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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The studies of tourism contain concepts from various fields such as economics, sociology, history, geography, management, marketing, anthropology, etc. With the help of the Tourism Development Products Operations and Case Studies course, the candidates can hope to cover concepts from these various disciplines, which come under tourism studies.

During the course, the candidates will understand the role of tourists and hosts in the industry of tourism, eventually venturing into a discussion about the presence of guides and escorts in the tourism industry. The candidates can achieve these goals of the course with the help of two different case studies, products & operations and promotional skills.

With the help of this course, the candidates get a clear idea of what constitutes the tourism industry and its practices. By integrating the themes from other disciplines, it becomes simpler for the candidates to understand the inner workings of the industry with the help of applications of the concepts learned from these various fields.

The candidates also get some exposure to the industry during the course with the help of some experienced professionals who have, in some capacity or the other, worked in the tourism industry, whether it be directly or indirectly.

The Highlights

Government certification
Interactive course
Accessible to any learners
Specially prepared reading material available for download/printing
Classes by instructors who are veterans in the industry
100% online programme
Certification from Swayam
Government certified programme

Programme Offerings

video lectures
Specially prepared reading material
Self-assessment tests and Quizzes
Online discussion forum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IGNOU

What you will learn

Knowledge of tourism

After successful completion of the Tourism Development Products Operations and Case Studies course, the candidates will be able to gain knowledge about:

The candidate will be able to understand the different aspects covered under tourism
They will be able to learn about the different national museums, adventure, sports, wildlife sanctuaries, monuments, etc in our country.
They will learn about the different festivals celebrated in our country as well as pilgrim destinations in India

Who it is for

Tourism Manager

The Tourism Development Products Operations and Case Studies course is highly recommended for:

Students who wish to pursue a career in tourism
An individual interested in learning about the tourism industry
Students who are looking for a stepping stone to other industries such as marketing, business management, human resources, etc.
People already in the tourism industry looking to build their resume

Admission Details

In order to enrol in the Tourism Development Products Operations and Case Studies course, the candidate should follow the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the homepage of the course. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/

Step 2: Click on the button “Join”

Step 3: You will now land on the login page. You can log in with your credentials or log in using your Microsoft Account, Google, or Facebook. If you don’t have an account, select the option “Sign Up Now” and follow the steps as required.

Step 4: Confirm your email on the next page and then continue

Step 5: Enter all the details the website asks for in order to create your profile.

Step 6: You are now registered and now you have been led to the homepage where you can track announcements and details.

The Syllabus

Block 1: Understanding Tourists and Hosts
- Unit 1: Profiling Foreign Tourists
- Unit 2: Domestic Tourists: Profile

Block 1: Understanding Tourists and Hosts
- Unit 3: Guest- Host Relationship
- Unit 4: Sociology, Anthropology and Tourism

Block 2: Guides and Escorts
- Unit 5: Discovering a town: Guide and the city tour
- Unit 6: Describing a monument: The Taj Mahal

Block 2: Guides and Escorts
- Unit 7: The Mountain Guide: Sherpa
- Unit 8: Journey Through a Museum
- Unit 9: Visiting National Park: A Guide’s Perception

Block 3: Tourist Sites: Products and Operations-1
- Unit 10: Dance and music: The Khajuraho festival

Block 3: Tourist Sites: Products and Operations-1
- Unit 11: The Business City: Bombay
- Unit 12: Cuisines, Customs, Festivals and Fairs

Block 4: Tourist Sites: Products and Operations-2
- Unit 13: Adventure and Sports
- Unit 14: Beach and island resorts: Kovalam and Lakshadweep

Block 4: Tourist Sites: Products and Operations-2
- Unit 15: Hill Station of India
- Unit 16: Wildlife: Jim Corbett and Gir National Parks

Block 5: Tourism Sites: Products and Operations-3
- Unit 17: Pilgrimage
- Unit 18: Festivals

Block 5: Tourism Sites: Products and Operations-3
- Unit 19: Ethnic Tourism
- Unit 20: Crafts and Folk Art

Block 6: Promotional Skills Case Studies-1
- Unit 21: Festivals of India: A cultural construction abroad
- Unit 22: India fest
- Unit 23: Kalinga-Bali Yatra

Block 6: Promotional Skills Case Studies-1
- Unit 24: Palace on wheels
Block 7: Promotional Skills: Case Studies-2
- Unit 25: PATA: A study of travel Mart

Block 7: Promotional Skills: Case Studies-2
- Unit 26: Marketing overseas: Govt. of India

Block 7: Promotional Skills: Case Studies-2
- Unit 27: State Government Tourism Promotional Plans: A Case study of Maharashtra

Block 8: Learning From Others
- Unit 28: SITA
- Unit 29: Air- India

Block 8: Learning From Others
- Unit 30: Highway Services: Haryana Tourism
- Unit 31: The Heritage Hotels

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who are the people that will get benefits from this course?

Since this course is open to all, basically everyone. But it might be more beneficial to students looking to build a career in the field of tourism and tourism industry professionals who are looking to add credentials to their resume.

2: How is the course available?

The course becomes available to the candidate after they enrol in the course and create their profile.

3: What is the pattern of the final question paper?

The final question paper is in the same MCQ format as the weekly quizzes that get uploaded on the course page.

4: Are the instructors qualified?

The instructors are industry veterans who have great experience in the industry. They also have the necessary qualifications and more. For more information, visit the homepage of the course.