Management of Travel Agency, Tour Operations Business and Hotel Industry
Paper I Introduction to Tourism Theory
Unit I
Historical evaluation and development of tourism
Historical evaluation and development of tourism, Periodisation and concepts, ancient periods: Grant Tours, concept of annual holidays, paid holidays and transition to modern tourism. Growth and Development of Tourism in India.
Unit II
Tourism Phenomenon :
Concepts, forms and types and nature, future trends, purpose of tourism, Economic, social, physical and environmental impacts of tourism. Motivations and factors for travel.
Unit III
Tourism Organisation :
Internal Organisation - WTO, IATA, UFTAA, DATA, IATO, TAAI etc. Government organisation- Dept of Tourism and role of public sector ITPC and INDIAN AIRLINES.
Paper II Tourism Product & Theory
Unit I
India as a destination :
Tourist resources of India- culture religion folklore cuisine, dress craftsmanship etc. Preservation of culture for tourism purposes.
Unit II
Socio Cultural Tourism:
Art and Architecture of India. Historical monuments of tourist importance. Ancient, Medieval and modern structures. Important historical archaeological museums, Art galleies and libraries. Music and Musical instruments, Handicrafts of India, fairs and festival of India.
Unit III
Nature based Tourism:
Wild life sanctuaries, National Parks, Gardens, Mountain tourism, desert tourism, Coastal areas, beaches and islands, Back water tourism Practical Field trips to places of tourist interest.
Paper III Management of Travel Agency, Tour Operations Business and Hotel Industry
Unit I
Management of travel Agency:
Travel Agency:- Definition, Organisation, Functions, Rules of Recognition and IATA approval, Procedures of Travel Agency sources of Incomes, Travel Agency, Information sources.
Unit II
Tour Operation Business:
Role in the tourism industry components of package categories of tour operations organisations, functions and sources of income.
Unit III
Hospitality management :
Hospitality management, Origin and evolution of a hotel, Types of accomdation, Classification and functions of a hotel. Accommodation as an essential tourism component.
