Department of Tourism Management

Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

About the Department

The Department of Tourism Management in the University has been established as a center for advanced Culture and Tourism Education Research. Currently the Department and its courses have been upgraded to meet the requirements of current Tourism Industry at National& International Level. The objective of the department is to provide the foundation of higher learning and research in the field of tourism. Highlighting the grandeur, heritage and culture to develop the region in the field of tourism.

Contact Details

Dr. Arunesh Parashar

(Head of the Department; Associate Professor)

Specialization:

Health Tourism, Hospitality Industry

Dr. Umakant Indolia

(Head of the Department; Associate Professor)

Specialization: 

Rural Tourism

Dr. Monika Pandey

(Assistant Professor)

Specialization: 

 Spiritual Tourism

Research paper

Books

 

Books 

Workshop

Nihang Sikh community Program

22nd june 2024

 

On 22nd june 2024, Nihang sikhs under Sikh community grace their presence at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar under the leadership of Dr. Chinmay Pandya. Dept of tourism management provided them with their good services and hospitality to add glory to their unforgettable experiences.

#dsvv

#nihangsingh

 

Exploring Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Uttarakhand Tourism and Rural Sustainability    

The award categories include: Best inbound tour operator, best domestic tour operator, best travel partner, best airline partner, best accommodation, best restaurant, Tamil Nadu 

Dr. Tushar Panchal, Group CEO, Gujrat Technological University delivered an insightful lecture on “Exploring Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Uttarakhand Tourism and Rural Sustainability” at a recent seminar jointly Organised by Department of Tourism and Institutional Innovation counseling, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar.

Dr. Jwalant Bhavasar skillfully anchored the session. Theme setting was done by Head of dept, Tourism Management, Dr. Arunesh Parashar, who provided insightful perspectives on the critical intersection of sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Emphasizing on the region’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, Dr. Panchal highlighted the untapped potential for sustainable tourism ventures.

He outlined strategies for leveraging local resources, promoting eco-friendly practices, and fostering community involvement to boost the local economy.

Dr. Panchal also discussed innovative business models that could attract investments and create job opportunities in rural areas.

The lecture concluded with a call to action for entrepreneurs and stakeholders to collaborate and drive sustainable growth in Uttarakhand’s tourism sector. Following this, Dr. R.K. Gupta sir discussed the nuances of rural sustainability, shed light on innovative strategies for empowering rural communities through sustainable practices. At last question and answer session was done with the queries of students. The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks from Dr. Umakant Indolia, who expressed gratitude to all the speakers and participants for their contributions to a thought-provoking and informative discussion

 

National Tourist Appreciation Day

6th May 2024.

 

To promote responsible and mindful travel, Dept of Tourism Management, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar celebrated National Tourist Appreciation Day on 6th May 2024. Students of BBA and MBA initiated and celebrated it with zeal and enthusiasm to appreciate and aware tourists through different activities to promote sustainable development followed by a message of head of department Dr. Arunesh Parashar.

#timeless_memories

#sustainable_journeys

#tourists_appreciation

 

Promoted awareness for sustainable development of destinations through tourists through nukkad natak, was showcased by the students of Bba, dept of tourism management at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar on Tourists Appreciation Day

#localforvocal

#digitalisation

#be_the_change

#fun&learning

 

International Conference on Sustainability and Recent Trends in Tourism and Hospitality

 13th October 2023

 

All participants and guests are cordially invited to attend International Conference on Sustainability and Recent Trends in Tourism and Hospitality Sector on 13th October at sharp 10:00 a.m. for inaugural ceremony at Mrityunjay Auditorium, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar.

 

Sustainability and Recent Trends in Tourism & Hospitality Sector Concept, Prospect and Innovation मे, देश और आसपास से बहुत से लोगो ने प्रतिभाग किया।

इस अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में ६०-७० प्रबंधन,होटल व् पर्यटन से जुड़े विश्वविद्यालयों व् महाविद्यालयों,संस्थानों के १२० प्रतिभागियों व् शोधार्थियों ने अपने शोध पत्र प्रस्तुत किये विद्यार्थियों ने प्रतिभागिता की।कुल २००-२५० लोग इस अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन के हिस्सा बने।

#Glimpses_of_International_Conference

#sustainability_and_recent_trends_in_tourism_and_hospitality

#session_management #dept_of_tourism_management #Dev_Sanskriti_University

#Haridwar

#Tourism_Dsvv

 

 

World Tourism Day

27th  September 2023
 

World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27. It’s a day dedicated to promoting tourism and highlighting its social, cultural, and economic value. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) organizes this event, and each year there is a different theme that focuses on various aspects of tourism. The goal is to foster awareness among the international community about the importance of tourism and its impact on sustainable development. 

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Brief Introduction

The Department of Tourism Management in the University has been established as a center for advanced Culture and Tourism Education Research. Currently the Department and its courses have been upgraded to meet the requirements of current Tourism Industry at National& International Level. The objective of the department is to provide the foundation of higher learning and research in the field of tourism. Highlighting the grandeur, heritage and culture to develop the region in the field of tourism.

Vision

Organizing specialized Programs to help Tourism Industries flourish in the areas of Spiritual Tourism, health Tourism& Eco-Rural Tourism Personal and Professional development of studies Providing practical management skills along with business orientation Encouraging value based Tourism for bringing wellness amongst the Tourists Fostering a Vibrant and entrepreneurial business skills Providing solutions to the society that are sustainable, responsible and pragmatic

Objective

Develop students into team player, innovative and competent professionals, focusing on creativity and dissemination of value based knowledge

Mission

  • To amalgamate the ancient education with modern practices of tourism and cultural studies.
  • To establish and focus on researches and projects on the flagship course of the organization and support the government initiatives at the same time in compliance with rural, spiritual and health based tourism.
  • Imparting brilliance in education to meet the needs of profession and society
  • To achieve excellence in teaching-learning and research
  • Providing practical management skills along with business orientation.
  • Providing solutions to the society that are sustainable
  • Practice and promote high standards of professional ethics, transparency and accountability.

Career Offers / Programmes

 

BBA Travel and Tourism Management
3 Years Full Time
MBA Travel and Tourism Management
2 Years Full Time
Doctorate Travel and Tourism
PhD Regular and PhD Part-Time

 

Faculty Members

Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience and research under guidance.
NameQualificationDesignationSpecializationExperience in Yrs.No. of PhD/MPhil Guide
Dr. Arunesh ParasharM.A., Ph.D.Assistant Professor (S.G.)Health Tourism104
Dr. Umakant IndoliarM.A., Ph.D.Assistant Professor (S.G.)Rural Tourism104
Dr. Monika PandeyM.A., Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorSpiritual Tourism101
Dr. Avanendu PandeyM.A., Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorAdventure Tourism05

Notable Alumni

List the distinguished alumni of the department
S/NNameCompanyDesignation
1Rakesh ShrivastavaIndian Revenue ServiceCustom Officer
2Shashank SharmaHolyday India Pvt. Ltd., MumbaiTeam LeaderRural Tourism
3SumitFlexi Tour Pvt. Ltd. New DelhiTour Executive
4Rajnikant JaiswalAsian Roots Pvt. Ltd., New DelhiPackage Manager
5Pranav SharmaIncredible Holiday, New DelhiTour Package Manager
6Gunjan GuptaBharti Public School, ShahjahanpurPLecturer
7Harpreet KaurJet AirwaysReservation Manager
8Akshay KumarJet AirwaysCustomer Care
9JyotiTravel Boutique OnlineTour Executive, Hotels & Holiday Packages
10Prasoon KumarJet AirwaysCustomer Care Executive
11Ankit jainTravel Desk (5 Star Hotel Hilton)Management Trainee
12

Paras Khera

Travel Desk (5 Star Hotel Radison Blu)Management Trainee

 

S.No.Name of the StudentCourseDSVV Admission BatchInstitutionDesignationPlaceState
1Akhilesh KumarM.A. TM2011-12Navshrijeet Prathmik Vidyalaya, Chetu DighaTeacherAurangabadUttar Pradesh
2Vilakshana TyagiM.A. ICTS2008-09Campus India ToursimDelhiDelhi
3Rakesh Shrivastava  Indian Revenue ServiceCustom Officer  
4Shashank Sharma  Holyday India Pvt. Ltd.Team LeaderMumbaiMaharashtra
5Sumit  Flexi Tour Pvt. Ltd.Tour ExecutiveNew DelhiDelhi
6Rajnikant JaiswalMA TM2010-11Asian Roots Pvt. Ltd.Package ManagerNew DelhiDelhi
7Pranav Sharma  Incredible HolidayTour Package ManagerNew DelhiDelhi
8Gunjan Gupta  BHARTI Public SchoolLecturerShahjahanpurUttar Pradesh
9Prasoon KumarPh.D. TM2013-14Jet AirwaysCustomer Care Executive  
10Harpreet Kaur  Jet AirwaysReservation Manager  
11Akshay Kumar  Jet AirwaysCustomer Care  
12Jyoti  Travel Boutique OnlineTour Executive, Hotels & Holiday Packages  
13Ankit JainMA TM2012-13Travel Desk (5 Star Hotel Hilton)Management Trainee  
14Paras KheraMA TM2012-13Travel Desk (5 Star Hotel Hilton)Management Trainee 

Reseach Thrust Areas

 

✦ Health Tourism
✦ Rural Tourism
✦ Tourism Management
✦ MICE Tourism
✦ Spiritual Tourism
✦ Eco Tourism
✦ Travel Agency management

Events

Title/Dates of conferences /seminars /symposia / workshops conducted

A two-day workshop on the Indian independence Movement &Associated Tourist places

Organized by Tourism and Indian history Department

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

29-30 Aug.2017

Session Resource Person in One Day Training Programme World Health Day–Sustainable Earth from Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

by USERC Dehradun & Ministry of Earth science Govt.of India

New Delhi

22 April 2017

Seven Days National Level Digital India Training Workshop by NSS &Tourism Dept.

Dsvv and Shakti Foundation

Rishikesh

16-22 March 2017.

10 Days national Training Programme on world Tourism Day Celebration 2017 (Theme-Sustainable Tourism) from Dev Sanskriti University

by Tourism Dept.

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

18-27 Sep.2017

Seven Days National Level Digital India Training Workshop by NSS &Tourism Dept

Dsvv and Shakti Foundation

Rishikesh

16-22 March 2017.

National Orientation Programme on Motivation of youth for Igniting Rural Reconstruction from Dev Sanskriti University, Govt. of India

by Tourism Dept.& Ministry of HRD

 

New Delhi

19 March 2017

Two-day workshop on Indian independence Movement &Associated Tourist places

Organized by Tourism and Indian history Department

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

29-30 Aug.2017

One day workshop on Future Trends of Tourism

organized by dept. of tourism management

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

03 Aug. 2017

One day workshop on Health Hospitality management

organized by dept. of tourism management

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

02 Feb.2018

International Conference on Food Culture & Tourism

Organized by Tourism Management Department

Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar

23-24 April 2018

Indian Hospitality congress Food Culture & Tourism International conference

Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

23-24 April 2018.

Two days national workshop on Sabhya samaj-Swachchha Bharat

from NSS Department

Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar

23-24 September 2018.

02 Days national Training Programme on world Tourism Day Celebration 2018 (Theme-Tourism and the Digital Transformation) from Dev Sanskriti University

by Tourism Dept.

Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar

26-27 Sep.2018

Two days national workshop on Sabhya samaj-Swachchha Bharat

from NSS Department

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

23-24 September 2018.

Two days’ workshop on Promoting Women for Entrepreneurship in Tourism

from Tourism Department

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

May 2019

Two days national workshop on Value and Ethics in Tourism Industry

Tourism Department

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

Aril 2019

National Workshop on Tourism and Community Development

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

26-27 September 2014

National Workshop on Quality of Work-life in Human Resource Management

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

19-20 September 2014

National Workshop on Cultural Tourism Management through Social Service

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

04-10 July 2014

National Workshop on Disaster Mountain Manner and Eco-friendly Adventure Tourism –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

06-12 April 2014

National Workshop on Disaster Social Work and Tourism Management –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

22-28 February 2014

International Conference on Food Culture & Tourism

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

October 11-12 2013

State-level Workshop on Water & Tourism (Protecting our Common Future)

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

September 27 2013

Future Trends & Prospect of Hospitality & Tourism Industry –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

September 14-15 2013

Workshop on New Job Trends in Tourism Sector –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

July 24-25 2013

Workshop on Adventure &Extreme Tourism

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

January 11-12 2013

Workshop on Adventure Tourism –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

February 28 – 29 2012

International Conference on Nourishing the Balance of the Universe: Through Tourism & Cultures –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

March 3-5 2012

Workshop on Tourism and Sustainable Energy –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

September 27 2012

Workshop on Tourism Linking Cultures –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

September 27 2011

National Level Workshop Technogyan –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

March 12 2011

State-level Seminar on Tourism and Biodiversity –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

September 27 2010

Orientation Program in Tourism –

 

Dev Sanskriti University Haridwar

November 10-16 2008

 

Reseach Scholar

 

NameGuideTopic
Pankaj Singh ChandelDr. Umakant IndoliaEffect of Home Stay Tourism on local community development – A study of Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Prakhar Singh PalDr. Monika Pandey 
Prachi AgarwalDr. Arunesh Parashar 
Ashish KumarDr. Usha JaiswalManagement

Departmental Infrastructural Facilities

 

✦ Departmental library is supplemented by the ample resource material and books in the Central Library.
✦ Both LAN and Wi-Fi facilities are available for staff and students
✦ 2 class rooms with ICT Facilities
✦ 4 classrooms
✦ 2 student’s laboratories

Placements

Placements Batch 2016-2018
NameTravel CompanyPlace
Vibha NegiTravel Vaidya Pvt. LtdNew Delhi
Pallavi PorwalTravel Vaidya Pvt. LtdNew Delhi
Shraddha RajTravel TriangleNew Delhi
Sakshi ChowdharySatguru Travel agencyAjmer
Amrita SengerEnduring Journey TravelNew Delhi
Avantika ShrivastavTrendy Explore (MD)New Delhi
Mamta ChauhanAmazing Uttarakhand TravelsHaridwar
Sushmita RajAbeona ToursGurugram
Deepak KotiyalTrek Destination Travel AgencyDehradun
Shashank MaheshwariAmazing Uttarakhand TravelsHaridwar
Amit MishraABD Holidays TravelsHaridwar
Shailendra RawatABD Holidays TravelsHaridwar
Deeksha SaxenaMaharashtra Tourism Development Corporation(MTDC)Pune
Placements Batch 2017- 2019
NameTravel CompanyPlace
Deepanshu TyagiTravel Vaidya Pvt. LtdNew Delhi
Vidyaranya ShubhamTravel Vaidya Pvt. LtdNew Delhi
Sandhya SinghTravel RideHaridwar
Pragya KumariLakkshay TravelsNew Delhi
Sakshi KrishnaLakkshay TravelsNew Delhi
Satyam KumarAmazing Uttarakhand TravelsNew Delhi
Shubham ShuklaAmazing Uttarakhand TravelsHaridwar
Ashutosh MishraSelfGurugram
Parul SharmaTrek Destination Travel AgencyDehradun
Luyash ShahuAmazing Uttarakhand TravelsHaridwar
Ashutosh AgarwalABD Holidays TravelsHaridwar
Tejashwini ChandraTrek Destination Travel AgencyDehradun
Veena RajuKesari TravelsPune

 

Contact Us

 

Head of Department

Dr. Arunesh Parashar

Email – Arunesh.parashar@dsvv.ac.in

Phone – +91-9258369771

 

Head of Department

Dr. Umakant Indolia

Email – Umakant.indolia@dsvv.ac.in

Phone – +91-9258369751

 

Departmental query at

Email – tourism@dsvv.ac.in

Distinguished Visitors

Special & Guest Lecturer in department by External Expert
Dr Ashish Dahiya – Director, Tourism Institute, M.D.U. Rohtak
Mr. Pawan Kotiyal – Deputy Director, Tour My India Travel Company
Prof. Sunil Kabia – Head of Department, IHTM Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
Dr Mohinder Chand – Professor, Tourism Department, Kurukshetra University
Mr Vipin Pant – Professor, Delhi University
Dr Luvkush Mishra – Director, Tourism Department, Agra University
Prof. S.C. Bagri – Vice-Chancellor, Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun
Dr. Ashish Dahiya – Director, Tourism Institute, M.D.U. Rohtak
Dr Ankush Bali – Assistant Professor, Tourism Department, Kurukshetra University
Dr Rajkumar Gupta – IHM, PUSA, New Delhi
Dr Hemant Bisht – Vaniki University, Dehradun
Mr Subodh Chaudhari – HoD, Tourism Department, MDU, Rohtak
Dr Amit Gangotiya – Assistant Professor Jammu Central University
Dr Nimit Chaudhary – Prof. Department of Tourism, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi
Prof. S.K Gupta – Dean, School of Management, Garhwal University Srinagar
Prof. R.A. Sharma – Director, IHTM Jivaji University, Gwalior
Dr Punit Gautam – Associate Professor, Mizoram University
Mr Manish Gupta – Director, Go India Journey Travel Company, Delhi
Prof. S.K. Gupta – Dean, School of Management, Garhwal University Srinagar
Prof. Mohinder Chand – Professor, Tourism Department Kurukshetra University
Mr Mahipal Rawat – Head (North India) Jet Fleet Company Delhi
Dr Amit Mathur – Assistant Professor, Tourism Department, Kurukshetra University
Dr Anup Kumar – Assistant Professor, M.D.U. Rohtak
Mr. Kamal Lasiyal – Assistant Professor, Doon Hotel Institute Dehradun

 

Syllabus

Semester study Layout for BBA TTM

 

Semester ICredits
Tourism Concepts and Principles04
Tourism in Uttarakhand04
Information Technology in Tourism04
Management Concepts & Organizational Behavior04
Accounting for Managers04
Hospitality Management04
Practical – Case study & Presentation- 102
Practical – Field Visit & Tour Report – 202
Life Management02
Semester IICredits
Travel Agency and Tour Operations04
Tourism Resources of India04
International Tourism & Geography04
Tourism Marketing04
Health & Spiritual Tourism04
Practical – Yoga and Wellness Tourism – 104
Practical – Case study & Presentation – 202
Life Management02
Semester IIICredits
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Organizations04
Air Ticketing and Fare Construction04
Tourism Policy and Planning04
Human Resource Management04
Event Management & MICE04
Practical – Itinerary & Communication – 102
Practical – Field Visit and Tour Report – 202
Research methodology04
Indian Culture & Heritage Management04
Life Management02
Semester IVCredits
Tour Package Management04
Dissertation06
Industrial Training Report and Viva Voce04
Life Management02
Semester study Layout for MBA TTM
Semester ICredits
Tourism Products of India – Natural&Cultural04
Principles and Practices of Management04
Tourism Management Information System04
Spiritual Tourism04
Tourism Management (Field Study)02
Environment/Communication04
Life Management04
Basics of Tourism02
Semester IICredits
Travel Agency and Tour Operations Business04
Tourism Organizations04
Business Communication04
Destination Mapping – India and World04
Health Tourism04
Tourism Management Practical Aspects02
Life Management02
New Trends & Tourism04
Semester IIICredits
Tour Guiding and Escorting Skills04
Human Resource Management04
Hotel and Resort Management04
Consumer Behaviour in Tourism04
Eco Tourism04
Tourism Management (Field Study)02
Life Management02
Semester IVCredits
Adventure Tourism04
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Units06
Fundamentals of Aviation Management04
Publicity and Public Relations in Tourism Industry04
Cultural and Heritage Tourism04
Tourism Management Practical Aspects02
Life Management02
Semester VCredits
Contemporary Issues and Trends in Tourism04
Marketing for Hospitality & Tourism06
Travel Writing and Photography04
Teerth Yatra Management – Insight of AWGP04
Rural Tourism04
Tourism Management (Field Study)02
Life Management02
Semester VICredits
Airfares and Ticketing04
Itinerary Preparation and Tour Package Management04
Industrial Training Report and Viva Voce04
Life Management02

Outreach Program

 

✦ Mass Awareness Programmes
✦ Rural Upliftment Programmes
✦ Tourism Day activities
✦ National Service Scheme
✦ Internship
✦ Rovers and Rangers
✦ Divine India Youth Association (DIYA)
✦ Seven Social Reforms activities of the AWGP
✦ Environmental Protection
✦ Blood Donation Camps