A Comprehensive Review of Tourism Education in India

Kumari B

Published on: 2024-03-27

Abstract

Tourism serves multifaceted roles in society, encompassing aspects of commerce, recreation, profession, entrepreneurship, culture, sustainability, and academia. This paper conducts a systematic literature review of tourism education in India, aiming to provide insights into its current state and future directions. Employing a descriptive analysis grounded in the Theory-Context-Characteristics-Methods framework, themes from 23 years of research are identified. Furthermore, qualitative content analysis utilizing the RQDA package in R 4.3.2 examines titles and keywords. The review delineates the landscape of tourism education research in India, a nation pivotal to the global economy. Key research areas include curriculum development, skill enhancement, and bridging industry-academia gaps. Moreover, the exploration extends to technological integration, sustainability initiatives, and adaptive strategies, indicating promising prospects. Nonetheless, opportunities exist for broader inquiries into value-driven pedagogies, entrepreneurial training, and transformative educational practices.