Tourism Planning & Policy Framework (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DBTM604B
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to understand the concept of Planning, its need and plans formulated by the Indian government for tourism sector.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DBTM604B

Tourism Planning & Policy Framework

(Theory)

 

CO271: Appraise the Tourism policy and planning, various phases and its importance.

CO272: Appraise the importance of infrastructure development to support tourism activities.

CO273: Analyze the Planning aspect of tourism in India

 CO274: Evaluate the Civil Aviation Policy 2000

CO275: Evaluate the National Tourism Policy 2002

CO276: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project, Field Trip

 

Learning activities for the students:

Field activities, Simulation, Presentation, Giving tasks Field practical

 

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 

Planning:

Definition, importance of planning; tourism planning  approaches, level of tourism 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. 

12.00
Unit II: 

Infrastructure development:

Meaning, transportation, Accommodation, F&B, Attraction, Telecommunication, essential services. Stages of destination development and planning. Community Based Tourism (CBT): Meaning, Principles, Characteristics, characteristic of CBT as highlighted by UNEP & UNWTO & its relevance in Indian context.

12.00
Unit III: 

Planning aspect of tourism in India:

Introduction, The Allocation and expenditures in five year plans in India. National Action Plan For Tourism 1992- Main features, Objectives, Strategies and recommendations. Circuits identified for Intensive development.            

12.00
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.

12.00
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.

Essential Readings: 

V  Dhulasi Birundha, Environmental challenges towards Tourism

References: 

Suggested Readings:

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

E-resources:

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

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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