Recent Trends in Tourism Development in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is known prominently in the field of tourism not only in the country but on the world tourism map. Rajasthan is known to be one of the most attractive destinations in terms of tourism. Rajasthan is a centre of attraction not only for domestic tourists but also for foreign tourists. The glorious history of Rajasthan, the fort, the Bavaria, the palace, the art and culture of this place are the major attractions for the tourists. The development of tourism in the state has been instrumental in increasing the state's GDP, employment generation, foreign exchange earnings, infrastructure development, capital investment as well as economic and social development. This paper is an effort to understand what the role of tourism is in the state economy and what recent innovations or trends have been done in the development of tourism.