• SATHISH S
• Dr. SASIKUMAR

Tourism is globally recognized as a premier economic sector and is increasingly prioritized in developing nations as a strategic vehicle for poverty alleviation and an alternative to traditional industrialization. This study investigates the vital role of tourism in driving local economic development, with a primary objective of assessing its impact on employment generation and the stimulation of entrepreneurship. Adopting a descriptive research design, the study utilized a mixed-method approach comprising self-administered questionnaires and in-depth interviews to gather primary data. Analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions and percentages. The findings reveal a nuanced economic reality; while tourism facilitates entry into the market, significant structural gaps remain regarding job security and gender equity. Furthermore, the results highlight that local economic gains are frequently counterbalanced by a rising cost of living and intensified pressure on community resources. These findings imply that for tourism to be a sustainable development tool, policy frameworks must address these socio-economic disparities and resource constraints.

Tourism Development, Local Economy, Entrepreneurship, Job Security, Sustainable Development.

"ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TOURISM ON LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CHENNAI CITY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no.d751-d756, March-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603397.pdf

"ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TOURISM ON LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CHENNAI CITY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no. ppd751-d756, March-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603397.pdf