In what way tourism becomes a major source of their livelihood?

1.	In what way tourism becomes a major source of their livelihood?
Answer» In the following ways development takes place at local level because of tourism: Local markets are developed in the vicinity of a tourist site. There is considerable increase in purchase and sales of goods liked by tourists. Production and sale of ethnic handicraft goods increase eventually leading to the development of these industries. Economic well-being of the skilled craftsmen. Increase in demand of locally processed food, hotel services, accommodation and in shops leads to development of these services. Local transport, travel agents, guides are in demand. Hence more and more employment opportunities are generated.

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In the following ways development takes place at local level because of tourism:

Local markets are developed in the vicinity of a tourist site.
There is considerable increase in purchase and sales of goods liked by tourists.
Production and sale of ethnic handicraft goods increase eventually leading to the development of these industries.
Economic well-being of the skilled craftsmen.
Increase in demand of locally processed food, hotel services, accommodation and in shops leads to development of these services.
Local transport, travel agents, guides are in demand. Hence more and more employment opportunities are generated.

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