INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM

Class X / 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.

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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.
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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 Personality
Determinants of Personality
Personality Development
Positive Work Attitude
Creating First Impression & Grooming
Basic Social Etiquettes – Work and Telephone
Positive Body Language

Unit Overview & Description
Introduction
What is Tourism?
General Impacts
Typology of Tourism Impacts
Sources of Tourism Information
Tourism Organisations

Unit Overview & Description
Introduction
Travel and Hospitality Terminology
Activities in a Travel Agency
Documentation for Travel

Unit Overview & Description
Introduction
Classification of Tourism Products
Natural Tourism Products of India
Man-Made Tourism Products of India
Symbiotic Tourism Products of India
Event-based Tourism Products of India
Site-Based Tourism Products of India
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India