greenland. Excellent investment opportunities in Tourism Industry is bestowed by this state with her natural endowments like tranquil beaches, exhilarating hill stations, soothing backwaters, spectacular art forms , historic monuments, rejuvenating health packages, year round festivals & exotic wildlife. The tourist is enriched by a unique experience, having tasted a strikingly beautiful land as the Lord made it, and this enchants him throughout his life. keralaheritages/html/etourismtarget.htm
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