Dibrugarh University Question Paper - Fundamentals of Tourism – Arts (Nov'2017)

2017

(November)

TOURISM AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

(General)

Course: 501

(Fundamentals of Tourism)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 32/24

Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. (a) Answer the following questions in one word or in one sentence:                                   1x8=8

1)         Where is the Headquarters of the World Tourism Organization located?

2)         Where was the United Nations Conference on International Travel and tourism held in 1963?

3)         What is the full form of IATA?

4)         In which year was the Indian Tourism Development Corporation formed?

5)         What is Punyadham Yatra?

6)         What was the main theme of the World Tourism Day of 27th September, 2017?

7)         Which country first used the term ‘eco-tourism’ in tourism industry?

(b) Write short notes on the following:                                            4x4=16

1)         Medical tourism.

2)         Custom tour.

3)         Impact of lifestyle factor in tourism demand.

4)         Sustainable tourism.

2. What do you mean by the term tourism product? What are the ways through which tourism product can be marketed?                               4+10=14

Or

Discuss the importance of planning in tourism industry. Describe the problems that may arise out of unplanned or badly planned tourism.                             7+7=14

3. What do you mean by ‘Tour Operator’? Prepare a note on different kinds of tour operators.  4+10=14

Or

Give an account of the countries that are targeted by India as major tourist markets.                  14

4. Define tourism demand and prepare a note on different types of tourism demand.                    6+8=14

Or

Assess the various indicators of tourism demand.                                         14

5. What is carrying capacity? “Tourism destroys tourism.” Justify this statement.  4+10=14

Or

Discuss the positive and negative impacts of tourism on environment.                                               14

 

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