DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (Tourism) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
TOURISM ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define Tourism Entrepreneurship. What are its
characteristics?
2. Define Entrepreneur and explain the concept of
entrepreneurship.
3. Explain the risk and return aspects of the opportunity in
transport sector of tourism.
4. Explain the determinants of success of the venture in
accommodation sector.
5. Write of your own how shopping and restaurant services
attract tourist to our country.
6. State the role and functions of tourist guides in the
tourism development.
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7. What is the stake of the Government in tourism
development in India?
8. Write short notes on
resorts
entrepreneurial culture.
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the qualities of a successful tourism
entrepreneur.
10. Enumerate the risk and return aspects of the opportunity
in Tourism Accommodation.
11. Discuss in detail about the success of venture in shopping
and restaurant sector.
12. Discuss the problems and prospectus of tour operators in
India.
13. Explain the barriers for the development of rural tourism
in India. Suggest measures to overcome such barriers.
14. Explain the source of finance in tourism accommodation
sector.
15. Explain various special programmes of Assistance offered
to entrepreneurs in tourism sector.
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