Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2006 M.Sc Tourism MTM11 Planning and Development - Question Paper

IGNOU MTM11 Tourism Planning and Development December 2006

MASTER'S IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Term-End exam

December 2006

MTM-11 : TOURISM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Time: three hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note : Attempt any 5 ques. in about 600 words every.

l. What do you understand by Tourisrn Planning? explain the basic stages involved in Tourism Planning. (20)

2. Why are environrnent, society and culture so important for tourism planning ? (20)

3. define the Tourism System.Discuss it with referenrce to India. (20)

4. What type of planning is needed for Special Tourism Attractions ? (20)

5. Write short notes on any 2 in around 300 words every : (10+10)

(i)Planning Approaches

(ii) Role of Govt. in Tourism Planning

(iii) WTO Guidelines for Tourism Planning

6. describe Strategy. explain the importance of Strategic Management in Tourism. (20)

7 . Write short notes on any 2 in around 300 words every : (10+10)

(i) SWOT Analysis

(ii) Political Considerationsin Planning

(iii)Planning Resort

8. "lndian tourism, can be developed with proper planning and implementation". Comment. (20)

9. What is regional tourism planning ? explain the linkages ranging from regional and national level tourism plannihg. (20)

lO. explain the important problems involved in local level tourism planning. (20)

Earning:   Approval pending.