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SAURABH V GANGANI BATCH- PG PROJECT- ADVENTURE & YOUTH TOURISM

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1) Adventure Tourism -----------------------------------3 2) Types of adventure tourism i) ii) iii) iv) Accessible tourism ----------------------------7 Disaster tourism --------------------------------8 Ghetto tourism ----------------------------------10 Jungle tourism ----------------------------11

3) Adventure destinations in India ----------------13 4) Adventure destinations around the world i) ii) iii) Scuba diving in Australia -----------------------14 Hang gliding in Rio de janeiro ----------------15 Ski & snow boarding in Nepal ----------------17

5) Youth tourism ---------------------------------------18

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Adventure travel is a type of tourism, involving exploration or travel to remote, exotic and possibly hostile areas. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity, as tourists seek different kinds of vacations. According to the U.S. based Adventure Travel Trade Association, adventure travel may be any tourist activity, including two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction and engagement with nature. Adventure tourism gains much of its excitement by allowing its participants to step outside of their comfort zone. This may be from experiencing culture shock or through the performance of acts that require significant effort and involve some degree of risk (real or perceived) and/or physical danger. This may include activities such as mountaineering, trekking, bungee jumping, mountain biking, rafting, zip-lining and rock climbing. Some obscure forms of adventure travel include disaster and ghetto tourism.[1] Other rising forms of adventure travel include social and jungle tourism. Access to inexpensive consumer technology, with respect to Global Positioning Systems, flash packing, social networking and photography, have increased the worldwide interest in adventure travel. The interest in independent adventure travel has also increased as more specialist travel websites emerge offering previously niche locations and sports.

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Types of adventure travel Accessible tourism Accessible tourism is the ongoing endeavour to ensure tourist destinations, products and services are accessible to all people, regardless of their physical limitations, disabilities or age. It encompasses publicly and privately owned tourist locations. The term has been defined by Darcy and Dickson as: Accessible tourism enables people with access requirements, including mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive dimensions of access, to function independently and with equity and dignity through the delivery of universally designed tourism products, services and environments. This definition is inclusive of all people including those travelling with children in prams, people with disabilities and seniors.

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Disaster Tourism

Disaster tourism is the act of traveling to a disaster area as a matter of curiosity. The behavior can be a nuisance if it hinders rescue, relief, and recovery operations If not done because of pure curiosity, it can be cataloged as disaster learning. Disaster tourism took hold in the Greater New Orleans Area in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. There are now guided bus tours to neighborhoods that were severely damaged and/or totally destroyed by the flooding that was directly caused by the failure of the man-made levees and floodwalls constructed and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. This is an adjudicated fact as found by the Court. Some local residents have criticized these tours as unethical, because the tour companies are profiting from the misery of their communities and families.

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Ghetto Tourism Ghetto tourism was first studied in 2005 by Michael Stephens in the cultural-criticism journal, PopMatters. Ghetto tourism includes all forms of entertainment "gangsta rap," video games, movies, TV, and other forms that allow consumers to traffic in the inner city without leaving home. As Stevens says, "digital media achieves more detailed simulations of reality. The quest for thrills mutates into a desire, not just to see bigger and better explosions, but to cross class and racial boundaries and experience other lifestyles." International tourists to New York City in the 1980s led to a successful tourism boom in Harlem. By 2002, Philadelphiabegan offering tours of blighted inner-city neighborhoods. After Hurricane Katrina, tours were offered in flood-ravaged Lower Ninth Ward, a notoriously violent and poor section of New Orleans.[1]

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Jungle Tourism jungle tourism is a rising subcategory of adventure travel defined by active multifaceted physical means of travel in the jungle regions of the earth. Although similar in many respects to adventure travel, jungle tourism pertains specifically to the context of region, culture and activity. According to the Glossary of Tourism Terms, jungle tours have become a major component of green tourism in tropical destinations and are a relatively recent phenomenon of Western international tourism. Of the regions that take part in tourism-driven sustainable development practices and eco tourism, Mexican, Central and South American practices are the most pervasive in the industry; notably Mayan jungle excursions. Other regions include jungle territories in Africa, Australia, and the South Pacific.

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Adventure destinations in india

In India Trekking enthusiast can also explore the rugged beauty of the lofty mountains romancing the shimmering waterfalls cascading down in glee, like a merry village belle. Experience the thrill of sheer adventure in India amidst the worlds most beautiful places. Spectacular views apart, In India the Himalayan foothills are just ideal for trekking tours, offering energetic out-door people a different and exciting option for a holiday. The Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttaranchal are the most popular destinations for trekking, though Chamba and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh and Zanskar in Jammu and Kashmir, other trekking centers in India are Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu and Kangra valleys in Himachal Pradesh and in northern Uttar Pradesh, North of Rishikesh.Darjeeling in West Bengal, Yuksam in Sikkim, and Leh in Ladakh. The biggest challenge for the climbers is in the Garhwal Himalayas, the Zanskar range in Jammu & Kashmir, Kullu & Lahaul in Himachal Pradesh have interesting trekking routes as well.

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Adventure destinations around the world

Scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia: Australia is famous for the various types of adventurous sports and destination. Scuba diving tops the list of adventure sports that is something you will cherish for future years. The Great Barrier Reef of Australia covers a stretch of 1250 miles from Papua New Guinea in north to Queensland in south. This island has the biggest structure of coral reefs which consists of 2000 individual reefs and 71 coral islands approximately. All these reefs are scattered and seems like jewelleries in the ocean. Moreover, you will get to enjoy over 200 species of fish in this island.

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Hang Gliding at Rio de Janeiro: This is truly an amazing destination where you will experience the sensation of flying like a bird. As you pass through, the cool breeze of the mountains caresses your face and you get lost in the breath taking beauty of the beaches and mountains ranges. Starting from the Sao Conrado, the rough peaks of the mountain range till the area called Pedra da Gavea where you get back to the smooth beaches of Sao Conrado. Hangliding is an extremely adventurous sport that is easy to take off. But once you take off, the true sense of tranquility of flying amidst the birdssets in. enjoy every moments of this excitement and you will get to see the attractions such as Rio including Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagos and the city of Niteroi while flying.

Apart from this famous coral reef stretch, there are many more popular dice sports such as Cod Hole, Yongala Wreck and Pixie Pinnacle and more.

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Ski and Snow Boarding in Nepal: In Nepal you will get to enjoy snow boarding. Skiing and snow boarding are the two most famous adventure sports in Asian countries. For those who want to seek enjoyment beyond the common concept can try out this sport. The most famous and first snow boarding was from the Mount Everest. In this sport you get to enjoy the thrilling view of the world such as some 4000m and above. Apart from the above stated adventure sports of the world, there are some more that you must try such as Whitewater Rafting/Kayaking in the Zambezi River and Rock Climbing at Joshua tree California.

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Youth tourism is a phenomenon, which was strongly influenced by youth movements born in the peaceful ideal of the after-war period. Today, young travellers (aged 15 to 25) represent more than 20% of international tourist arrivals, according to statistics by the World Tourism Organization. The youth tourism industry is divided in two categories: the qualitative and quantitative aspects. The qualitative aspect concerns the aspects linked to quality, security, flexibility and access. The quantitative aspect concerns the growth in youth tourism, its importance in relation to international tourism and the travel expenses of young people.