Basics of Tourism and Hospitality Industry

By Dr. Anil Kumar Singh | Banaras Hindu University

Learners enrolled: 193

ABOUT THE COURSE:

For understanding the basic knowledge of tourism and hospitality industry this will be an introductory module providing the foundation of tourism studies for the new entrants in Diploma, PG Diploma, Graduation and Post-Graduation Courses.

It will give an overview of concept of tourism and the basics of tourism industry.
It will help to develop the fundamental knowledge of tourism and hospitality management.
It will be helpful for gaining the knowledge about various mode of Transportation and their importance in the industry.
It will be helpful for gaining the knowledge about various types of tourism product.
It will be helpful for gaining the knowledge about various types of travel documents etc.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: This course is for the Diploma, Bachler and master degree students of Tourism and Hospitality Management and anyone who working in tourism and hospitality industry.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Benefited for Industry Personal also.

EXPERTS WHO HELPED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COURSE CONTENT: *Prof Manoj Dixit, Vice-Chancellor, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, *Prof Prashant Gautam, Punjab University, Chandigarh, *Smt. Ranjana Singh (especially regarding the preparation of hospitality content).

Teaching Assistant: Dr. Aishway Kushwaha

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date :	21 Jul 2025
End Date :	10 Oct 2025
Enrollment Ends :	28 Jul 2025
Exam Registration Ends :	15 Aug 2025
Exam Date :	24 Oct 2025 IST
NCrF Level	4.5 — 7.0

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Module 1 : Introduction to Tourism:

What is Tourism? Significance of Tourism,
History of Travel and Tourism Industry,
Important Foreign Travellers Who Visited India
History of Hospitality Industry
Early History of Hospitality, Medieval Period History of Hospitality and Modern Period History of Hospitality.

Module 2 : Meaning & Definition of Tourism, Tourist, Traveler, Visitor, Excursionist and Drifter:

Meaning & Definition of Tourism,
Meaning and Definition of a Traveler
Meaning and Definition of a Tourist
Meaning and Definition of Visitor
Meaning and Definition of Excursionist
Meaning and Definition of drifter

Module 3 : Nature, Characteristics and Components of Tourism:

Elements of Tourism,
Nature of Tourism,
Characteristics of Tourism
Components of Tourism Industry –
5 As of tourism

Module 4 : Types and Forms of Tourism:

Types of Tourism on the Basis of Movement of Tourists: Domestic Tourism and International Tourism (Inbound Tourism and Outbound Tourism)
Forms of Tourism Based on Purpose: Leisure Tourism, Sports Tourism, Wellness tourism, Health Tourism, Medical tourism, Incentive Tourism, Adventure Tourism / Hill or Mountain Tourism, Wildlife Tourism, Cultural / Heritage Tourism, Metropolitan/city tourism, Dark Tourism, Religious/Pilgrimage Tourism, Sex Tourism, Virtual Tourism, River Tourism, Political Tourism, Industrial Tourism, Atomic/Nuclear Tourism, Spiritual Tourism, Bathing Tourism.

Module 5 : Emerging Trends in Tourism:

Meaning of Emerging Trends in Tourism,
Solo Tourism / Lone Trips, Blogging Tourism, Wedding Tourism, Countryside Tourism, Agriculture Tourism / Farm Tourism / Agritourism, Cinema Tourism,
Rural Tourism, Safe and Hygienic Tourism, Virtual Reality Tourism, Golf Tourism, Healthy and Organic Food Tourism, Disaster Tourism, Spece Tourism,

Module 6 : Tourism Product of India

Meaning, Concept and Definition of Tourism Product,
Nature and Characteristic
types of Tourism Product.
Tourism Product Life Cycle
Factors influencing tourism demand and supply

Module 7 :

Travel Trade Business: Travel agency Meaning Types and Function & Tour operation Meaning Types and Function.

Tourist Transportation industry: Modes of transportation: Surface (rail and road) Air and water transportation.

Module 8 : Tourist Accommodation industry:

Evolution and Growth of Hospitality Sector:
History of Hospitality Industry: Inns, Taverns, Sarais, Viharas, concept of hotels.
Types of accommodation: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Hostels, and Alternative lodging

Module 9 : Classification of Hotels:

Classification on the basis of size,
clientele, locations,
length of guest stay,
levels of services, ownership etc.
Supplementary Accommodation, Heritage Hotels
Various Meal Plans,
Type of rooms.

Module 10 : Impacts of Tourism:

Economic impacts of tourism,
Cultural impacts of tourism
Social impacts of tourism
Environmental impacts of tourism
Political Impact of Tourism
Tourism Impact on Health
Environmental sustainability and challenges

Module 11 : Study of Tourism Organisations: Origin, location, institutional set up and functions of WTO, IATA, PATA, ASTA, UFTAA, IATO, TAAI and ICAO; Schengen agreement.

Module 12 : Travel Documents and Ancillary Services:

Types of Travel Documents: Passport, Visa, Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or Electronic Visa (e-Visa), Travel Authorization, Immigration Card, Refugee Travel Document, Seaman’s Book, Laissez-Passer, Border Crossing Card, Emergency Travel Document (ETD), Health Passport, Travel Insurance, Exit and Entry Stamps, International Driving Permit (IDP), Special Permits,
Meaning and Types of Passports: Regular Passports, Diplomatic Passport, Official Passport, Service Passport, Emergency Passport, Child Passport, Biometric Passport, Multiple Entry Passport, Temporary Passport, Collective Passport.
Meaning, Types and Purpose of Visas: Business Visa, Student Visa, Work Visa, Transit Visa, Diplomatic and Official Visa, Medical Visa, Medical Attendant Visa, Journalist or Media Visa, Family Reunification Visa, Retirement Visa, Humanitarian or Refugee Visa, Investor or Business Entrepreneur Visa, Cultural Exchange or Artist Visa, Visa-on-Arrival, Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or E-Visa, Visa Application Process, Significance of Visa.

Books and references

Basics of Tourism and Hospitality Management: principal and practices Written By Dr Anil Kumar Singh
Tourism and Hospitality Industry; Customer Query and Complaint Management Written By Dr. Anil Kumar Singh & Dr. Nishant Singh

Instructor bio

Dr. Anil Kumar Singh

Banaras Hindu University

Dr Anil Kumar Singh has done Bachelor in Tourism and Travel Management, Master in Tourism Management and Ph D in Tourism Management. Dr Singh is working as Assistant Professor, Tourism Management, Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University Since February 2008 and teaching in the field of Tourism and Hospitality Education since September 2002 in Institute of Tourism Studies, MG Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi and IGNOU study Centre Varanasi. Dr Singh is also Founder Member of Indian Tourism and Hospitality Congress and at Present Joint Secretary of ITHC National Executive Committee, Life Member of Numismatics society of India, Life Member of Malviya Mission and Life member of Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal. In the field of tourism and hospitality education Dr Singh spreading knowledge to tourism and hospitality students and He has written 1 text book, 1 edited book in addition to tourism discipline written 4 more edited books in contemporary multidisciplinary areas. He has written more than 50 of research paper published in reputed national and international journals and about 20 chapters in edited Books. Three Ph D degrees awarded and four students are doing research under supervision. In addition to the Academic work Dr Singh was program coordinator NSS, warden and administrative warden, Member of anti-raging committee, press, publication and media committee coordinator, coordinator transport committee etc and presently the member of BHU connect online news portal and administrative warden of Birla Hostel A.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.

The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).

Date and Time of Exams: 24 October 2025 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.

Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.

The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.

Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of INI and BHU.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

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