The Hospitality Concepts

‘Wellness ’ is generally used to mean a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. ‘‘Wellness’ Tourism’ can therefore be defined as travel that involves to experience an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence. In other words, ‘Wellness’ is a view of health that emphasizes the state of the entire being and its ongoing development.  Support that Ministry of Tourism Provides Ministry of Tourism would provide   financial assistance  for developing publicity  material like brochures, print creative, audio video presentations, short films, radio jingles, creation of web-sites, online creatives etc. to promote ‘Wellness’ Tourism. The financial assistance would  be provided on a 67:33 sharing basis with 67% of contribution from Ministry of Tourism and 33% from stakeholders based on the recommendations of the ‘Wellness Tourism’ Promotion Committee (details at para 09) subject to a

The Ministry of Tourism has advised the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations to follow tourism friendly policies like allotting land sites on revenue sharing basis, granting extra Floor Space Index (FSI)/Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for Hotels, Creation of Land Banks, Single Window approach for promoting Hotel Projects, Rationalization of Taxes etc., for the growth of tourism sector in the country. To encourage the growth of hotels, the following incentives, inter alia, have been announced:  (i) Five Year Tax Holiday for 2, 3 & 4 star category new hotels located in all UNESCO declared ‘World Heritage Sites;’ (Except Mumbai and Delhi) which start operating between 01.04.2008 to 31.03.2013.  (ii) An investment linked deduction under Section 35 AD of the Income Tax Act extended for new hotels of 2-Star Category and above anywhere in India to facilitate the growth of tourist accommodation in the country.  (iii) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has de-linked credit for hotel proj

Development and promotion of tourism is primarily undertaken by State Governments/UT Administrations. However, under its Rural Tourism Scheme, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to them for activities involving development of rural tourism including propagation of the Gurukul process. So far, Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned CFA for tourism projects at 185 villages across the country. Development of rural tourism creates opportunities for livelihood and employment for the rural people, including youth, women and artisans.  This information was given by the Minister of State of Tourism, Shri Sultan Ahmed in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. 

AN EXPLORATORY RESEARCH PAPER TITLED “INTRAPRENEURSHIP IN TOURISM” ABSTRACT This paper contributes to the development of the theory of Intrapreneurship in relation to tourism by clarifying the Intrapreneurship concept. Intrapreneurship refers to employee initiatives in organizations to undertake something new, without being asked to do so. Major activities related to Intrapreneurship include opportunity perception, idea generation, designing a new product/service or another recombination of resources, internal coalition building, persuading the management, resource acquisition, planning and organizing. Some commendable research work is done in this field clarifying the concept of Intrapreneurship e.g. Intrapreneurship: Conceptualizing intrapreneurial employee behaviour by Jeroen de Jong & Sander Wennekers (2008), Clarifying the Intrapreneurship concept by Bostjan Antoncic and Robert D. Hisrich, Intrapeneurship: An Exploraory Study of Select Norwegian Industries

The flavour of India captured through its food is the next big idea in tourism, with the local Indian 'dabba' going glam, under a project that seeks to showcase the variety in the country's cuisine as well as attract tourists. The "Incredible Tiffin " project by the Cuisine India Society launched here recently provides a tiffin packaged with local food for people outside the country, to help them get an idea of the choices of food available in India. The project is part of the Tourism Ministry's popular "Incredible India" campaign that was launched initially to attract more foreign tourists and has now successfully established India as a high-end tourist destination. Food has much more pleasure, joy and happiness attached to it rather than any other art form. Indian cuisine reflects spirit of India. The project launch was inaugurated by Tourism Minster, Subodh Kant Sahay at ITC Maurya. Food experts like Manisha Bhasin, Pushpesh Pant,

The Delhi Tourism department has invited proposals to develop a wellness centre at the Garden of Five Senses near Saket. This move is in line with the department’s promotion of eco-tourism at various locations across the city. The initiative also includes two development projects along the Najafgarh drain with a plan to develop cycling tracks and a broad walkway in green spots at Chhawla and Kanganheri in the upstream reaches. The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd (DTTDC) has floated tenders for a transactional advisor, and hopes to appoint a private company to develop the two spots over the Najafgarh drain by early 2013. According to the plan, which does not involve cutting trees, the department wants to develop a sunset point and a restaurant in the two-acre land at Chhawla. The estimated cost for the development of the complex is Rs 4.5 crore.

Resorts within five kilometers of tiger reserves will have to pay 10% cess even though tourists will not be allowed inside core critical tiger zones.   The environment ministry is all set to inform Supreme Court this week that tourism activity inside core  would be prohibited as per new guidelines.   This is being done to make core areas inviolate for tigers. The new guidelines based on a set of recommendations of a committee of experts of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) says that tourism will be allowed in fringe areas of tiger reserves through special safaris. “These safaris will be regulated by state forest departments,” Recommendations of NCTC Minimum   inviolate areas of 800-1,000 square kms is must if India wants to sustain tiger population of about 1,500 tigers.  The exhaustive guidelines also prescribe a minimum cess of 10%, called conservation cess, on the total turnover of the tourist resorts around 41 tiger reserves in India.  The money to be

India's position in the world Share of India in  International Tourist arrivals: 0.59% India's rank in International Tourists arrivals: 40 Share of India in International Tourists Receipt: 1.54% India's receipt on world tourism receipt:: 16 India's position in Asia and Pacific Region Share of India in International Tourist arrivals: 0.59% India's Rank in International tourist arrivals: 11% Share of India in International Tourism Receipt:s: 5.71% India's Rank in International Tourism Receipts: 6%

As per 2010 data No. of Foreign tourist arrivals in India ( Inbound Tourists) : 5.58 million           Annual Growth Rate: 8.1% No. of Indian Nationals departure from India( Outbound Tourists ): 12.07 million           Annual growth rate: 9.0% No. of Domestic Tourists : 740.21 million           Annual Growth Rate: 10.7% Foreign Exchange Earnings from Tourism           In INR terms: Rs. 64889 Crore           Annual Growth Rate: 18.1%                     In US$ terms: US$14.19 billion           Annual Growth Rate: 24.6%

Nature tourism – responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people. It is tourism based on the natural attractions of an area. Examples include bird watching, photography, stargazing, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and visiting parks. These experiential tourists are interested in a diversity of natural and cultural resources. They want what is real, and they want to be immersed in a rich natural, cultural, or historical experience. From the standpoint of conservation, nature-based tourism provides incentives for local communities and landowners to conserve wildlife habitats upon which the industry depends – it promotes conservation by placing an increased value on remaining natural areas. As nature tourism becomes more important to the local economy, communities have additional incentive to conserve their remaining natural areas for wildlife and wildlife enthusiasts.  Nature Tourism, often referre

Himahal Pradesh Tourism Department under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Shri S. Roy, who is also the Principal Secretary Tourism, started a new concept namely " HAR GAON KI KAHANI ".  Under this project all the villages with potential tourism related wealth will be identified by 15th June 2012 and then tourism related developments will be started. The first effort was held by the name of MASROOR FESTIVAL on 21sth December 2011 under the project Har Gaon Ki Kahani.  The department is organising a   pen-ink prints of the complex for publicity purposes. A multilingual documentary on Har Gaon Ki Kahani and Masroor festival will be shown exhibition with in and outside the country.  The successful Tum Mujhe Bhula na paoge (Unforgettable Himachal) campaign in Hindi has also be dubbed in other languages including English and will be promoted overseas also. From this year all the tourism literature is being translated in different languages Under Hunar-Se-Rojgar

The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is a new grassroots travel and tourism coalition of global destinations committed to quality service and green growth. The ICTP logo represents the strength in collaboration (the block) of many small communities (the lines) committed to sustainable oceans (blue) and land (green). ICTP engages communities and their stakeholders to share quality and green opportunities including tools and resources, access to funding, education, and marketing support. ICTP advocates sustainable aviation growth, streamlined travel formalities, and fair coherent taxation. ICTP supports the UN Millennium Development Goals, the UN World Tourism Organization's Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, and a range of programs that underpin them. The ICTP alliance is represented in Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA; Brussels, Belgium; Bali, Indonesia; and Victoria, Seychelles. ICTP membership is available to qualified destinations free of charge. Academy membe

NATURE TOURISM Tourism that features ‘nature’ is generally termed environmental or ‘nature based tourism’; a broad term that includes a range of tourism experiences including adventure tourism, ecotourism, and aspects of cultural and rural tourism, eg. farmstay. Aboriginal culture is included as part of nature based tourism because of its inextricable link with the natural environment. Nature based tourism is distinguished from other tourism forms by its natural area setting. Ecotourism may include elements of other nature based tourism types such as adventure tourism in which the focus is on the activity, for example, white water rafting or scuba diving. However ecotourism is also characterised by a number of other features, in particular • its conservation ethos • its environmental education and interpretation elements • its emphasis on ecological sustainability and minimising potential impacts • ensuring that those natural areas used for ecotourism remain in a conserved n

The Definition Ecotourism was coined by Hector Ceballos-Lascurain in Mexico City in 1983. He defined it as “travelling to relatively undisturbed or uncontaminated areas with the specific object of studying, admiring, and enjoying the scenery, its wild plants and animals, as well as any exixting cultural manifestation found in the area. Ecotourism is defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." (TIES, 1990) Principles of Ecotourism Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel . This means that those who implement and participate in ecotourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles: Minimize impact. Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect. Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts. Provide direct financial benefits for conservation. Provide financial benefits and empowerment for

THE ROLE OF PUSH &PULL FACTORS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT OF GOA TOURISM Dr. Kshitiz Sharma, Email i.d.- sharmak23@gmail.com ABSTRACT Entrepreneurs & Entrepreneurship is the talk of town, everybody is discussing about this. Government has started new courses on this; training centres have been developed to nurture natural talent of entrepreneurs. Government is seeing entrepreneurship the only solution of its increasing employment demand and that’s true. An entrepreneur is a true wealth creator, a magician who creates wonders out of nothing and that’s how countries are growing. Indian entrepreneurs also have done great things in past and seems committed to follow in the future. Tourism is the field which has capability to transform entire society and bring foreign wealth through the easiest way. One of the fastest growing industry, great demand, and relaxed environment makes it one of the most demanding industries. Places where industrial input is less ha

 AN EXPLORATORY RESEARCH PAPER TITLED DESTINATION LIFE CYCLE: A CASE OF BALI Submitted by: Dr. Kshitiz Sharma , Email i.d.- sharmak23@gmail.com Moutushi Ganguli Sharma Email i.d.- moutushig80@rediffmail.com ABSTRACT Like most products, destinations have a lifecycle (DLC).  In his 1980 article, Butler proposed a widely-accepted model of the lifecycle of a tourist destination.  This is a journey of the destination from beginning to a possible end. This is applicable to almost every destination however stages may reach late or early in Life. This would help policy makers to develop right strategies to develop a destination and make it sustainable. At every stage the tourists profile, their category also changes. Here Plog’s typology would be more suitable to refer. With every stage the tourists and destination features shows variations. Bali has been studied here to understand its emergence, development and further stages. The island of Bali, Indonesi