Practical in Geography of Tourism

Paper Code: 
DGEO 706
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objective of this paper is to aware the students in Geography of Tourism.

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Unit I: 
Unit I
  • Definition, nature and scope Relation between geography and tourism, Factors affecting tourism, Globalization and tourism, Tourism development in India.
  • Eco tourism, Geo tourism, Geo Park, Geo heritage and other types of futuristic tourism

 

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Unit II: 
Unit II

Case Study: Analysis of tourism impacts and report writing including – 

  • Infrastructure and support system for tourism 
  • Economic, social, physical and cultural impacts of tourism 
  • Evaluation of tourism potential

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Kaul, R. K. (1985): Dynamics of Tourism and Recreation, Inter India,
  • New Delhi.
  • Pearce, D. (1987): Tourism Today: A Geographical Analysis, Longman
  • Scientific and Technical, New York.
  • Smith, L. J. S. (2010): Practical Tourism Research, CABI, Wallinford.
  • Robinson, H. (1996): A Geography of Tourism, Macdonald and Evans, London Das, M. (1999):
  • Das, M. (1999) India: A Tourist Paradise, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024