Planning & Policies for Tourism Industry

Paper Code: 
MTB 501
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objective :To understand the concept of Planning, its need and plans formulated by the Indian government.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I

Introduction to Planning ,Planning for Tourism .The planning process- Assessment of Demand and Supply, Establishing objectives ,Territorial planning ,Infrastructure ,Financial planning ,Human resource planning ,Administrative structure ,Marketing and Promotion , Monitoring progress and Time factor. Importance of Planning

5.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II

Infrastructure development- Meaning, transportation, Accommodation, F&B, Attraction, Telecommunication, essential services.

Concept of community approach to tourism and its relevance to Indian context

Introduction to CPP

9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III

Planning aspect of tourism in India- Introduction ,the Allocation and expenditures in five year plans in India. National Action Plan For Tourism1992- Main features ,Objectives , Strategies and recommendations. Circuits identified for Intensive development.

10.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

Civil Aviation Policy 2000- Mission , Strategic ,Consultation with users ,regulatory framework, Private sector participation, IT Plan, Promotion of Aviation in North East , Safety ,Security & recommendations.

9.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V

National Tourism Policy 2002 –Introduction and Key words, Positioning Tourism as a National Policy ,Enhancing India’s Competitiveness         as a tourist destination, Infrastructure , Information centers ,Tourism training institutes.

Rajasthan tourism policy 2001 and Hotel policy 2006                                                        

Essential Readings: 

Environmental challenges towards Tourism V Dhulasi Birundha

References: 

Development of Tourism in India Nafees Khan
Handbook of Environmental guidelines for Indian Tourism. Ratandeep Singh
International Tourism Management A.K.Bhatia
Tourism Development and Resource conservation Jagmohan Negi
Tourism Development :Principles and Practices Bhatia
Tourism Planning Inskeep
Ensyclopedia in Planning (12 vol.series) P. C Sinha

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