Planning & Policies for Tourism Industry

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

8.00
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. 
7.00
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. 

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
 
Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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