Annamalai University,B.Sc.(HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM): TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT, question paper december

Annamalai University question paper december 2014
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION December 2014
(HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM)
(FIRST YEAR)
(PART-III)
160: TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Time: Three hours Maximum: 75 marks
 Answer any FIVE questions (5 × 15 = 75)
1. a. Explain the various sectors that fall under the category of tourism industry. (10)
b. Explain the role of hotel industry in promoting tourism in India. (10)
2. a. Throw light on the historical background of the origin and growth of travel
agency.
(10)
b. Bringout the functions of WTO. (10)
3. a. Give a note on the different seasons that the earth enjoys. (10)
b. Write an essay on the geographical features of India. (10)
4. a. Write a note on the domestic and international airlines operating in India. (10)
b. What is domestic tourism? List out and explain any 5 important tourists
sites in India.
(10)
5. a. Write an essay on the role of supplementary accommodation in facilitating
a comfortable stay for the tourists.
(10)
b. Explain the role of TCI in organising tours. (10)
6. a. Highlight the various problems faced by a travel agent in organising a tour. (10)
b. Explain the skills that are required to be a successful tour guide. (10)
7. a. “India is a land of Pilgrim centres”. Discuss. (10)
b. Write an essay on the festivals of India and say how it attracts the tourists. (10)
8. a. Write a note on the factors that encourages a person to travel. (10)
b. Explain the various safety and security systems that are followed in 5 star
hotels.
(10)
9. a. “Tourism in India requires sufficient advertisement in the social media”
Justify.
(10)
b. “Employment opportunities are plenty in tourism sectors” Discuss. (10)
10. a. Explain the strategies you would adopt to showcase “kodaikonal” as an
international tourist destination.
(10)
b. “Websites are the best platform to market a tourist destination” Discuss. (10)
-------------------- 

Share This