Class note

Travel and Tourism

2021-22
Grade: VI,VII
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Topic-1 A World of Discovery Awaits in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

1. What is tourism?
A. Tourism is the activities of people traveling to and staying in places
outside their usual environment for leisure, business or other purposes for
not more than one consecutive year.
2. How will you define tourist?
A. Tourists are people travelling to and staying in places outside their usual
environment for more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and
other purposes.
3. Classify the forms of tourism.

4. What are the 8 sectors of tourism industry?

A. 8 Sectors of Hospitality and Tourism are-
 Accommodation.
 Adventure and Recreation.
 Attractions.
 Events and Conferences.
 Travel Trade.
 Tourism Services.
 Food and Beverage.
5. What is the rank of India in tourism?
A. India ranks 34th in Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index.
6. Which state has highest tourism in India?
A. Till 2019, the state with the highest domestic tourists was Uttar Pradesh,
with over 535 million tourist visits.
7. Make a table to represent the increment in earning from 2010 to
2019 by Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs).

8. How many tourists visit India every year?

A. Almost 11 million foreign tourist arrivals were reported across India till
2019. India offers a diverse portfolio for travel and tourism.
9. Explain the strength of India for tourism.

10. Explain the weaknesses of India for tourism.

11. What are the types of tourism? Write with explanation.
A. Tourism can be classified into six distinct categories according to the
purpose of travel. These are following as:
1) Recreational: Recreational or leisure tourism takes a person away
from the humdrum of everyday life. In this case, people spend their
leisure time at the hills, sea beaches, etc.
2) Cultural: Cultural tourism satisfies cultural and intellectual curiosity
and involves visits to ancient monuments, places of historical or
religious importance, etc.
3) Sports/Adventure: Trips have taken by people with a view to playing
golf, skiing and hiking, fall within this category.
4) Health: Under this category, people travel for medical, treatment or
visit places where there are curative possibilities, for example, hot
springs, spa yoga, etc.
5) Convention Tourism: It is becoming an increasingly important
component of travel. People travel within a country or overseas to attend
conventions relating to their business, profession or interest.
6) Incentive Tourism: Holiday trips are offered as incentives by major
companies to dealers and salesmen who achieve high targets in sales.
This is a new and expanding phenomenon in tourism.
12. What is hospitality? Give some examples.
A. It means the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests,
visitors, or strangers. Examples are :
 Make sure your guests are comfortable
 Invite people in your home often
 Give gifts to show how you care
 Extend your help
 Let them know you enjoy their company
 Provide a personalized service
 Pay attention to the little details
 Identify and reward loyal customers
13. What is hospitality in tourism?
A. Hospitality is an industry that includes restaurants, hotels, casinos,
amusement parks, events, cruises, entertainment, and other tourism-
related services. As such, this industry isn't just important to businesses,
but also to customers, employees, and economies.
14. What career you can choose in travel and tourism sector?
A. The Major Career Options in the Travel and Tourism Sector are:
 Holiday/Travel Agent.
 Tourism Manager.
 Travel Officer or Travel Agency Co-coordinator.
  Travel Counselor or Travel Consultant.
 Airlines Staff.
 Tourist Guide.
 Transport Officer.
 Travel blogger
 Travel Photographer
15. What careers allow you to travel the world?
A. Jobs Where You Can Travel
 Flight Attendant.
 Pilot
 Cruise Ship Worker. ...
 Travel Agent. ...
 Customer Service Agent. ...
 International Aid Worker. ...
 Foreign Service Officer. ...
 Consultant. ...
 English Teacher.
 Polyglot
16. What are the skills the candidates should have to build a successful
career in travel and tourism industry ?
A. Some of the skills that candidates should have to build a successful career
in travel and tourism industry are:
Confidence Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills Pleasant and well-groomed personality

Diligence Flexibility
Commitment Enthusiasm
Good administration and management skills Patience

Good research and planning skills Problem-solving skills

Organization skills Time management skills
Strong networking skills Teamwork
Hardworking Leadership skills

17. Course curriculum for Travel & Tourism

Curriculum of a travel and tourism programme depends on the course a
candidate is pursuing – degree, diploma, or certificate.
 Popular Travel and Tourism Courses
Certificate course in Travel & Tourism
Airfares & Ticketing
Bachelor of Tourism Administration
BBA (Tourism and Travel Management)
Executive MBA in Tourism, Hospitality and
Aviation Programme
MBA Tourism and Travel
MBA International Business (Tourism)
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Tourism
Cruise Line Operations and
Management
Computer Reservation System
BA (H) Hotel Management, Travel
and Tourism
BCom Tourism and Travel
Management
Master of Tourism Administration
MBA Tourism and Leisure
MBA Tourism and Cargo
Management
MA in Travel and Tourism
PhD in Travel and Tourism

*To get an overview of the subjects taught in some of the popular travel
and tourism courses (mentioned in the above table),
click on- Tourism: Courses one can study.
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