Tourism, Travel & Hospitality - riseinstitute.org.in

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“The Art & Business of Creating Memorable Experiences”

What is Tourism & Hospitality? (A New Perspective)

Tourism is movement.
Hospitality is emotion.

Whenever people travel—whether to relax, to study, to meet family, or for work—the industry guides, hosts, feeds, transports, entertains, protects, and comforts them.

Tourism = The Stage

Festivals, monuments, beaches, museums, wildlife, adventure sports, cruises, mountains, deserts.

Hospitality = The Actors

Chefs, hotel staff, guides, travel planners, cabin crew, managers, resort designers, event specialists.

Together, they transform a journey into an unforgettable memory.

Course Content

Section 1: “A Journey Begins” – Travel Motivation
• Why do people travel? • Emotional reasons: relaxation, celebration, spiritual healing, curiosity, escape from routine. • Influence of movies, social media, travel vlogs, celebrity trips. Case Study: How “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” boosted Spanish tourism.

Section 2: Hospitality – The Science Behind Service
Hospitality is not just serving food or cleaning rooms. It is psychology + emotions + communication + timing. The 5 Pillars of Hospitality: Pillar Meaning Warm Welcome Body language, greeting style Comfort Cleanliness, safety, personalized attention Food & Culture Serving local identity on the plate Problem Solving Handling complaints politely Goodbye Experience A small gift, smile, message, or discount A guest never forgets how you made them feel.

Section 3: Culinary Tourism (Food as Identity)
Food tells stories of regions: • Misal in Maharashtra • Dhokla in Gujarat • Idli in Tamil Nadu • Thukpa in Ladakh Hotels & tourism convert local food into business through: Fusion menus Theme cafés State cuisine festivals Celebrity chef experiences Real Success Example: Saravana Bhavan grew from a local restaurant to a global South Indian food brand.

Section 4: Travel Planning – Experience Designing
Students learn to become “Experience Architects.” What a Travel Planner Actually Designs • Stay + Food • Transport + Safety • Budget + Activities • Cultural Events • Adventure Add-ons (Paragliding, scuba diving, trekking) Mini Task: Plan a ₹10,000 two-day trip to Goa for college students (budget hospitality focus).

Section 5: Behind the Hotel Doors
Students understand how a hotel runs like a corporate company with departments such as: • Front Office • Food & Beverage Management • Housekeeping • Finance • Kitchen & Bakery • Marketing & Sales • Security • Events Industry Visit Learning: Students observe check-in system, housekeeping technology, kitchens, menu costing, table setting.

Section 6: Technology Changing Tourism
Tech Impact Online booking apps Easy access to hotels & flights AR/VR Virtual Tours See rooms before booking AI Chatbots 24/7 customer support Robot Servers Luxury + automation Dynamic Pricing Smart room pricing Software Future Hotels: Room auto-adjusts light, temperature & music based on your mood.

Section 7: Green & Responsible Travel
• Zero Plastic Resorts • Solar-powered eco lodges • Organic local food sourcing • Animal-friendly tourism (No elephant rides) • Tribal, Village Tourism (local income) Sustainable Task for Students: Design a Plastic-Free Beach Tourism Plan for Konkan.

Career Mapping (More Detailed & Realistic)
Field - Job Roles - Skills Learned Hotels & Resorts - Manager, Front Office, Housekeeping, Chef - Etiquette, Service, Costing Travel Management - Planner, Tour Operator, Agent, Visa Consultant - Logistics, Budgeting, Geography Culinary Arts & Bakery- Chefs, Bakers, Chocolatiers - Food Science, Plating, Hygiene Airlines & Cruises- Cabin Crew, Server, Guide - Grooming, Safety, Global Etiquette Event & Destination Management - Wedding Planner, Festival Specialist - Execution, Creativity, Negotiation Online Travel Industry - Content Creator, Travel Influencer, VR Guide - Media, Storytelling, Branding

Future Scope – Where Tourism is Going
Virtual Travel Packages Smart Hotels with facial recognition Hyperloop tourism hubs Underwater floating hotels Medical tourism expansion Cultural tourism driven by Web Series (Korean Food, Turkish Culture, etc.)

Student Lab Activity
“Start a Mini Café Stall at School” Goal: Learn hospitality + food costing + service etiquette Students: • Design menu • Price items • Serve with hospitality rules • Track profit & feedback Best café gets ‘Young Hospitality Leader’ Award

End Message to Readers
You don’t need to travel the world to enter the tourism industry. You can create experiences wherever you are—through food, culture, hospitality, and emotions.

Add this certificate to your resume to demonstrate your skills & increase your chances of getting noticed.

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Course Content

Section 7: Green & Responsible Travel • Zero Plastic Resorts • Solar-powered eco lodges • Organic local food sourcing • Animal-friendly tourism (No elephant rides) • Tribal, Village Tourism (local income) Sustainable Task for Students: Design a Plastic-Free Beach Tourism Plan for Konkan.

Future Scope – Where Tourism is Going Virtual Travel Packages Smart Hotels with facial recognition Hyperloop tourism hubs Underwater floating hotels Medical tourism expansion Cultural tourism driven by Web Series (Korean Food, Turkish Culture, etc.)

Student Lab Activity “Start a Mini Café Stall at School” Goal: Learn hospitality + food costing + service etiquette Students: • Design menu • Price items • Serve with hospitality rules • Track profit & feedback Best café gets ‘Young Hospitality Leader’ Award

End Message to Readers You don’t need to travel the world to enter the tourism industry. You can create experiences wherever you are—through food, culture, hospitality, and emotions.

Earn a certificate

Student Ratings & Reviews

Section 7: Green & Responsible Travel
• Zero Plastic Resorts • Solar-powered eco lodges • Organic local food sourcing • Animal-friendly tourism (No elephant rides) • Tribal, Village Tourism (local income) Sustainable Task for Students: Design a Plastic-Free Beach Tourism Plan for Konkan.

Future Scope – Where Tourism is Going
Virtual Travel Packages Smart Hotels with facial recognition Hyperloop tourism hubs Underwater floating hotels Medical tourism expansion Cultural tourism driven by Web Series (Korean Food, Turkish Culture, etc.)

Student Lab Activity
“Start a Mini Café Stall at School” Goal: Learn hospitality + food costing + service etiquette Students: • Design menu • Price items • Serve with hospitality rules • Track profit & feedback Best café gets ‘Young Hospitality Leader’ Award

End Message to Readers
You don’t need to travel the world to enter the tourism industry. You can create experiences wherever you are—through food, culture, hospitality, and emotions.