Tourism Management is a comprehensive guide that explores the dynamic field of tourism and provides valuable insights into managing and operating tourism businesses effectively. This book is designed to equip both students and professionals in the tourism industry with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their careers. In today's fast-paced world, tourism has emerged as one of the largest and most rapidly growing industries. With an increasing number of people traveling for leisure, business, and other purposes, the demand for well-managed tourism experiences has never been higher. Tourism today is much more than just developing products. It is more about quality, insightful thinking and ability to have global information about technology, partners, contacts and responding quickly to global and regional trends. The fundamental task before tourism promotion is to facilitate integration of the various components in the tourism trade as active participants in the nation's social and cultural life. There is a long road ahead.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. History and Evolution of Tourism
Chapter 3. Tourism Products: Characteristics and Forms
Chapter 4. Types and Forms of Tourism
Chapter 5. Adventure Tourism in India
Chapter 6. Medical Tourism
Chapter 7. Event Management in Tourism
Chapter 8. Tourism and Economy
Chapter 9. Future Trends in Tourism
Dr. Jay Prakash Kant is Renowned Author, researcher & Facilitator in the field of Hospitality Management, Dr. Kant is currently working as a Head of Department with Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology a NCHMCT recognized approved Institution which is under Ministry of Tourism. Government of India and Chandigarh Administration, Graduating from IHM Meerut in 2001, Dr. Kant took on his professional journey with IHG and also has been associated with renowned brands like Hyatt Regency, ITC, Radisson, The Hans and many more. In 2006, Dr. Kant with his experience and expertise started educating young and upcoming professionals in the Hospitality and Service Education with IHM Dehradun, with a number of published and presented researches in many National and International Journals & Conferences, on looking in to his contribution to Hospitality Academics and Industry Dr. Kant has recognized with many National and International Awards like Rashtriya Shiksha Ratan, Atal Samarasta Award, Rahtriya Yuva Ratan, National Best Teacher Award, Hospitality Icon Award and National Best Faculty Awards, Bharat Vidya Jyoti Ratan and many more, He is still continues to carry his noble work with CIHMCT, Chandigarh. He has also authored the Text Books on titles: Food & Beverage Management and Cost Controls, Hospitality Financial Management, Hospitality Strategic Management, Hospitality Front Office & Revenue Management, Hotel Accounts, Finance and F & B Management, Restaurant & Catering Basics, Hospitality Law, Hotel Housekeeping Operations & Management.
Dr. Amit Kumar presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management at Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh. Dr. Amit has been associated with CT University, Ludhiana and Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. He has over 15 years of academic and 2 years of industry experience. Honours Graduate in Economics also holds a Bachelor's degree in Law. He did his Master's degree in Tourism Management and Doctorate in Tourism and Hotel Management from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Later on, he did MBA in International Hospitality Management from IMI Switzerland. He is a well-structured academic professional and researcher demonstrating proven success in fostering student learning outcomes through creative and innovative curriculum delivery methods. He Adepts at driving thought-provoking class debates to promote student engagement and learning. He has also participated in and presented research papers in various International and National Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops. He has guided 02 M.Phil scholars and 09 Ph.D scholars. He has published One Text Book, Four Edited Books and Three Patents along with 90 research publications in International and nationally reputed journals and books. He is also a member of the Editorial Board and Reviewer Board for various prestigious International Journals such as Tourism Management Perspectives by Elsevier. He has been awarded as Best Young Researcher by GISR Foundation (2018), Best Assistant Professor (Tourism Management) by Subharti University Meerut (2022) and Best Assistant Professor (Tourism and Hotel Management) in Mahendragarh region by Aahar Ways, New Delhi (2023) and Best Exception Contributor to Hospitality and Tourism Studies by Subharti University Meerut (2023).