MASS TOURISM

Mass tourism is the most recent phenomenon of modern tourism. The concept of mass tourism emerged along with the introduction of paid holidays. Instead of paid holidays. Instead of selective or elite tourist it focuses on the more number of tourists. Change in transport technology by air as well as by land and sea reduced the costs which helped more people to afford to travel. The mass participation again decreased the travelling cost. Now travel agencies have been able to sell package tours because of vicious circle of falling real cost. The growth of hotel chain, car rental system also helped the mass tourism. The most remarkable concept is the globalization of tourism industry. More and more countries and their travel agencies are inter-linked and are increasing the tourist movements