Status, Role and Contribution of hospitality in Select Defense organizations of Government of India

Abstract

The tourism and hospitality sectors have been recognized as one of the oldest commercial enterprises and is also fasted growing sector in the world economy, offering unlimited opportunities as the means of livelihood for people. The Indian tourism and hospitality sector also have experienced a tremendous growth, quite similar to the growth of world hospitality industry with a growth rate of 6.9%, accounting for 9.6% GDP and US$ 71.7 dollars in 2016 (IBEF, 2018). The Indian hospitality covers a varied range of cost segments, ranging from unbranded to 5star premium accommodation places.