Basic Concepts of Tourism

Paper Code: 
DBBA 501E
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To introduce the concept of Tourism, its various classifications and its components.

             

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Learning and teaching strategies

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Course Code

Course Title

DBBA 501E

 

Basic Concepts of Tourism

CO 199To know about tourism terminology and different types of tourist

    CO 200 To know about  various types of tourism, components and tourism benefits.

CO 201 To know about various phases of tourism and it growth aspects

CO 202To know about various tourism motivators & dimension.

Approach in teaching:

 

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

 

 

Quiz, Poster Presentations,

Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects,

Open Book Test, Semester End Examination

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Tourism

Introduction to Tourism –Meaning and Definition of Tourism, Basis of Tourism, Dimensions of Tourism phenomenon. Understanding Tourism terminology. Concept of a Tourist , Visitor and an Excursionist- WTO’s Classification of Travelers, limits to travel.

12.00
Unit II: 
Nature of Tourism

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.
Types of Tourism – On the basis of movement patterns, seasonal character, purpose of tourism and Forms of Tourism.

12.00
Unit III: 
Components 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 of tourism

12.00
Unit IV: 
History 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, Pushing and Pulling forces of Tourism industry. Concept of Paid Holidays, Development of Modern transport system

12.00
Unit V: 
Tourism

Tourism : The Psychological dimension. Tourism and human behavior, psychology of early travelers. Motivation –Definition, Motivators of modern day tourism as given by McIntosh

Essential Readings: 

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

References: 

Cultural Tourism in India Gupta and Lal
Development of Tourism in India Nafees Khan
Heritage Management Swarnakamal Bhowmik
Nature and Scope of Tourism Praveen Sethi
Strategies for the future of Travel and Tourism Praveen Sethi
Tourism and Culture K.K.Sharma
Tourism Development in India V.P.Sati
Tourism in India : A case study Ram Acharya
Tourism & Travel Management Biswanath Ghosh
Mill and Morison
Mc Intosh
Successful tourism P M Seth

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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