Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; it is also the theory arid practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. 

Importance of Tourism :

• Foreign exchange earnings : Tourism is that medium of earning which can earn crores of foreign currency without exporting things. Every third person visiting India from a foreign country comes to Rajasthan. 
• Means of employment : Tourism has been granted the status of industry in Rajasthan. This is a pollution-free industry. It is believed that at least one person gets employment per 8 foreign tourists in the state and at least one person gets opportunity of employment per 2 domestic tourists visiting the state. People such as guides, travel agents, drivers, hoteliers and handicraft tradesman get adequate opportunities of employment. 
• Art and cultural development : Tourism industry keeps the cultural heritage of a state alive. Tourism increases the opportunity of cultural discourse. Music and dance played in the fairs and festivals of state are witnessed by both domestic and foreign tourists. 
• Increase in transport facilities : Means of transportation develop along with the increase in football of tourists, for example- a train named “Palace on Wheels” is run for the convenience of such tourists.