Basics of Tourism and Hospitality Industry

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Swayam
Pricing

Free Online Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Paid Certificate Available
Effort

12 weeks
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Beginner

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ABOUT THE COURSE:For understanding the basic knowledge of tourism and hospitality industry this will be an introductory module providing the foundation of tourism studies for the new entrants in Diploma, PG Diploma, Graduation and Post-Graduation Courses.It will give an overview of concept of tourism and the basics of tourism industry.It will help to develop the fundamental knowledge of tourism and hospitality management.It will be helpful for gaining the knowledge about various mode of Transportation and their importance in the industry.It will be helpful for gaining the knowledge about various types of tourism product.It will be helpful for gaining the knowledge about various types of travel documents etc.INTENDED AUDIENCE: This course is for the Diploma, Bachler and master degree students of Tourism and Hospitality Management and anyone who working in tourism and hospitality industry.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Benefited for Industry Personal also.

Syllabus

Module 1 :Introduction to Tourism:

What is Tourism? Significance of Tourism,
History of Travel and Tourism Industry,
Important Foreign Travellers Who Visited India
History of Hospitality Industry
Early History of Hospitality, Medieval Period History of Hospitality and Modern Period History of Hospitality.

Module 2 :Meaning & Definition of Tourism, Tourist, Traveler, Visitor, Excursionist and Drifter:

Meaning & Definition of Tourism,
Meaning and Definition of a Traveler
Meaning and Definition of a Tourist
Meaning and Definition of Visitor
Meaning and Definition of Excursionist
Meaning and Definition of drifter

Module 3 :Nature, Characteristics and Components of Tourism:

Elements of Tourism,
Nature of Tourism,
Characteristics of Tourism
Components of Tourism Industry –
5 As of tourism

Module 4 :Types and Forms of Tourism:

Types of Tourism on the Basis of Movement of Tourists: Domestic Tourism and International Tourism (Inbound Tourism and Outbound Tourism)
Forms of Tourism Based on Purpose: Leisure Tourism, Sports Tourism, Wellness tourism, Health Tourism, Medical tourism, Incentive Tourism, Adventure Tourism / Hill or Mountain Tourism, Wildlife Tourism, Cultural / Heritage Tourism, Metropolitan/city tourism, Dark Tourism, Religious/Pilgrimage Tourism, Sex Tourism, Virtual Tourism, River Tourism, Political Tourism, Industrial Tourism, Atomic/Nuclear Tourism, Spiritual Tourism, Bathing Tourism.

Module 5 :Emerging Trends in Tourism:

Meaning of Emerging Trends in Tourism,
Solo Tourism / Lone Trips, Blogging Tourism, Wedding Tourism, Countryside Tourism, Agriculture Tourism / Farm Tourism / Agritourism, Cinema Tourism,
Rural Tourism, Safe and Hygienic Tourism, Virtual Reality Tourism, Golf Tourism, Healthy and Organic Food Tourism, Disaster Tourism, Spece Tourism,

Module 6 :Tourism Product of India

Meaning, Concept and Definition of Tourism Product,
Nature and Characteristic
types of Tourism Product.
Tourism Product Life Cycle
Factors influencing tourism demand and supply

Module 7 :

Travel Trade Business:Travel agency Meaning Types and Function & Tour operation Meaning Types and Function.

Tourist Transportation industry:Modes of transportation: Surface (rail and road) Air and water transportation.

Module 8 :Tourist Accommodation industry:

Evolution and Growth of Hospitality Sector:
History of Hospitality Industry: Inns, Taverns, Sarais, Viharas, concept of hotels.
Types of accommodation: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Hostels, and Alternative lodging

Module 9 :Classification of Hotels:

Classification on the basis of size,
clientele, locations,
length of guest stay,
levels of services, ownership etc.
Supplementary Accommodation, Heritage Hotels
Various Meal Plans,
Type of rooms.

Module 10 :Impacts of Tourism:

Economic impacts of tourism,
Cultural impacts of tourism
Social impacts of tourism
Environmental impacts of tourism
Political Impact of Tourism
Tourism Impact on Health
Environmental sustainability and challenges

Module 11 :Study of Tourism Organisations: Origin, location, institutional set up and functions of WTO, IATA, PATA, ASTA, UFTAA, IATO, TAAI and ICAO; Schengen agreement.
Module 12 :Travel Documents and Ancillary Services:

Types of Travel Documents: Passport, Visa, Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or Electronic Visa (e-Visa), Travel Authorization, Immigration Card, Refugee Travel Document, Seaman’s Book, Laissez-Passer, Border Crossing Card, Emergency Travel Document (ETD), Health Passport, Travel Insurance, Exit and Entry Stamps, International Driving Permit (IDP), Special Permits,
Meaning and Types of Passports: Regular Passports, Diplomatic Passport, Official Passport, Service Passport, Emergency Passport, Child Passport, Biometric Passport, Multiple Entry Passport, Temporary Passport, Collective Passport.
Meaning, Types and Purpose of Visas: Business Visa, Student Visa, Work Visa, Transit Visa, Diplomatic and Official Visa, Medical Visa, Medical Attendant Visa, Journalist or Media Visa, Family Reunification Visa, Retirement Visa, Humanitarian or Refugee Visa, Investor or Business Entrepreneur Visa, Cultural Exchange or Artist Visa, Visa-on-Arrival, Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or E-Visa, Visa Application Process, Significance of Visa.