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Planning & Policies for Tourism Industry (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
25DMTB504A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
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: 

            Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course code

Course title

25DMTB504A

Planning & Policies for Tourism Industry

(Theory)
  •  CO139:Appraise the process of Tourism planning, its various phases and its importance.
  • CO140: Appraise the infrastructure development in tourism and CBT
  • CO141: Evaluate planning aspects and national action plan for tourism.
  • CO142:Examine civil aviation policy and its regulatory framework.
  • CO143:Evaluate the National Tourism Policy and infrastructure development.
  • CO144: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

 

CA Test, 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                                    

Suggested Readings:

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

E-Resources:

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [3]

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