Tourism Concepts, Principles & Impacts

Paper Code: 
24CMTB104
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to understand the concept of Tourism, its classifications and its components. Students will be able understand and evaluate the various impacts of tourism and assess tourism scenario nationally and globally.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

24CMTB104

 

Tourism Concepts, Principles & Impacts.

(Theory)

CO19: Explain tourism terminologies & its history.

CO20:    Analyze the nature of tourism and various types of tourism.

CO21:    Evaluate the tourism dimension and economic impacts of tourism on global economy.

CO22:   Evaluate the social cultural and environmental impacts of tourism on global economy.

CO23:   Appraise and analyze domestic and internation tourism, global tourism scenario and future trends

CO24:   Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

 

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

 

 

Class test, Quiz, Poster Presentations,

Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects,

Open Book Test, Semester End Examination

 

12.00
Unit I: 

Introduction to Tourism:

Meaning and Definition of Tourism, prerequisite for being a tourist, Basis of Tourism, Dimensions of Tourism phenomenon. Understanding Tourism terminology. Concept of a Tourist, Visitor and an Excursionist- UNWTO’s Classification of Travelers, limits to travel, elements of tourism phenomenon, scope of tourism, factors for growth in tourism, interdisciplinary nature of tourism studies. Types of Tourism – On the basis of movement patterns, seasonal character, purpose of tourism and Forms of Tourism. 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.

 

 

12.00
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. Push-pull forces of tourism. 5 A’s of tourism, 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 & geographical components of tourism

 

12.00
Unit III: 

Tourism: The Psychological dimension:

Tourism and human behavior, psychology of early travelers. Motivation –Definition, Motivators of modern day tourism as given by McIntosh. Tourism Business & its Impacts- Concept of tourism business, Impact of Tourism: Economic Impacts, Social Cultural Impacts & Environmental impacts. Tourism Economic Impact- Tourism as a great economic force, Its significance, multiplier & its types (Tourism Multiplier, Employment Multiplier, income multiplier) relationship with tourism business & infrastructure.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 

Tourism Socio-Cultural and Environmental Impacts:

Positive and negative impact of tourism development on the society and culture, Sex Tourism, Drug tourism. Tourism Environmental Impacts: The impact of tourism development on the Environmental Positive & Negative impact, tourism development and environmental pollution (Air, water land). The emerging concept of Ecotourism

 

12.00
Unit V: 

Concept of Domestic and International Tourism:

Modern Global tourism scenario (major tourism countries, statistics & facts), Concept of Modern Mass Tourism, Urban & Rural Tourism and their impact on community. Tourism scenario in India– Potentials destination, Problems and prospects. India’s resource potential for tourism recognition by Government, Ways to stimulate tourism in India. (Steps taken by the government & private sector to boost tourism in India.) The existing pattern and Future trends: World’s major countries in terms of Total expenditure abroad, (domestic and international) Countries having maximum International tourism expenditure, (International Tourism)  Space tourism- A new concept, Precedents. Private space tourism, list of flown space tourists, Future space tourists, Commercial space flights, Legality, Virgin Galactic –leading space tourism group, Commercial space station and Space hotels. 

Essential Readings: 

• A.K.Bhatia , International Tourism Management
• A.K.Bhatia, Tourism Development: Principles and Practices
• Shashi Prabha Sharma,Tourism Education

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Biswanath Ghosh Mill and Morison Mc Intosh , Tourism & Travel Management                         
  • Douglas Pearce,Tourism Today                                                                    
  • Gupta and Lal, Cultural Tourism in India                                                        
  • Jagmohan Negi, Tourism Development and Resource conservation
  • K.K.Sharma, Tourism and Culture                                                     
  • M P Bezbaruah, Tourism in the new millennium                                             
  • Manoj Dixit and Charusheela Dixit, Tourism Products                                                              
  • Nafees Khan, Development of Tourism in India
  • P M Seth, Successful tourism                                                            
  • Praveen Sethi, Nature and Scope of Tourism
  • Praveen Sethi, Strategies for the future of Travel and Tourism            
  • Ram Acharya ,Tourism in India : A case study                                               
  • Ratandeep Singh, Handbook of Environmental guidelines for Indian Tourism.   
  • Reports and PPTs of WTO
  • Shashi Prabha,Sharma, Tourism Education                                                                
  • Swarnakamal Bhowmik , Heritage Management                                                         
  • V Dhulasi Birundha, Environmental challenges towards Tourism                                  
  • V.P.Sati Tourism Development in India                                              
  • WTO Barometer

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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