Course Content
Chapter 1: Hospitality Industry
Learning Objectives Define hospitality management and its core principles Identify the main sectors within the hospitality industry Understand the nature of hospitality as a service Explain the role of a manager in hospitality Recognize career paths and the importance of practical employment
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Chapter 2: Definitions of Tourism
Learning Objectives Define tourism and its basic components Describe the evolution of tourism from ancient times to today Differentiate between different types of tourism Explain the economic and social importance of tourism Analyze the positive and negative impacts of tourism
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Chapter 3: Meaning of Visitors, Tourists and Excursionists
Learning Objectives Differentiate between a visitor, a tourist, and an excursionist Understand different types of tourists and travelers Explain the primary motivations for why people travel Classify travelers based on their purpose and behavior
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Chapter 4: Lodging – Meeting Guest Needs
Learning Objectives Trace the historical evolution of lodging from ancient times to modern hotels Identify and describe different types of hotel properties Explain how classification systems help guests choose accommodations Understand how lodging in Nepal has evolved to meet diverse guest needs
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Chapter 5: Guest Room
Learning Objectives Identify and describe the different types of hotel rooms Explain the standard placement of guest supplies and amenities in a room Understand the various statuses a guest room can have during daily operations Recognize how room types and amenities cater to different guest needs
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Chapter 6: Hotel and Lodging Operations
Learning Objectives Identify the major functional departments in a hotel Explain the roles and responsibilities of each operational department Understand how different departments work together to serve guests Recognize the structure of hotel operations in a Nepali context
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Protected: Travel and Tourism
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Key Terms

  • Visitor: A person traveling to a place outside their usual environment for less than a year.

  • Tourist: A visitor who stays at least one night in the destination.

  • Excursionist (Same-day Visitor): A visitor who does not stay overnight.

  • Motivation: The reason or driving force behind a person’s decision to travel.

  • VFR: Visiting Friends and Relatives, a specific category of traveler.

 

Chapter Summary
This chapter clarified the key definitions used in tourism. We learned that a visitor is the broadest category, which is then split into tourists (who stay overnight) and excursionists (who do not). We also explored different types of tourists based on their behavior, such as backpackers and explorers, and discussed the main motivations that drive people to travel, including physical, cultural, and interpersonal reasons. Understanding these distinctions is the first step in providing personalized and effective service.