Tourism and Hospitality Management

BBA, Semester - VI

According to the Syllabus of

‘Rani Channamma University, Belagavi’

(Subject Code 604)

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

PART A

Module I                                                                                                         (12 Hours)

Introduction Tourism – Definitions and Concepts – Components of tourism, Geographic components of tourism – Types of Tourists, Visitor, Traveler, and Excursionist – Differentiation Tourism, recreation and leisure, their inter–relationships – Tourism organization/Institutions – Role and functions of International agencies in Hospitality industry.

Module II                                                                                                        (12 Hours)

Tour Planning Tour Packaging & Costing – Importance of Tour Packaging – Classifications of Tour Packages – Components of Package Tours - Concept of costing – Types of costs – Components of tour cost – Preparation of cost sheet – Tour pricing - Calculation of tour price - Pricing strategies

Module III                                                                                                      (12 Hours)

Tourism Management Tourism infrastructure – Tourism organizations-Travel motivators – Leisure or holiday Tourism Visiting friends and Relatives (VFR) – Cultural Tourism-Adventure Tourism-Sports Tourism, Religious Tourism-Business Tourism-Medical Tourism-Alternative Forms of tourism-Tourism Products and types.

PART B

Module IV                                                                                                      (12 Hours)

The Hospitality Industry – Origin and Growth – Tourism Industry – Importance of Tourism. Factors Affecting Hospitality and Tourism Industry – Definition of Tourism – Features –Types of Tourists – Tourism Activities – Components of Tourism Infrastructure. Employment Opportunities in Hospitality.

Hotel Industry: Classifications of Hotels – Major Departments of a Hotel – Star Ratings of Hotels – Global Standards for Hotels

Module V                                                                                                        (12 Hours)

Travel & Transport: History growth and present status of travel agency – Travel formalities – Linkages and arrangements with hotels, airlines and transport agencies – Transport system – Different types of transport – Impact of Science and Technology.

Hospitality and its Related Sectors: Theme Parks – Conventions – Cruising – Special events – recreation and leisure – Tourism and Hospitality in 21st century