Importance of laws and regulations in tourism national policies 2002

SUNILKUMAR BTA IV SEM TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Tourism policies 2002 Tourism policy defined as ; set of regulations, rules, guidelines, directives

with the object of promoting and developing tourism. It also helps to develop a sustainable strategy for bringing sustainable development of tourism.

Some important policies of 2002 Position tourism as a major engine of economic

growth;   Harness the direct and multiplier effects of tourism

for employment generation, economic development and providing impetus to rural tourism;

Focus on domestic tourism as a major driver of tourism growth.

  Position India as a global brand to take advantage

of the burgeoning global travel trade and the vast untapped potential of India as a destination;

Ensure that the tourist to India gets physically invigorated, mentally rejuvenated, culturally enriched, spiritually elevated and “feel India from within”.

 Able to maximize the productivity of India's natural, human , cultural and technical resources and are sustainable development

The policy takes into consideration seven keys that will provide the thrust to tourism development . These are :

Swagat (welcome)   Soochna (information) Suvidha (facilitation)   Suraksha (safety) Sahyog(cooperation) Samrachana (infrastructure

development) Safai (cleanliness)

CREATION OF WORLD- CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE

The infrastructure ranges from ports of entry, to modes of transport to destinations, to urban infrastructure supporting tourism facilities such as access roads, power electricity, water supply, sewage etc.

STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE MARKETING:

To effectively compete in tourism markets India will have to shift its current traditional marketing approach to one that is more aggressive and competitive

CREATING AN INDIA TOURISM BRAND POSITION In the international market India

requires a positioning statement that captures the essence of its tourism product to convey an image of the product to a potential consumer and which will become brand India. For eg: “Amazing Thailand”, “Malaysia, truly Asia.”

Tourism lawsA traveler who is also a tourist is

governed by the law and regulations in force in the country he visits.

Passport visas laws:• It is extremly important for all the

visitors abroad to posses valid passport issued by their respective countries before they Indian territory. Through land, sea, air, route.

Visa is an essential requirement for all people of nationalities for entering india.

Maximum duration of visa are issued is 180 days.

Special permits:• In case of border states and two

groups of islands (Andaman& lakshwadeep) visitors require special entry permit.

• This permit is valid for only 15 days.

Economic regulationsCurrency: tourists are not allowed

to bring Indian currency into the country or out of the country.

On arrival visitors should declare all foreign currency above $ 1000.

Income tax: if a person not domiciled in india intension to stay for more than 120days, and income tax clearence certificate is required in order to leave in country.

Health regulation Travelers may be concerned not

only with medical attention to specific diseases at the destinations but also for pre-existing health problems.

Provision of medical attention to travelers has therefore been a key issue of debate.

law and orderAll tourists in the matter of law and

order regulations are subjected to regulations enforcing in the land of their visit.

Law on cheating : tourist often complain of cheating while shopping, guides, tour operator, local people etc

Law on antiquities: the antiquities like sculptures paintings arts works of historical interests should not be exported according to antiquities act 1972.

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