In fact, many institutes catering to tourism education when contacted, said while exams are keeping them busy this time, students still nurture travel dreams.
If you are wondering why the advertisement featuring Bollywood actor Aamir Khan about tourism in India is screened at timely interval on your television, then we have the answer. It is not only to promote tourism, but it is also due to World Tourism Day today.
Thane not only has many travel enthusiasts, but it is also a city known for its easy reach to nearby tourism destinations and a few hangout spots within the city itself. While there are many who celebrated this day with much enthusiasm in the past, they are a few who say travelling takes a back seat once they get busy in their lives. Though the students, ironically those pursuing travel education, are busy with studies and working professional with their work, they all still dream to travel far and beyond.
In fact, many institutes catering to tourism education when contacted, said while exams are keeping them busy this time, students still nurture travel dreams.
A city-based tourism student, said, "Every year, we celebrate this day with great pomp, however this year, due to exams falling right in mid of this day, the institute and students' wing are not taking any efforts. Nevertheless, we do not need any such special days to celebrate and boast about tourism industry as each day is a part of celebration and awareness for us."
A college principal providing tourism education said, "Tourism education has come a long way, thus creating job opportunities too through it. In fact, it could also be moulded into individual entrepreneurship if education and awareness go hand in hand. Involving locals in tourism sector can do wonders to cater tourists with authentic food and a holiday home concept with a local guide."
He added that the tourism ministry is doing its work and now is the time for the society to support tourism in India by involving locals to portray the true essence of the country's culture and heritage. "Though foreign tourism in India comes out as a small pocket investment, India has been blessed with green belts and water bodies, which is conducive for foreign tourism," he added.
Meanwhile, city travel enthusiasts complain that there are not many takers for the travel and tourism idea, sparing only the youngsters. A few youngsters have planned for a bullet ride to a distinct location in Lonavla to mark this day.
A city-based rider said, "Thane appears sad to me when it comes to adventure and travel, not many people step out of their house over the weekend. Though we are blessed in nature and places can be reached easily, say the Konkan belt or Igatpuri, not many come out in the case of bikers."
Adding to it, he said coming out of the closet and tasting the chulha-made bhakri is what he says gives a lifetime experience. "As many a time during our tour, I observed that the educated class do not mingle with the rural locals. No matter one might have explored whole of India, but if he/she cannot link with the locals, then he/has not earned nothing," he added.
A travel agent said, "Thane comes out as a calm city amongst the many tickets that we sell, majorly those sold are to ones natives. Very few people are curious to travel beyond their native limits and explore."
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