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Department Of Tourism and Travel Studies

Post Graduate Department of Tourism & Travel Studies is the newly created department vide approval of the Academic Council of Berhampur University in its meeting held on 20.11.2021 and Syndicate Resolution No. 58 dated 15.12.2021, with effect from the academic session 2022-23. The Department of Tourism and Travel Studies as per the syndicate resolution shall offer two years regular programme as per the nomenclature- MBA (Tourism and Travel Management with a total seat strength of thirty (30) students from the academic session 2022-203. Besides this, department of Tourism and Travel Studies will offer Ph. D. in Tourism and Travel Management.

Mission
  • The mission of the department is to nurture a learning environment for the creation and dissemination of knowledge of a global standard. The department will prepare its post graduate students for success in today's exciting and innovative tourism landscape. The endeavour is to develop competent and value-oriented professionals, who will add value to the society as well as help in nation building
Vision
  • The vision of the department will be to provide outstanding tourism professionals with dynamic management and leadership skills grounded in significant and contemporary industry experience.

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External Mentors

  • Dr. Sitikantha Mishra, Prof. & Dean, School of Hotel management, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, SOA University, BBSR
  • Dr. Nimit Ranjan Chawdhary, Professor, Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality Management, JamiamilliaIslamia (Central University), New Delhi.
  • Dr. Sutheeshna Babu. S., Professor & Nodal Officer, National Institute of Water Sports(IITTM), Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, Panaji, Goa.
  • Dr. S.C. Bagri, Retd. Professor, Centre for Mountain Tourism and Hospitality Studies, HNB Garhwal Central University, Srinagar
  • Mr. J.K. Mohanty, Chairman-Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha & IATO Eastern Region, Co-Chairman-FICCI National Tourism Council/Convener-CII (Tourism Panel) Member-State Tourism Promotion Council & Tourism Advisory Committee.

Objectives

  • Develop as individuals both personally as well as professionally.
  • Foster a vibrant and entrepreneurial tourism culture.
  • Promote their vocational skills along with theoretical tourism knowledge.
  • Generate research, both theoretical and actionable.
  • Be prepared for a diverse and multi-cultural world and workplace.
  • Deliver solutions to industry and governmental agencies that are sustainable, responsible and pragmatic.

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Faculties

Research Area in the Tourism and Travel Studies

  • Tourism and International Relations
  • Ecotourism and Sustainable Development
  • Tourism Policy & Planning
  • Tourism Marketing Research
  • Religious Tourism with focus on Buddhism
  • Adventure Tourism with focus on Beach Tourism
  • Anthropological Tourism
  • Indigenous Tourism
  • Heritage Tourism Management
  • Health, Wellness, and Medical Tourism

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