INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM
Class IX / Subject Code - 406
In an increasingly globalised world with the changing paradigm of urbanized living the
demand for Tourism has increased manifold the world over. India has emerged as an
attractive tourism destination for all types of tourists around the year resulting in Travel &
Tourism taking its place among the key industries in the economy. It employs large number of
work forces and its contribution to the national income is very substantial.
Course Objective
The course is a planned sequence of instructions that familiarizes students with the fundamental
concepts of the tourism industry and aims at giving a comprehensive introduction of the tourism
industry to encourage further study and stimulate interest in the subject area, employability and
vocational competencies. The course aims at providing insight to the students regarding various
aspects and sectors associated with the tourism industry.
Course Features
The tourism industry is a people-based industry and is commonly referred to as Service Industry.
In tourism, industry service is far more important than the product.
Travel and tourism is the largest earner of foreign exchange around the world and employs a large number of people directly or indirectly through the corresponding service industries
Hoteliers, Transporters, Travel Agents, Tour Guide, and many more jointly play a very key role in making the final product and delivering it to the customers.
Instructor
This course will deepen the students understanding of tourism as an activity, how tourism
the industry is organized and developed, and how tourism influences society locally, nationally and
globally.
- E-learning & Onsite classes
- A 'Workshop' class
- Industrial Visit
- Certificate of Completion
Course Content
Unit Overview & Description
Introduction
Defining Tourism
Tourist Typology
Purpose of Tourism
Components of Tourism
Forms of Tourism
Introduction
Defining Tourism
Tourist Typology
Purpose of Tourism
Components of Tourism
Forms of Tourism
Unit Overview & Description
Introduction
Evolution of the Business of Tourism
Tourism Intermediaries and Linkages
Tourism in Modern India
Introduction
Evolution of the Business of Tourism
Tourism Intermediaries and Linkages
Tourism in Modern India
Unit Overview
Introduction
Tourism Resources
Types of Tourism Resource
Tourism Product
Characteristics of Tourism Product
Tourism Resource to Tourism Product
Classification of Tourism Product
Protection of Tourism Products
Introduction
Tourism Resources
Types of Tourism Resource
Tourism Product
Characteristics of Tourism Product
Tourism Resource to Tourism Product
Classification of Tourism Product
Protection of Tourism Products