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@article{188720,
        author = {Dr. Prajakta Pimpalshende},
        title = {A Comparative study of tourism Law in Australia, UK and India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3007-3010},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188720},
        abstract = {Tourism has evolved from an activity of privilege to a globalized, technology-driven mass phenomenon with immense socio-economic significance. This study examines the historical evolution of tourism, the technological and economic forces that transformed it, and the legislative mechanisms designed to regulate and protect tourists as consumers. The article analyses India’s tourism policy framework—including the National Tourism Policy 2002, institutional structures like the ITDC, and the legal regime governing consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Using doctrinal methodology, the paper critically evaluates judicial decisions that shape the contours of consumer protection in travel, transportation, and tour package services. A comparative examination of tourism-related consumer law in Australia (Australian Consumer Law) and the United Kingdom (Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Package Travel Regulations) highlights global best practices. The paper concludes with policy recommendations to strengthen India’s tourism governance through harmonized legislation, enhanced regulatory oversight, and adoption of international standards ensuring safety, accountability, and consumer welfare.},
        keywords = {Tourism law, Consumer protection, Travel services, ACL, CRA 2015, CPA 2019, India tourism policy, Comparative study, Judicial decisions.},
        month = {December},
        }