Book Description

Tourism Management Philosophies, Principles and Practices was contributed in the year 2016 to cater the needs of tourism students and industrial professionals. However, from the couple of years, important academic advances are going on and teaching professional are trying to capture them. On the other side, tourism industry environment is also rapidly changing due to G.D.S. Global Position system changed the face of tourism industry at worldwide, India is no exception in this context keeping in mind these challenges and the requirements of tourism industry. ‘Tourism Management Philosophies, Principles and Practices is meant for the students of Tourism and travel agency management, Marketing for Tourism, Travel Agency Services, Tour Operation, Tour Interpretation, Transportation, Accommodation, Hospitality services, Impacts of Tourism, Tourism Policy and Planning, Human Resources Management, MICE Tourism, Tourism Trends, classes in universities, colleges and tourism and hotel management institutions. We believe that you have enrolled yourself in a subject that has the potential to be one of the most interesting stimulating in your educational career. Travel trade is a complex world of changing features, products, services and entertainment that makes our life more comfortable and enjoyable. The travel and tourism entrepreneurs similarly maybe interested in understanding how tourism markets and tourism professionals are the driving forces in the development and expansion of tourism industry. All the new or old tour planners, tour executives or managers need to understand different aspects of travel agency business to match the present as well as future requirements. The author has tried to make harmonious blend of theory and practice, which hopefully will make the book more useful to the students, teachers and practicing tourism professionals. The author would appreciate constructive comments and suggestions from the students, teachers, practicing tour planners and executives in the improvements of this book.