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MTTM 12: TOURISM PRODUCTS: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

(Tutor Marked Assignment)

Course Code: MTTM 12

Programme: MTTM

Total Marks: 100 

Assignment Code: MTTM12/TMA/2023

Note: This TMA consists of ten questions, out of which you have to attempt any five. The question carries 20 marks each and should be answered in about 500 words. Send your TMA to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.

1. ‘Food tourism is a Cultural Tourism Product of India whose full potential is yet to be explored’. Examine the statement with the help of suitable examples. 

2. Explain the process of a new product development. Substantiate your answer with suitable examples from the Tourism Industry.

3. Define and classify Destinations. Explain the principles of Destination Development with examples. 

4. Discuss the scope of ecology and wildlife tourism in India. Also explain the need of sensitising

tourists visiting the area.

5. Write short notes on any two of the following:

i. Religious Tourism

ii. Medical Tourism

iii. Beach and Island Tourism

6. Define Special Interest Tourism (SIT). Explain the various factors that need to be considered while developing SIT Tourism Product.

7. Define Ethnic Tourism. Explain how Ethnic tourism can be developed as a Tourism Product. Support your answer with suitable examples. 

8. Define Resorts. Discuss the growth trend of Indian Resort market outlining the challenges faced and handled by the Resort sector in India in recent times. 

9. What are the various types of events? How can we use Events for the promotion of Tourism in India? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples. 

10. Write short notes on any two of the following: 

i. Carrying Capacity of a Tourist Destination

ii. Cruise Tourism in India

iii. Sustainable Tourism Practices 

MTTM12, MTTM 12 ENGLISH MEDIUM