Compiled By Mr. Siraj Shaikh1

2  The growth of the tourism industry will be rapid in the 21 st century, with 1 billion international arrivals by 2010 and 1.6 billion international arrivals annually by 2020.

Compiled By Mr. Siraj Shaikh3  There will be an increase in multiple, relatively short duration trips by travelers from industrialization country.  Foreign holidays will become popular amongst people from developing countries  Intra- regional travel will increase from 18 % to 24%  Tourist will be more discerning in their search for quality and value for money which will influence their choice of destination  Environmental consciousness will increase and destination selection will be based on environmental quality

Compiled By Mr. Siraj Shaikh4 Tourist are always looking at services that give them a unique experience along with comfort and value for money. The competitors, hospitality industry are going all out to make the customers stay and exciting, extra special and memorable events, they are pampering travelers with the latest and the best in service and products.

Compiled By Mr. Siraj Shaikh5  The experienced traveler looks for the rare, authentic vacations in remote and less well known places, as against luxurious 5 Star vacations. The trend is towards ethnic and rural tourism.  The emphasis is on rest relaxation, health and wellness, especially for tourist with high income and less leisure time.  Tourism have realized the need for something different and nature specific featuring premium holidays and select destinations.  Incentive travel schemes to employees, distributors and associates to recognize and award performance are on the rise.  Tourist product includes special interest products – Musical cruises, Exclusive spas and Luxury yachts etc.

Compiled By Mr. Siraj Shaikh6  Many new firms and types of tourism are being developed to meet the need of the growing tourist markets. All the innovation in tourism are being promoted keeping specific need of different tourism in mind. Some of the emerging forms of tourism :-

Compiled By Mr. Siraj Shaikh7  Cruise tourism  Floating luxury hotel tourism  Heritage tourism  Spiritual tourism  Space tourism  Underwater tourism  Virtual tourism  Dark tourism  Disaster tourism  Extreme tourism

Compiled By Mr. Siraj Shaikh8