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Nagarjuna University Offers Tourism Course
Great job generations that they are, it is only natural that there are eager takers for courses in tourism and travel management. no wonder, the two-year course of Masters in Tourism and Travel Mnagement, being offered by the Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) is quit popular.
There is a great response to this newly introduced course. Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) is the first University to offer such a course. Till now,National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality and management at Gachibowli in Hyderabad, a deemed university, was the only institute offering niche courses in tourism sectors. all the 30 students, who passed out in 2005-06 have got employment offers in aviation sector and AP Tourism. This proved to be a catalyser for others and there are more joining the tourism course bandwagon. That this two-year job oriented course comes at a nominal fee is an additional incentive. This year, 14 students have been admitted through an entrance test “This is a new course and Iam excited iabout it. There are lot of employment opportunities and Iam confident that I will land myself in a job during the project work period itself,” says Anuradha of Srikakulam, who joined the course this year.
“This course offers a right royal route to a career in airlines,” said Syeda Saher Hyza, another student. There are otheres who feel that the knowledge and skills gained from the course could be put to use in developing local tourism in their respective aresa. they feel that there are enough places with tourism potential in their areas and they could be exploited.
“There are tunnels linking Tripuresari temple in Tripurantakam of Prakasam district to Srisailam temple. There are even historical evidences vouching for the existence of these tunnel routes. If only the Archaeological Department comes forward to develop them, they could become hot tourist destinations. this could boost tourism locally,” said Kanta Rao, another student.
“It is important that the students should have good communication skills, love towards history, willingness to explore new locations and a knowledge of culture, society and cuisine. The focus should be on providing maximum help to the tourists and keep them in comfort,” said Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) Tourism and Hospitality department head VVL Narasimha Rao. “the travel and tourism sector is dynamic sector and there are myriad employment opportunities,