Basic concepts of Tourism (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24GBTM105
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to understand the concept of Tourism, its various classifications, components and history.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

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24GBTM105

 

 

 

Basic concepts of Tourism

(Theory)

CO37:Discuss the tourism terminology and different types of tourists.

CO38:Examine the tourism nature, elements & types of tourism.

CO39:Explain the tourism components & attractions.

CO40:Appraise the history of tourism and related stages of growth of tourism.

CO41:Evaluate the Psychological dimension of tourism.

CO42:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

 

 

CA Test Quiz, Poster Presentations,

Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects,

Open Book Test, Semester End Examination

 

12.00
Unit I: 

Introduction to Tourism:

Meaning and Definition of Tourism, prerequisite for being a tourist, Basis of Tourism, Dimensions of Tourism phenomenon. Understanding Tourism terminology. Concept of a Tourist, Visitor and an Excursionist- UNWTO’s Classification of Travelers, limits to travel, elements of tourism phenomenon, scope of tourism, factors for growth in tourism, interdisciplinary nature of tourism studies.

12.00
Unit II: 

Nature of Tourism:

Basic nature of tourism, Lei per’s Model on nature of tourism-three basic elements Tourists, Geographical element & Tourism Industry. Varied benefits of tourism. Push-pull forces of tourism. Types of Tourism – On the basis of movement patterns, seasonal character, purpose of tourism and Forms of Tourism.

 

12.00
Unit III: 

5 A’s of tourism Components of Tourism:

The basic or Primary components that formulate Tourism – Transportation- Air, Water, Land, Road. Accommodation- Hotel, Motel, Resort, Caravans, Youth hostels etc .Attraction- Monuments, Theme Parks, Wildlife, Museums, Art Galleries, Cultural centers. Tourism Infrastructure and Superstructure. Secondary components. Peters inventory of Tourist attraction: Cultural, Traditions, Scenic, Entertainment, Others. Elements & geographical components of tourism 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 

History of Tourism :

Growth and development of Tourism through the ages. Travel in the Prehistoric times, in the Middle ages, the Grand Tour, in the Industrial age, Pushing and Pulling forces of Tourism industry (to be deleted) . Concept of Paid Holidays, Development of Modern transport system.

 

12.00
Unit V: 

Tourism: The Psychological dimension:

 Tourism and human behavior, psychology of early travelers. Motivation –Definition, Motivators of modern day tourism as given by McIntosh.

Essential Readings: 
  1. A.K.Bhatia , International Tourism Management                                       
  2. A.K.Bhatia, Tourism Development: Principles and Practices                       
  3. Shashi Prabha Sharma,Tourism Education                                                                       

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

 

  1. Biswanath Ghosh Mill and Morison Mc Intosh , Tourism & Travel Management                               
  2. Douglas Pearce,Tourism Today                                                                          
  3. Gupta and Lal, Cultural Tourism in India                                                  
  4. Jagmohan Negi, Tourism Development and Resource conservation
  5. K.K.Sharma, Tourism and Culture                                                           
  6. M P Bezbaruah, Tourism in the new millennium                                       
  7. Manoj Dixit and Charusheela Dixit, Tourism Products                                                                    
  8. Nafees Khan, Development of Tourism in India
  9. P M Seth, Successful tourism                                                                  
  10. Praveen Sethi, Nature and Scope of Tourism       
  11. Praveen Sethi, Strategies for the future of Travel and Tourism                  
  12. Ram Acharya ,Tourism in India : A case study                                         
  13. Ratandeep Singh, Handbook of Environmental guidelines for Indian Tourism.         
  14. Shashi Prabha,Sharma, Tourism Education                                                                      
  15. Swarnakamal Bhowmik , Heritage Management                                                   
  16. V Dhulasi Birundha, Environmental challenges towards Tourism                            
  17. V.P.Sati Tourism Development in India                                        

E-resources

  1. https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=Cdnwi2LUCCLzrJZ76d/o...

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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