Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Management

Contents:
1. Towards New Sustainable Travel and Tourism
➤ WTTC Blueprint for New Tourism
➤ Case Studies
➤ Sustainable Development of Tourism
➤ Green Globe 21
➤ Ethics in Tourism
2. Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management
➤ Introducing the Concept
➤ Tourism Industry
➤ Tourism Product
➤ Travel Agency
➤ Travel Trade
➤ Tour Operator
➤ Role of Travel Companies in the Growth of Tourism
➤ Inter-relationship among Tourism, Travel, Tourist and Culture
3. Jumpstarting Hospitality Industry, Tourism Development and Travel Management
➤ Introduction and Definition
➤ Tourism Potentials and Rationale for Development
➤ Factors for Speedy Take-off
➤ Organizational Structure and Functions of Travel Agency
➤ Advantages and Disadvantages
➤ Tour Costing and Pricing
➤ Airline Ticketing and Travel Management
➤ Public/Private Sector Airlines in India
4. Quality in Tourism Industry
➤ Conceptual Framework
➤ WTO Position on Tourism Standards
➤ Trade in Tourism Services
➤ WTO Secretariat Survey on Quality in Tourism
➤ Quality Offensive in Swiss Tourism
➤ Safety and Security Network and Task Force for Tourism
➤ Standards for Tourism: Initiatives of ISO and WTO
5. Hospitality Financial Accounting and Verification Products
➤ Hospitality Financial Accounting
➤ Components of Hospitality Financial Accounting
➤ Hospitality Financial Accounting: A Case Study
➤ Just-in-Time and Production Process
➤ Hospitality Accounting Management
➤ Personal Identification
➤ Biometric Security
➤ PVC Card Printers
➤ Digital Imaging Solutions for Personal Identification
➤ IVIS® Plus Family of Imaging Solutions
➤ Non-digital Cameras
➤ Ident card Security ID Cards
➤ Access Control
6. Travel-Tourism Organizations and Associations
➤ International Air Transport Association (IATA)
➤ ASTA's Role in Travel Trade
➤ Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI)
➤ Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO)
➤ Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
➤ Related Useful Weblinks in India