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Sustainability of Tourism in Bhutan

Apollo (University of Cambridge)Published 1 January 2001Open access
Tandi Dorji
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Abstract

Bhutan's tourism industry began in 1974. It was introduced with the primary objective of generating revenue, especially foreign exchange; publicising the country's unique culture and traditions to the outside world, and to contribute to the country's socio-economic development. Since then the number of tourists visiting Bhutan has increased from just 287 in 1974 to over 2,850 in 1992 and over 7,000 in 1999.

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Social Sciences