M-333

MANAGEMENT OF TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR MANAGEMENT

Course/Paper : 333                                                            Max.Marks : 70

 

MBA  Optional(H)                                                             Time : 3 Hrs.

 

Objective:This course will familiarize students with key agencies linking potential tourists spread all over the world with tourism related activities. The students will learn processes as to how travel agencies and tour operators facilitate management of tourism related activities.

 

Section A
 

Meaning and functions of travel agencies and tour operation , growth and present status of travel agency, How to work as sub agent, working as a G.S.A. and P.S.A. Organization structure of travel agency and their profit and loss potential

 

Tour and tour Operator: Various types of whole sellers and operators, planning, costing, budgeting & marketing; Documentation formalities: passport, health, visa, foreign exchange allowances for business and holiday; International Travel passes- VUSA, GURAIL, GREYHOUND, DISCOVER INDIA etc; International Sale Indicators; International Time Calculator; Baggage Allowance, Airline codes; International Credit Cards; Travel Insurance-Mediclaim.
 

Incentives availability to entrepreneurs in travel business, modalities and systems of recognition clearances and approvals for travel agencies and operators.

 

The Changing nature of travel business:Introduction of high technology, managerial skill requirements and growing professionalisation.

 

Section B
 

Case and Problems