Simply sightseeing while travelling became very old and boring, so travellers tried new things like bungee jumping from a high bridge or a helicopter. Some even tried jumping off a plane with a parachute of course or mountain climbing. New generation tourists are considering these to be very old and passé. Then some travellers thought of experiencing uncommon things that involved risks like swimming with dolphins or shark. Some look for very exciting adventures while on tour that they can remember and tell their friends with pride. Skiing is extremely popular in the mountainous areas. Mass tourism did not really begin to develop, however, until two things had occurred. The improvements in communications allowed the transport of large numbers of people in a short space of time to places of leisure interest, and The greater numbers of people began to enjoy the benefits of leisure time. Historical Tourism is the segment of tourism deals with the magnificence of the past. In this type tourism, people generally visit museums, and cathedrals. The tourists involved in this type need special guidance for detailed information regarding ruins and monuments. The book takes us through the global scenario, with a telescopic view of the future and charts out the action agenda that will enable India to get its due share of the benefits in a highly competitive world.
