About us
| Name of the Department | Travel and Tourism | |
| Year of Establishment | 1985 | |
| Hon. Directors | Prof. Ajay Mitra Shastri 1985-1987 Dr. O. P. Verma 1987-1989 Prof. Ajay Mitra Shastri 1989-1994 Prof. Chandrashekhar Gupta 1994-1998 Dr. Ismail Kellellu 1998-2001 Prof. Chandrashekhar Gupta 2001-2004 Dr. Pradip S. Meshram 2004-2008 Dr. Ismail Kellellu 2008-2011 Dr. Priyadarshi M. Khobragade 2011- till date |
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| Name of the Head |
Dr. Priyadarshi M. Khobragade, Director |
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Brief introduction of the Department
The Postgraduate Diploma Course in Travel and Tourism
which the Department of Travel and Tourism now runs, was started by the Department of Ancient Indian History, culture and Archaeology,
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, in 1985 with the specific objective of creating an awareness about the great cultural heritage of our
country in general and Vidarbha in particular among the people, and to train groups of talented young graduates not only from the region
but also from the rest of the nation so that they can start their career in this field. The intake capacity is 30,
students selected on personal interview and on merit basis. The Head of the Department of the Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology used to be the honorary
Director of the Course and used to run it on self-sufficiency basis till 1990-91 sessions. Thereafter,
from 1991-92 onwards the Course was transferred to a newly created independent, Department of Travel and Tourism was a separate budgetary provision,
but again the Faculty of the Dept. of A.I.H.C. & Archaeology being the Honorary Director of the Department.
Since its inception in 1985, the Course is being run with the help of contributory Faculty.
The department now also runs
M.A. Course in Travel and Tourism with an intake capacity of 20 and it runs
on semester pattern as choice based credit system at the same department.
Two Years (Four Semester) M.A. and One year (Two Semester) Postgraduate Diploma Course
have great potential to the innovative entrepreneurs to start their own business as Travel agents
or as Tour operators. For those who want jobs also get ample opportunities in the fast growing tourism industry.
Most of our former students have been absorbed by the Travel agencies and Tour Operators in and outside Nagpur. Most of
the students from Andaman and Nicobar islands who could successfully complete this Diploma are now well placed in jobs related to
Tourism in the Islands itself. In Nagpur alone, there are more than 18 students who have got jobs in some of the reputed Travel
Agencies and Tour Operators such as Jagson Tours & Travels, Trade Wings, Cox & Kings, Kesari Tours and Travels, Travel House, Flying Cats,
Pra-Kruti Tours and Travels, and Air Lines like Air Arabia and King Fisher, etc. Some other passed our students have been successfully
running their own Travel Agencies. The Orange City Tours and Travels being run by our former student couple and The Horizons by another
former student couple have been doing very profitable business in Nagpur. Some of our former students have also opted for teaching jobs either in
some reputed institutions or started their own IATA coaching centers. Some other are engaged in creating awareness about our glorious past by
conducting free-lance package tours for school and college students and others to various tourist destinations
Courses
a) One Year (Two Semester) Post-Graduate Diploma in Travel & Tourism
b) Two Year (Four Semester) M.A. Master in Travel & Tourism
Courses offered with intake capacity:
One Year Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism : 30
Two years M.A. in Travel and Tourism : 20
Eligibility for admission in P. G. Diploma and M.A. in Travel & Tourism
Any graduate of from stream of recognized University
Syllabus outline : M.A. (Implemented from 2017-18 Session)
| Semester – I | |
| Core Paper – I | 1-T-1 – Tourism Fundamentals |
| Core Paper – II | 1-T-2 – Tourism Resources – India |
| Elective Paper – III | 1-T-3 – Tourism Communication |
| OR | 1-T-4 – Tourism Studies |
| Elective Paper – IV | 1-T-5 – Fundamentals of Tourism Management |
| OR | 1-T-6 – International Tourism |
| Seminar – I | 1-S-1 – Research Paper and Presentation |
| Training – II | 1-P-1 – WTD Event |
| Practical – II | 1-P-2 – Research Planning& Report and Viva-voce |
| Semester – II | |
| Core Paper – I | 2-T-1 – Tourism Transport Services |
| Core Paper – II | 2-T-2 – Tourism Resources – Asia & Pacific |
| Elective Paper – III | 2-T-3 – Hospitality Services Management |
| OR | 2-T-4 – Human Resources Development |
| Elective Paper – IV | 2-T-5 – Tour Operations & Travel Agency Management |
| OR | 2-T-6 – Sustainable & Eco-Tourism |
| Seminar – I | 2-S-1 – Research Paper and Presentation |
| Training – II | 2-P-1 – Travel Planning |
| Practical – II | 2-P-2 – Study Tour& Report and Viva-voce |
| Semester – III | |
| Core Paper – I | 3-T-1 – Tourism Marketing |
| Core Paper – II | 3-T-2 – Tourism Resources – Europe |
| Elective Paper – III | 3-T-3 – Information Technology in Tourism |
| OR | 3-T-4 – Tourism Finance & Accounts |
| Core Paper – IV | For Students from Same Disciplines |
| 3-T-5 – MICE & Event Management | |
| Foundation Paper – IV | For Students from Other Disciplines |
| 3-T-6 – Foundation in Travel & Tourism – I | |
| Seminar – I | 3-S-1 – Research Paper and Presentation |
| Training – II | 3-P-1 – WTD Event |
| Practical – III | 3-P-2 – Research Planning & Report and Viva-voce |
| Semester – IV | |
| Core Paper – I | 4-T-1 – Research Methodology in Tourism |
| Core Paper – II | 4-T-2 – Tourism Resources – America & Africa |
| Elective Paper – III | 4-T-3 – Entrepreneurship Development in Tourism |
| OR | 4-T-4 – Tourism Planning & Development |
| Core Paper – IV | For Students from Same Disciplines |
| 4-T-5 – Tourism Resources of Vidarbha | |
| Foundation Paper – IV | For Students from Other Disciplines |
| 4-T-6 – Foundation in Travel & Tourism – II | |
| Project – I | 4-P-1 – Project Report & Viva-voce |
Syllabus outline : P.G. Diploma (Implemented from 2016-17 Session)
| Semester I | |
| Paper – I | 1T1-PGDTT - Travel & Tourism Fundamentals |
| Paper – II | 1T2- PGDTT - Tourism Resources & Communication |
| Paper – III | 1T3- PGDTT - Tourism Transportation |
| Paper – IV | 1T4-PGDTT - Hospitality & Accommodation Services |
| OR | 1T5-PGDTT - Fundamentals of Tourism Management |
| Seminar I | 1P1-PGDTT - Seminar Paper & Presentation |
| Practical I | 1P2-PGDTT - Project Synopsis & Presentation |
| Project I | 1P3-PGDTT - Project Report & Viva-voce |
| Semester II | |
| Paper – I | 2T1-PGDTT - Travel Ticketing & E-Tourism |
| Paper – II | 2T2-PGDTT - Tour Operations & Travel Agency Business |
| Paper – III | 2T3-PGDTT - Tour Guiding&Escorts Services |
| Paper – IV | 2T4-PGDTT - MICE & Event Management |
| OR | 2T5-PGDTT - Sustainable & Eco-Tourism |
| Seminar II | 2P1-PGDTT - Seminar Paper & Presentation |
| Practical II | 2P2-PGDTT - Tour Itinerary & Presentation |
| Project II | 2P3-PGDTT - Study Tour Report & Viva-voce |
Class Time :- 8.00 a.m. to 02.00 p.m.
Faculty
Name of the Faculty members with their highest qualifications :
Dr. Priyadarshi M. Khobragade,
M.A.,Ph.D., (UGC-JRF),NET in Archaeology & History
Hon. Director Books 4, Article 29 and Seminar-Conference 35
Dr. Arvind Upasni,
M.A. (A.I.H.C. & Archaeology), Ph.D., P.G.Dip.in Travel & Tourism, Masters in
Tourism Management,UGC- NET in Tourism, IATA
Contributory Lecturer
Ms. Vinisha Nichani,
M.A.(Travel and Tourism),
Contributory Lecturer
Mrs. Manjusha Dongre,
M.H.M.C.T., D.B.M., UGC-NET, Experience of Hotel Industry
Contributory Lecturer
Mrs.Neha Dube,
Masters in Tourism Management, IATA, P.G.Dip. in Front office
Contributory Lecturer
Mr. Girish Shende,
M.B.A.(Finance)
Contributory Lecturer
Mr. Neelesh Lanjewar,
B. Tech in Hotel Management, M.T.A.,
Contributory Lecturer
Ms. Bhagyashri Hiradeve,
M.T.A., UGC-NET
Contributory Lecturer
Facilities
a) Furnished Class Room
b) Library with more than 1500 books
c) Lab of State maps and World maps
d) Computer Lab (10 Desktops and 2 Laptop with 4 UPS)
e) 24 hour Internet
f) Projecters, Digital Camaras and electronic podium
Achievements
Achievements of the Department : MERIT LIST OF M.A.
EXAMINATION OF SUMMER – 2014-2015
| Order of Merit | Roll No. |
Name of the Students and Address |
Marks, out of |
CGPA |
01 |
519707 |
VISHWAS SURESH PATIL |
1193 |
9.56 |
02 |
519701 |
ASHISH DUBEY |
1093 |
8.75 |
EXAMINATION OF SUMMER – 2015-2016
| Order of Merit | Roll No. |
Name of the Students and Address |
Marks, out of |
CGPA |
01 |
639561 |
NUPUR DEY |
EXAMINATION OF SUMMER – 2016-2017
| Order of Merit | Roll No. |
Name of the Students and Address |
Marks, out of |
CGPA |
01 |
804930 |
VINISHA NICHANI |
533 |
9.00 |
EXAMINATION OF SUMMER – 2017-2018
| Order of Merit | Roll No. |
Name of the Students and Address |
Marks, out of |
CGPA |
01 |
597502 |
EKTA SUKHDEVE |
Of the 500 and odd successful students, more than 400 students have found jobs in Travel and Tourism related organizations like–
SOTC (Kuoni Travels)
Cox & Kings
Jagson Tours & Travels
Nirmal Tours & Travels
Kesari Tours & Travels
Travel House
Prakruti Tours & Travels
Trade Wings,
Flying Cats
Air Lines – Air Arabia, King Fisher, etc.
Club Seven
Make My Trip (Travel Company)
Alumni
Few Distinguished Alumni of the Department :
P.G. Diploma
1. Aditya Shekhar Gupta,2000-01,Propritar, Horizon Safari
2. Ajaykumar Meshram, 1999-200,Assistant Professor in Sheila Rahejha Institute of H.M.
3. Amila Ramteke,Air Hostes, Air India Express
4. Amit Nasri,Manager, Cox & Kings, Raipur
5. Arvind Upasani,
Branch Head, Flying Cats Academy
6. Divya Das, 2000-01,
Freelance Lecturer with Thomas Cook CoL and TMI Academy Delhi
7. Enakshi Surpam,
Editor & Prof-reader, A.I.R., Nagpur
8. Kapil Ramteke,
Director, Maitrideep Travels, Nagpur
9. Manish Chore, 2013-15
Thomas Cook Nagpur
10. Manoj Sonone,Press & Information Burrow, Central Govt, Nagpur
11. Mamta Solanki,
Contributory Faculty of Travel & Tourism Deptt.
12. Minakshi Gajbhiye, 1995-96Faculty of Bhagwati Girls Jr. College, Nandanvan
13. Mrunalini Ramteke,Asst. Prof. in Govt. Hotel Mangment college, Nagpur
14. Neelesh Shinde,Manager, H.SBC,Mumbai
15. Nitesh Wankhade,Country Club, Nagpur
16. Padma Gupta,2000-01Horizon Holidays, Nagpur
17. Pravin Sonavne, Clerk at LAD College Nagpur
18. Pallavi Shimple, Tourist Officer, Chattisgarh Tourism Department
19. Ravindra Bhaware, Managing Director, Leela Excursions pvt. Ltd.
20. Ritesh Yogesh Bawangade, Rashi Holidays
21. Sandip Solanki, Director, Orange City Tours & Travels
22. Santosh Telang, 2000-01 Proprietor, Swami Holidays,
Chandrapur
23. Shailesh Ambhorkar,2016 freelance travel Guide
24. Shailesh Bhoyar, Sales Executive, Kesri Travels, Nagpur
25. Shishir Shende,
Executive-Trade Finance, S.B.I., Nagpur
26. Shrikant Dhumraket, Director, Kesri Travels, Chandrapur
27. Miss Charllote, Total Travels, Nagpur
28. Sumant Moitra, Zonal Manager, Thomas Cook, Kolkata
29. Sushil Dongre, Branch Manager, Cox & Kings, Nagpur
30. Triuptimani Rocque, 2000-01 Sales Manager, Nikhar Travels
31. Vinay Raut, Director, Tajashree Travels, Nagpur
32. Vijayendra Pande, Deputy Registrar, University of Hyderabad
33. Yuvraj Padole, GM of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Corporation, Bhopal
M. A.
1. Dr. Ashish Dubey, 2014-16 Lokmat Samachar
2. Anita Yadav, 2013-15 Amravati
3. Hema Jachak , 2013-15 Clerk in Dep. Of Fine Arts Nagpur
4. Manish Chore,2013-15 Thomas Cook Nagpur
5. Minakshi Gajbhiye, 2014-16 Faculty of Bhagwati Girls Travel & Tourism Jr. Colg. Nagpur
6. Mohini Gajbhiye, 2013-15 Contributory Faculty of Travel & Tourism Deptt.
7. Nupur Dey, 2015-17 Banglore
8. Padma Gupta,2013-15 Horizon Holidays, Nagpur
9. Dr. Vinod kumar Tiwari, MO in Public Health Department, Nagpur
10. Vinod Pachpor, 2013-15 Waghville Water Park, Nagpur
11. Viswas Patil, 2014-16 Asst. Prof. and Soft Skills Trainer at SB Jain College of Eng. &Management
12. Yuvraj Padole, 2013-15 GM of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Corporation, Bhopal
Events
Current Events (Seminars / Workshops / Conference / Other Activities)
Celebrated :- World Tourism Day on 27 September and India Tourism Day on 25 January
Conducted :- Seminar on the topic related with WTO and Vidarbha region
Conducted :- Educational Long Study Tour and Short Study Tours
Conducted :- Heritage Walk and Nature trail
Conducted :- Star Hotel Visit and Guest Lectures
Conducted :- Workshop on Historical Tourism and Research Method
Others
Objectives of the Department:
a) To create awareness among students about the glorious heritage of our country;
b) To introduce students to various job opportunities in Tourism industry;
c) To train students for jobs related to fast growing Tourism industry.
Specialization(s), if any:
Indian Tourism and we teach about Indian History & Culture, World Tourist Destinations, Travel Business & Management, Tourism Marketing, Hotel Operations, Ticketing, Cargo Handling and More….
Career Prospects:
As Tourist Guide, Tourist Adviser, Travel Consultant, Hotel Manager, Tourist Officer in Govt. Tourism Departments, Airlines, Travel Agencies, Hotel Industry, Tour Operators, Cargo Industry & other
Extension Activities of the Department:
a) Long Study Tour
b) Short Study Tour
c) Nature Trail, Heritage Walk
d) Visit to local places of Tourist interest like Museum, Temples, Star Hotels, Airport etc.
Highlights of the Department :
a) Highly Qualified and Experienced Teaching Staff
b) Furnished Class Room
c) Computer Lab with Nine Desktop and two Laptop
d) Library with more than 1500 books and journals
e) Digital Class room with LCD & OHP Projectors
f) Digital Camera and Podium
Proposed to start from the next session –
- Certificate Course in Tourist Guides/Escorts& Photography
- Diploma Course in Circuit of Buddhist Tourism and Wild Life Tourism
- Travel Desk and d) Ph.D. research program
Expertise available in the Department:
a) Expertise in Wild Life Tourism, Historical Tourism, Religious Tourism and also in Indian
as well as foreign Tourism.
b) Divisional officer of State Tourism of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh have
given expertise suggestion to the deptt.
c) Alumni of Deptt. are also expertise.
Photo Gallery
Contact
Behind Bhasha Bhavan,
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University,
Mahatma Jyotiba Phuley Educational Campus,
Amravati Road, Nagpur 440 033
Mob. (Director) 09623184742,
Mob. (Clerk) 07775943403.