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Tourism Management Essentials

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Basic understanding of travel and tourism concepts.

  • Level 1 - Beginner
  • Course Code: 26GPA145

Tourism Management Essentials

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Tourism Management Essentials introduces learners to the fundamentals of tourism by exploring the evolution of travel, historical milestones, modern tourism systems, and emerging trends. The course provides insights into travel passion, global and Indian tourism development, transport networks, cruise tourism, luxury travel, and the role of influencers in shaping contemporary tourism experiences.

  • To understand the evolution and history of tourism from ancient to modern times.
  • To familiarize learners with major tourism components and destinations in India and the world.
  • To analyze transport networks, cruise tourism, and luxury tourism products.
  • To develop awareness of modern tourism trends including digital media and travel influencers.

  • CO1 - Explain the evolution, history, and key milestones of tourism.
  • CO2 - Identify major tourism regions, states, and products of India.
  • CO3 - Analyze modern tourism trends including cruise tourism and travel influencers.

Day Topic Sub-Topic No. Sub-Topic Title Detailed Contents
Day 1 Introduction to Tourism 1.1 Travel Passion Meaning of travel passion, motivation to travel
1.2 Travel Infographic Concept, importance, visual storytelling in tourism
Day 2 Evolution and History of Tourism 2.1 Travel Evolution Evolution of travel from ancient to modern era
2.2 History of Tourism Development of tourism as an organized activity
2.3 Silk Route Trade routes and their role in cultural exchange
2.4 Grand Tour Concept, significance, and impact on tourism
Day 3 Modern Tourism Development 3.1 Modern Era of Tourism Industrial revolution, mass tourism, technology
3.2 Highway Network of India Role of road transport in tourism development
3.3 Cruise Tourism Concept, types, global and Indian perspective
Day 4 Tourism in India 4.1 Tourism Divide of India Functions and differences
4.2 Major Tourism States of India Types and security role
4.3 Luxury Trains of India Palace on Wheels, Maharajas’ Express, Deccan Odyssey
Day 5 Global Tourism Perspective 5.1 Explore the World Major global destinations and travel trends
5.2 Wonders of the World Ancient and New Seven Wonders
5.3 Travel Influencer Role of social media and influencers in tourism
Day 6 Case Study / Hands-on Practice /Simulations
Travel Influencers Promoting Goa Tourism
Influencers Promoting Backwater Tourism in Kerala
Adventure Tourism Promotion in Ladakh

  • Book 1: Cooper, C. et al., Tourism: Principles and Practice.
  • Book 2: Bhatia, A.K., Tourism Development: Principles and Practices.

Know your Mentor Contact Number Email Id Teaching Experience (in Yrs.)
Dr. Trilochan Kumar 8700089833 Trilochan.e15928@cumail.in 2.5 Years

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