Tourists Behavior, Growth and Development of Tourism in Mysore Region of Karnataka

The behavior of the tourist refers to the way in which tourists behave according to their attitudes before, during and after travelling. It is adapt to the speci c situation or a product. Knowledge regarding travel behavior will help in the overall development of tourism, marketing and product planning for example tourism products such as tourist spots, resorts, hotels, shopping etc. Tourist behavior starts in the planning and implementation stages of the holidays. The behavior of tourist’s is the most important indicator or predictor of future development of tourism. The growth and development of tourism of any region depends on the number and type of tortures spots, the facility available and the ow of tourist. Mysore is a unique city and was the capital of former princely state of Karnataka. It has kept alive the royal traditions and splendor. It is one of the best developed cities in Karnataka state and also a well-known trading and commercial centre with a number of Educational Institutions, recreational and tourist spots. It is also popularly known as the Cultural Capital of Karnataka