Introduction to Tourism –Meaning and dimensions of Tourism phenomenon. Understanding Tourism terminology. Concept of a Tourist, Visitor and an Excursionist
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, Concept of Paid Holidays, Development of Modern transport system .
Basic Constituents of tourism industry - Transportation , Accommodation and Attraction, Peters inventory of Tourist attraction : Cultural, Traditions, Scenic, Entertainment, Others.
Nature of Tourism –Lei per’s Model on nature of tourism, Classification of Tourism based on Purpose of Tourism, Geographical location.
The Psychological dimension of Tourism : Meaning and importance of motivation , different motivations for Tourism – Modern day motivators as given by McIntosh.
Cultural heritage of India- Performing arts -Dance :Theory ,Technique- Nritta & Abhinaya. Classical dances of India: Kathak ,Bharatnatyam ,Odissi , Kuchipudi, Kath kali,Manipuri.
Folk dances: Meaning, Difference between folk and classical dance. Folk dance forms of Rajasthan
Role of Information Technology in Tourism : An introduction to Computers, Internet and Computer Reservation Systems ( In Hotels & Airlines )