Travel and tourism involves the movement and transportation of people between their homes and destinations for various purposes like business, pleasure, visiting friends and relatives. Tourism is closely associated with leisure travel and involves activities like sightseeing. Travel and tourism is a major foreign exchange earner for India and creates many jobs and employment opportunities while requiring relatively low investment. However, it can also impact the environment. Key factors that influence the development of tourism in India include natural attractions, socioeconomic conditions, and political policies. Major players in the Indian tourism industry include Cox & Kings, Kesari Tours, Thomas Cook, and Raj Travels & Tours.