UNESCO Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

*This program is an activity within the framework of the UNESCO Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

Theme 

“The Change I Want to Make”

What is the one thing you would like to change the most to make your school, workplace, community, country or the world a better place? How would you bring about that change?

Please share your concrete ideas.

Guidelines

1. Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2018) in one of the following age categories: a) Children (ages up to 14) b) Youth (ages 15 - 25)
2. Essays must be 700 words or less in English, French, Spanish or German, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese, excluding essay title and cover page. Essays may be typed or printed.
3. Entries may be submitted by postal mail or online.

• IMPORTANT: To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page and follow the required steps.

1. Entries submitted by postal mail must include a cover page (free format) indicating

(1)    category (Children or Youth) (2) your essay title (3) your name (4) address (5) phone number (6) e-mail (7) nationality (8) age as of June 15, 2018 (9) gender (10) school name (if applicable) (11) word count.

1. Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group. Please enclose a list of participants' names, ages and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director.

• Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.
• We are unable to confirm receipt of essays.

1. Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.
2. Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
3. Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizer.
4. If you have questions, please consult the FAQ section below.

Deadline- Entries must be received by June 15, 2018 (23:59 your local time).

Awards

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

• 1st Prize: Certificate, prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$900 as of February 2018) and gift ... 1 entrant
• 2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$450 as of February 2018) and gift ... 2 entrants
• 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift ... 5 entrants

Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift ... 25 entrants

• 1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony to be held in Tokyo, Japan on November 23, 2018 and will receive the Minister of Education Award. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizer.)
• Additional awards (Recognition for Effort, Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable.
• All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2018 (Japan time) on this website. Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in December 2018.
• We are unable to answer individual inquiries concerning contest results.

For more information please check the Link

Travelism -2019 Upcoming Event @ DTTM, Central University of Jammu

Department of Tourism and Travel Management

School of Business Studies

Central University of Jammu

Invitation

Come Let’s Celebrate the Spirit of Incredible India!

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to inform you that the Department of Tourism & Travel Management, Central University of  Jammu  will host  spectrum  of  events  to  mark  the  occasion  of “PARYATAN  PARV” and “WORLD TOURISM DAY” during  25^th to 27^th September 2019.  We request you to motivate your students for participation in the above event.

Documentary Making Competitionn 

GUIDELINES:

·         Each documentary must be based on this year’s ‘PARYATAN PARV’ theme: ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ (Tourism in India OR Any relevant social issues in India).

·         Each documentary must be no longer than 5-7 minutes. Opening/or closing credit are not required, but (if added) may be an additional 10 seconds in total.

·         The documentary must be in English/or Hindi language or have no dialogue at all.

·         Ensure that all content in your documentary (including footage, music, images, props, etc.) is your own. If you include any copyrighted content, you must be able to provide written permission for its use. Entries containing any unauthorised content will be disqualified.

·         Students may enter individually or in group.

·         Each documentary may only be submitted once.

·         Entrants may submit only one documentary.

·         Entry is free, and is open to all students of the university.

·         Be creative with the theme, you can include it in your documentary as a spoken line, in the background, as a caption or in some other way..

·         Prizes to be won and Certificates to all participants.

·         The judges may disqualify a documentary if they have reason to believe that it does not comply with the entry Terms and Conditions, so make sure you have read them thoroughly!

·         The decision of the judge will be final.

DEBATE COMPETITION

Topic for Debate:  “Tourism benefits the world”

                                                                "Tourism as a tool for Employment Generation"  

GUIDELINES:

·         Entry is free, and is open to all students of the university.

·         Each team shall comprise of two members, one member will speak For the motion and another will speak Against the motion.

·         Medium of expression may be Hindi or English.

·         Each speaker shall get 5 minutes to speak.

·         Paper reading is strictly prohibited.

·         Students are expected to speak for a total time period of five minutes, for presenting their viewpoints which is followed by two minutes of questioning and rebuttals.

·         The debate will be held in front of Panel of Judges

·         Judges judge the participants on the basis of their performance, thinking, Confidence & Knowledge about the topic.

·         Prizes to be won and Certificates to all participants.

·         The decision of the judge will be final.

QUIZ COMPETITION

Incredible India Quiz 2018

India has a myriad of landscapes, great heritage, culture and flora and fauna.  The quiz would test your knowledge on Incredible India.

GUIDELINES:

·         The Competition is open to all students studying in the Central University of Jammu.

·         Each team shall comprise of two members.

·         There will be a written preliminary round and teams will be selected for the final.

·         Finals will be oral with audio- visual questions.

·         The specific rules regarding evaluation procedure, time to reply a particular answer and the type of round will be given before the competition.

·         The Quiz is based on this year’s theme: ‘Dekho Apna Desh’.

·         The quiz will include questions evolving around India (particular focus on Indian Culture, heritage, Indian Geography, Economy, tourism destinations, tourism attractions etc.

·         Prizes to be won and Certificates to all participants.

·         The decision of the judge will be final.

NUKKAD NATAK COMPETITION

THEME OF THE: ANY RELEVANT SOCIAL ISSUE IN INDIA

GUIDELINES:

·         The Competition is open to all students studying in the Central University of Jammu.

·         The play may be in Hindi, English or Hinglish. Please avoid other language except for very small lines.

·         Acoustic and percussion instruments will be allowed.

·         No props will be provided.

·         Use of fire/water/smoke machines (or anywhere in its vicinity) is strictly prohibited.

·         Teams are expected to mention approximate time for their plays at the time of registration.

·         Maximum time limit for the play: 15 Minutes.

·         Costumes and make-up should be according to the themes.

·         Vulgarity or bitter insinuation should be avoided. Only innocent satire or humour is expected.

·         Participating team should submit two copies of the script.

·         Judging Criteria: Dramatisation, script, crowd interaction and overall impact.

·         Prizes to be won and Certificates to all participants.

·         The decision of the judge will be final.

Cultutral Dance

GUIDELINES:

                                                            GROUP DANCE

·         The Competition is open to all students studying in the Central University of Jammu.

·         Dance categories for the competition are the following:  Folk Dance, Classical, Contemporary and Hip Hop.

·         For Contemporary and Hip Hop dance categories, all groups should focus on any of the following themes: Tourism Awareness and Pride of Incredible India.

·         The song on which the dance will be performed can be of any language.

·         Duration of the performance should not exceed 7 minutes.

·         Participants should wear proper dress and make up.

·         Each team should comprise of minimum 3 and maximum 10 members.

·         The participating team will be responsible for removal of their sets/properties etc. immediately after the competition of their performance.

·         Judgement will be based on choreography, rhythms, taal, synchronization, costume and overall presentation and performance of the students.

·         Prizes to be won and Certificates to all participants.

·         The decision of the judge will be final.

SOLO DANCE

·         The dance should be classical/ folk/ creative.

·         The song on which the dance will be performed can be of any language.

·         Participants should wear proper dress and make up.

·         Duration of the performance should not exceed 7 minutes.

·         Participants can perform on track.  

·         The performance will be judged on the basis of creativity, rhythm, gestures, expression, and overall presentation.

·         Prizes to be won and Certificates to all participants.

·         The decision of the judge will be final.

For more information contact :

Ranjeet Kumar Raman

Assistant Professor 

Department of Tourism & Travel Management

Central University of Jammu

Email : 8713091751 

Tourism Management: A New Age Career Solution

§  Tourism Perspective

             Tourism is well accepted as an instrument for economic prosperity, employment generation and community empowerment. It stimulates growth through sustainable enterprise creation, livelihood generation, foreign exchange revenues, reducing poverty and inequality, preserving natural and cultural heritage, and upgrading infrastructure particularly in remote and backward areas. Tourism is alive with dynamic growth, new destinations, new markets, new activities, new technology and dynamic changes. Record numbers of tourists are traveling the globe, attracted by an increased variety of tour packages, independent itineraries, cruises, adventure experiences. International tourism continues to exceed expectations, supporting economic growth in both advanced and emerging economies and bringing much needed support to job creation, GDP and the balance of payments of many destinations. The growth of tourism and related employment is seen as part of the broad shift from a manufacturing to a service economy in many developed and developing countries around the world. This upward trend looks likely to continue into the future.

§  Career Opportunities in Tourism

            Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries. It is made up of many components, the principal ones being attraction, amenities, accessibility, accommodation, activities and ancillary services. Tourism related work can be found in many private and public sector areas: tourism operations, destination management, conservation/environmental management, hospitality and hotel management, transport, marketing, facility management, regional and national government bodies, and global business. The businesses that provide these services require knowledgeable business managers. Tourism skills are critically needed, and there are many opportunities available in a multitude of fields. Because tourism is diverse and complex and each sector has many job opportunities and career paths, it is virtually impossible to list and describe all the jobs one might consider in this large field. However, as a student interested in tourism, you could examine the following potential places of employment include:

1. Tourism Attractions

            Every region and state in India has major and minor tourism attractions that attract visitors and generate tourism revenue. Attractions include historic sites, heritage sites, temples, museums, art galleries, botanical gardens, zoos, water parks, amusement parks and cultural attractions. India has a wealth of cultural and heritage attractions. All attractions, large or small, need people to market the attraction, maintain the facility and manage the operation. The tourism attractions sector offers a wide range of employment opportunities, ranging from seasonal part time to permanent full time positions.  Attractions such as amusement parks and theme parks are a major source of tourism employment.

2. Travel Trade

            There are two segments in the travel trade sector. The first is the retail segment of the industry, made up of travel agencies. The second is the wholesale segment, made up of tour operators. Retail Travel Agencies sell travel packages as well as individual travel components, such as airline tickets, car rentals and hotel reservations. Wholesale Tour Operators Tour operators develop and package tours to sell to the retail trade. Some tour operators specialize in tours to international destinations; others focus on groups coming into India. They respond to change in the industry by developing new and unique products that have a competitive edge in price, value and variety. Travel and Trade employees focus on the development, research, packaging, promotion, and delivery of a traveler’s experiences. Both retail and wholesale operations employ many people in a variety of positions.

             

3. Events Management

            Event management is one of the fastest-growing segments of the tourism industry.  There are a growing number of special events that encourage travellers to go to areas to which they may not otherwise go. Many of these events are so successful that they have become national or international attractions. There are also thousands of smaller events and festivals organized across India each year. Many communities host an annual event to celebrate their history, culture, ethnic roots or geography. Likewise, sports are popular throughout the world, with many sports teams and enterprises becoming big businesses and offering job opportunities in the sport management and sport marketing areas. The planning and organizing of any special event can be complex and demanding. All facets need to be coordinated so that the event will run efficiently and profitably. Events and sports allow opportunities for volunteers to gain exposure and experience. Event management is emerging as a professional field and is providing a new source of job opportunities.

4. MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) Planner

            Business people frequently meet to share ideas, research and information, to solve problems or to develop new strategies or products. Organizations send their employees to conferences, sales meetings, networking conventions and professional development. Many cities are devoting public funds to build convention centers to compete in this growing market. Companies exhibit their products at specialized exhibitions and trade shows.  Many organizations and corporations are hiring people whose job responsibilities are to arrange, plan, and conduct MICE.

5. Global Distributions Systems and Online Companies

          There are currently four large global distributions systems (GDSs) and a number of smaller ones. GDSs are computer reservation systems which sell tickets for multiple airlines, book hotels, reserve rental cars, and conduct other transactions related to travel. The big four are Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, and Worldspan. They own some of the largest online travel companies providing thousands of jobs. Other large online agencies are Expedia, Booking.com, MakeMyTrip.com, Yatra.com, Via.com, and FlightShop. In addition, there are many smaller companies providing services ranging from search to purchase.

6. Leisure, Recreation and Entertainment

            Jobs in leisure, recreation and entertainment are enormous. The recreation and entertainment includes many different types of attractions: amusement parks, cultural centres, art galleries, casinos, halls of fame, aquariums and water parks, etc. Leisure, recreation and entertainment sectors are growing fast.

7. Tour Companies

            Tour companies offer employment opportunities in such positions as tour manager, tour coordinator, tour planner, sales representative, group tour specialist, incentive tour coordinator, costing specialist, hotel coordinator, office supervisor, and managerial positions. Often a graduate will begin employment as a management trainee, working in all the departments of the company before a permanent assignment is made.

8. Travel Agencies

            Travel agencies range from very small to very large businesses. There exist both online travel agencies and the traditional agencies. The smaller businesses are very much like any other small business. Very few people carry out all the business operations, and jobs include travel counseling, and managerial activities. In large offices, job opportunities are more varied and include branch manager, tour planners, domestic travel counsellors, international travel counsellors, commercial account specialists and advertising managers.

9. Travel Writing

            A number of opportunities are available in travel writing for editors, staff writers, and freelance writers. Major travel firms need public relations officers who write and edit, disseminate information, develop communication vehicles, obtain publicity, arrange special events, do public speaking, plan public relations campaigns, and so on. A travel photographer could find employment in either public relations or travel writing. Television is a medium with increasing opportunities. The Internet has become a major communication medium for the travel industry and provides job opportunities.

10. Airlines

            The airlines are a major travel industry employer, offering a lot of jobs at many levels, ranging from entry level to top management, including reservation agents, flight attendants, maintenance staff, baggage handlers, airline food service jobs, sales, sales jobs, training staff, office jobs, ticket agents, and research jobs. As passenger traffic continues to increase, airports are undergoing major renovations, and are expanding retail operations and marketing efforts. This also means new positions are created.

11. Cruise Companies

            The cruise industry is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry today. Water-based businesses include cruise lines, water taxis, ferry companies and other forms of water transportation. All of these different methods of travel have associated job opportunities. Because of their similarity in operations, the cruise industry has many of the same jobs as the lodging industry. The variety of positions in this sector is large, and many jobs allow employees to travel and explore India and the world.

12. Rental Car and Bus Companies

            The travel and transportation subsector plays a crucial role within the Indian tourism industry. The majority of international travellers use private vehicles to travel within the country. Because many international travellers arrive at their destinations by air, they often need rental cars or bus transport to get them from the airport to their accommodations or events. This constant demand supports a large number of national and international rental car companies as well as regular shuttle bus and taxicab trips. With increased pleasure air travel and the growth of fly/drive programs, rental car companies are becoming an ever more important segment of the travel industry. There are many positions in each of these types of companies.

13. Rail Transport

               Rail travel is a relaxed, scenic way to travel, and is becoming increasingly popular as a vacation, rather than only as a way to get to a vacation spot. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has been set up by the Ministry of Railways with the basic purpose of hiving off entire catering and tourism activity of the railways. Rail based Tourism in India will be the specific vehicle for achieving high growth in coordination with state agencies, tour operators, travel agents and the hospitality industry. The IRCTC employs staff for positions from selling rail tour package to operating the rail based tourism products.

14. Tourist Offices and Information Centers

            Numerous jobs are available in tourist offices and information centers. Tourist Information Officers provide travel and accommodation information to tourists, promote tourism, and assess tourist opportunities for local communities. Many State Tourism Boards have Tourist Information Centers (TICs) and hire employees to provide this information.

15. Tourism Research and Analyst

          Market research is essential in order to make informed plans and decisions. Tourism research consists of the collection and analysis of data from both primary and secondary sources. The tourism researcher plans market studies, consumer surveys, and the implementation of research projects. A market research analyst determines the market for new products develops advertising strategies and evaluates the best business sites for various types of commercial enterprises. Information collected may be about an organization's own market and/or about competitors' markets. The reports that are generated from this research are useful in planning and decision-making. They measure the impact of tourism on the economy and find out what tourism consumers need and expect. Researchers and analysts can be found in many government tourism departments, and at market research firms. Research jobs are available in national tourism offices, state/provincial travel offices, and private firms.

16. Tourism Education, Training and Skill Development

            Education and its effectiveness are universal issues which have a bearing on the development of nation. The educational systems that churn out tourism education in large proportion assume considerable significance here. Today, India is one of the youngest nations in the world with more than 62% of its population in the working age group (15-59 years), and more than 54% of its total population below 25 years of age. This poses a formidable challenge and a huge opportunity. To reap this demographic dividend, India needs to equip its workforce with employable skills and knowledge so that they can contribute substantively to the economic growth of the country. In the last twenty years, the growth of tourism education in India has been phenomenal. At present, good numbers of High Performing Knowledge Institutions (HPKIs) offer different programs at varying levels, including certificates, diplomas, undergraduate, post- graduate and doctoral degrees in tourism related domain. There are huge job opportunities for administrators, educators, trainers, professors, researchers, and academic associates in tourism education, training and skill development institutions. Typical employers are Central Universities (CUs), State Universities (SUs), IITTMs, Colleges, Polytechnic Institutions, Vocation Training Institutions (VTIs) and Skill Development Centres (SDCs).

17. Tourism Officer

          A tourism officer works to develop and enhance the visitor facilities of a region and to stimulate tourism growth in order to produce economic benefits for a particular region or destination. They often work for local authorities but may also work within private companies or other public sector agencies. Typical employers are National Tourism Organization (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India), State Tourism Development Corporations (STDCs), India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), Regional/Tourism Development Authorities.

18. Travel Consultant

            Travel consultants provide information, advice and booking services for people wishing to travel. Travel consultants in large organisations may specialise in particular areas such as business, international or domestic travel. Most travel consultants work on a commission basis and work long hours including weekends. Travel consultants may also work in call centres.

19. Tour Guiding

            Tour Guide is a person who guides visitors in the language of their choice and interprets the cultural and natural heritage of an area which person normally possesses an area-specific qualification usually issued and/or recognised by the appropriate authority (The World Federation of Tour Gide Association). Guides play a vital role in bringing satisfaction to tourists visiting a country/region /state. The opportunity of direct interaction with the tourists makes them all the more responsible for projecting the correct image of the country / region, giving factually correct information about the destination, ensuring the safety and well being of the tourists as well as pleasant and satisfying stay for them during their visits. There are different types of tour guides (e.g. local level tourist guide, state-level tourist guides and regional level Guides) in India. For Regional Level Guides (RLGs), Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) conducts regional level tourist guides training programme and the certifying authority is the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India

20. e-Tourism (ICT and Tourism)

            Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) act a major driver of the tourism industry. The concept of e-Tourism can be described as the digitization of all elements in the tourism supply chain. The many stakeholders and processes comprised by the tourism industry can be supported by eTourism solutions in order to manage their enterprise, provide and get timely information, handle transactions, share information and knowledge, etc. For instance, application of advanced information technology to provide tourist information via navigation systems or PDAs (personal digital assistants) is growing. Another technology creating tourism jobs is the Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS has become a widely used aid to navigation worldwide, and is also a useful tool for mapmaking, land surveying, and commerce. Consequently, additional technical manpower will continue to be needed for tourism managers to achieve the best results. People skilled in user interface, database management, web technologies, business intelligence, business analysis, market research, and computer graphics are among those who can look forward to opportunities in the industry.

21. Food and Beverage Service

            Food and beverage businesses include bars and pubs, cafés, providing meals to individuals, caterers and contractors, fast food outlets, full service restaurant, lounges and night clubs. Food and Beverage Services employees perform a variety of tasks to maintain operations and promote guest services in eating and drinking establishments. In addition, highly trained managers having a strong background in this sector are required to oversee the development and performance of large restaurant chains.

22.  Accommodation Businesses

          Accommodation is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the tourism industry. The benefits of growth are reaped by those looking for careers in this sector. New jobs are being created, movement along one's career path is accelerated, and opportunities for positions and careers in different regions and types of establishments are increasing. Accommodation businesses provide lodging or short-term housing for people who are away from their homes for business or vacation. The range of jobs in hotels and motels is extremely broad. Many businesses providing accommodation also provide some form of food and beverage service. Many hotels and resorts also offer other services such as a spa or beauty salon. Accommodation employees perform tasks related to the operation of lodging facilities and the care of guests who use these facilities, either through direct guest contact or the provision of background services that enhance the guest experience.

23. Tourism Entrepreneurship

            The Indian capacity for harnessing entrepreneurship has not been fully realized. The MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) sector contributes to only 17% of GDP as compared to 85% in Taiwan, 60% in China and 50% in Singapore. Given the realities of rapidly changing economic landscape in the country, entrepreneurship opportunities have emerged as an important source of meeting the aspirations of the youth. Business opportunity in tourism sector may be in anywhere along the tourism supply chain.

Employment Outlook

            The tourism industry provides an array of exciting careers from government roles, to local or international opportunities. Jobs include working directly with customers as well as those in corporate and management roles. World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that Travel & Tourism will directly generate 24 million new jobs globally by 2023. To achieve this outcome, the tourism industry requires skilled workers to provide quality services and products to our guests. If you love this industry, and you have a passion for it, you can go all kinds of places.