Editorial

Travel and tourism, world's one of the largest industries, is in the midst of rapid transformation marked by globalization, increased competitiveness and a dynamic market structure. Its manifestations are evident across all components of the industrysupply, demand, manpower and other facilitations. Perhaps, the distinct nature of tourism has encouraged the nations and the international institutions to position it as an engine of socio-economic progress and a catalyst in achieving the Millennium Development Goals.