Tourism Concepts and Principles

Paper Code: 
MTB 101
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To Introduce the concept of Tourism , its various classifications and its components.

9.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
Introduction to Tourism –Meaning and Definition of Tourism, Basis of Tourism ,Dimensions of Tourism phenomenon. Understanding Tourism terminology. Concept of a Tourist ,Visitor and an Excursionist- WTO’s Classification of Travelers, limits to travel.
9.00
Unit II: 
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.Types of Tourism – On the basis of movement patterns, seasonal character, purpose of tourism and Forms of Tourism.
12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III
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 of tourism
10.00
Unit IV: 
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. Concept of Paid Holidays, Development of Modern transport system.

5.00
Unit V: 
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: 
International Tourism Management A.K.Bhatia
Tourism Development: Principles and Practices Bhatia
Tourism Education Shashi Prabha Sharma
References: 
  • Cultural Tourism in India Gupta and Lal
  • Development of Tourism in India Nafees Khan
  • Heritage Management Swarnakamal Bhowmik
  • Nature and Scope of Tourism Praveen Sethi
  • Strategies for the future of Travel and Tourism Praveen Sethi
  • Tourism and Culture K.K.Sharma
  • Tourism Development in India V.P.Sati
  • Tourism in India : A case study Ram Acharya
  • Tourism & Travel Management Biswanath Ghosh
  • Mill and Morison
  • Mc Intosh
  • Successful tourism P M Seth
Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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