The Tourism Marketing Course provides students with a detailed understanding of the general principles of marketing with an emphasis on the tourism industry. It discusses the role of marketing with respect to the profit and non-profit organizations working in the field of tourism, one of the fastest-growing and revenue-generating industries in the current scenario.
The Tourism Marketing Course offered by Swayam is an 8 credit course that deals with marketing concepts, approaches, tools and applications in the tourism industry. The course is coordinated by Dr. Tangjakhombi Akoijam of Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course is guided by the School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management.
The Tourism Marketing Online course helps students understand the role of various organizations, local bodies and NGOs working closely with the tourism industry. The massive open online course is taken through expert video lectures and informative e-content.
The Highlights
16 weeks
8 credits
8 blocks and 32 units
E-tutorials and e-content
Video lectures by experts
Discussion forum
Online quizzes
Term-end examination
Undergraduate level
Knowledge about tourism marketing
Programme Offerings
16 weeks
8 Credits
video lectures
E-Tutorial
E-content
discussion forum
quizzes
Term-end Examination
Courses and Certificate Fees
Certificate Availability
no
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must pass class 10 and class 12 to be eligible to apply for this course.
What you will learn
Knowledge of tourismHospitality skillsManagerial skillMarketing skills
After completing the course in Tourism Marketing, you will learn about the following topics:
Understanding of tourism marketing
Various features of market analysis
Market forecasting and new technologies
The developmental role of marketing
Social and socially responsible marketing
Components of the marketing mix
Specific areas of tourism marketing
Aspects of destination marketing
Features of accommodation marketing
Transporting and travel services marketing
Admission Details
Follow the given steps to enroll in the Tourism Marketing Online Courses:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou22_ge04/preview
Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option at the top right side corner of the page.
Step 3: When the new window opens, type your username, password and email id to create a new account.
Step 4: You will receive a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
The Syllabus
Introduction to Tourism Marketing-Approaches, Relevance and Role
Market Segmentation
Tourism Markets: International and Domestic
Marketing Research
Competitive Analysis and Strategies
Forecasting for Tourism and its Products
Role of Technology in Tourism Marketing
Role of Public Organisations
Role of Local Bodies
Role of NGOs
Socially Responsible
Social Marketing
Product Designing
Pricing Strategies
Promotion Strategies
Distribution Strategies
The Fifth P: People, Process and Physical Evidence