Tourism Policy and Planning in Bangladesh.

ISBN:

9789811570148

Title:

Author:

Rahman, Muhammad Shoeb-Ur.

Personal Author:

Rahman, Muhammad Shoeb-Ur.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (297 pages)

Contents:

Intro -- Introduction -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Part I: Tourism Policy in Bangladesh -- Chapter 1: Policy Overview for Bangladesh Tourism -- Introduction -- Tourism Development in Bangladesh: Areas of Concentration -- Sea Beach and Marine Tourism Development -- Forest-Based Tourism Development -- Riverine and Rural Tourism Development -- Cultural Tourism Development -- Community-Based Tourism Development -- Miscellaneous -- Methodology -- An Overview of National Tourism Policy (NTP) in Bangladesh -- Positioning Tourism in Five-Year Plans of Bangladesh -- National Tourism Policy: A Way Forward -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Tourism Administration -- Chapter 2: Theoretical Discussion on Tourism Administration with Reference to Bangladesh -- Introduction -- A Limited Research Periphery of Tourism Administration -- Tourism Administration Is Not Tourism Management -- Tourism Administrators and Tourism Administration -- Institutionalisation of Tourism Administration -- Tourism Administration: The Bangladesh Perspective -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: The Role of Local Government in Tourism Development: Evidence from Kuakata, Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Local Government's Roles -- Functions and Structure of Local Government in Bangladesh -- Barriers in Tourism Development -- Tourism Promotion from the Point of View of Global and Local Perspective -- Kuakata: The Study Area -- Research Methodology -- Findings and Discussions -- Potentials of Kuakata as a Tourist Attraction -- Barriers in Tourism Development in Kuakata -- Peoples' Anticipation from Local Government -- Local Government's Plan for Kuakata Tourism Development -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Part III: Required Tourist Facilities and Services -- Chapter 4: Tourism Policy Analysis of Required Tourist Facilities in Bangladesh.

Introduction -- Tourism Policy: The Concept -- Bangladesh's Tourism Policy -- Policy Analysis of Required Tourist Facilities: Bangladesh Perspective -- Accommodation -- Transportation -- Food and Beverages -- Sightseeing and Tour Guiding -- Visa and Entry -- Currency Converting -- Safety and Security -- Other Facilities -- Tourist Facility Management: A Framework -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Tourism Facility Design Standards and Development in Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Tourism Facilities Offered to Tourists -- Transportation Facilities -- Accommodation Facilities -- Food Service Facilities -- Conference, Convention, Meeting, Exhibition and Relevant Facilities -- Recreation and Entertainment Facilities -- Tourism Facility Design Standards: Global Perspectives -- Tourism Facility Design Standards in Bangladesh -- Evaluation of Tourism Facility Design in Bangladesh -- Recommendations and Conclusions -- References -- Part IV: Tour Routes in Bangladesh and Their Regional Connections -- Chapter 6: "Staying Connected": Policies for Tour Routes in Bangladesh and the Regional and International Connectivity -- Introduction -- Connectivity and Tourism -- Tour Route Planning and Role of Connectivity in Tour Route Planning -- Role of Promotion in Connectivity and Tour Route Planning -- Present State of Tourism Promotion in Bangladesh -- Social Media as a Tool of Tourism Promotion and Connectivity -- Evaluation of Bangladesh's Tourism Policy with Respect to Promotion, Connectivity and Tour Route Planning -- Comparative Study on the Tourism Policy Between Bangladesh and India -- Tourism Development Through Regional and International Connectivity -- Challenges of Developing and Implementing Tourism Policy in Bangladesh -- Recommendations and Conclusion -- References.

Part V: Legislative Framework, Organisational Entitles and Investment Policies in Tourism -- Chapter 7: Visa and Immigration for Tourists in Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Visa and Immigration: Some Conceptual Debates -- The Background -- Why Are Visa Restrictions Imposed by Nation-States? -- Why Countries Are Refrained from Visa Restriction Imposition? -- The Global Tourism Industry's Link with Visa and Immigration Policies -- Visa and Immigration Restrictions: Advantages and Disadvantages -- Tourism Industry in Bangladesh -- Bangladesh's International Tourism: Number of Arrivals -- International Tourism: Receipts as % of Total Exports -- Visa Policies of Bangladesh -- Visa Exemption -- Visa on Arrival (VoA) -- Transit Visa -- Visa Extension -- No Visa Required (NVR) Seal or Vignette -- Refusal of Entry -- Immigration Rules -- Formalities for Entry and Exit -- Regulations for Customs -- Passports -- Bangladesh Immigration Statistics -- Visa and Immigration: Issues and Ways to Overcome -- Conclusion -- References -- Part VI: Investment and Capital in Tourism -- Chapter 8: The Involvement of Private Sector in Tourism in Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Literature Review -- Role of Private Sector in the Tourism Industry -- Providing Support Activities -- Economic Growth -- Developing Business Opportunity -- Sponsor Events -- Co-ordinate with Local Government -- Provide Quality Service Through Manpower Development -- Involve Local Communities -- Ensuring Safety of Tourists -- Conceptual Model and Hypothesis -- Hypotheses -- Findings and Analysis -- Cronbach's alpha -- Rule of Thumb for Results (Fig. 8.3) -- Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile (Fig. 8.4) -- Descriptive Statistics -- Correlation -- Regression -- Line Fit Plot -- Issues Associated with Private Sector in Tourism Industry -- Business Motive -- Excessive Charge.

Lack of Cooperation from Public Sector -- Strict Rules, Regulations from Government -- Analysis of Open Ended Questions and Recommendations -- Part I Involvement for the Sake of General Development of the Country -- GDC6 -- Part II Involvement for the Investment and Economic Gains -- IEG-7 -- Part III Involvement to Maintain the Moral and Ethical Standards -- MES 7 -- Part IV Involvement for the Human Resources Development -- HRD 3 -- Part V Involvement for the Sake of Providing Support Services -- PSS 8 -- Conclusion -- References -- Part VII: Strategies of Tourism Marketing and Promotion -- Chapter 9: The Role of Institutions for Marketing and Promoting the Tourism Industry of Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (MOCAT) -- Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation -- Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) -- Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Bangladesh Chapter -- Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) -- Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) -- Public and Private University -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Reaching the Stakeholders: Social Media and the Administration of Tourism in Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Social Media -- Tourism Destinations -- Social Media as a Destination Promotional Tool -- Research Method -- Findings and Discussions -- Conclusion -- References -- Part VIII: Tourism Education and Training -- Chapter 11: General Tourism and Hospitality Education and Research in Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Nature of Tourism Education and Research -- Research Method -- Tourism Education and Research: European Perspective -- Tourism Education and Research in Bangladesh: An Operational Viewpoint -- Hierarchy of Programs -- Institutions Offering Tourism and Hospitality Education and Research -- Mechanisms of Running Schools and Programs.

Issues and Challenges for Tourism Education and Research in Bangladesh -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Evaluating Social Engagement Through Talent Management Practices -- Introduction -- Talent Management Practices: Features and Forms -- Social Engagement -- Findings and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Suggestions for Tourism Marketing Education and Research Development in Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Tourism Education -- Tourism Marketing Education and Research -- Tourism Marketing Education and Research: The Bangladesh Perspective -- Suggestions for Tourism Marketing Education and Research Development in Bangladesh -- Context -- Change Occurs in Technology, Demography and Lifestyle, Global Climate, Social, Political and Economic Issues -- Opportunities for Marketing -- Suggestions for Tourism Marketing Education and Research -- A Identification Of-newly Risen Jobs and Professions, Future Jobs and Professions Career Specialties/Opportunities and Promotion of Tourism and Tourism marketing as a Promising, Attractive & -- Guaranteed Career -- B Identification of Needed/Change in Need of- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies -- C Achieved by Updating/Redesigning Education Curriculum, Program Offering, Pedagogy, Andragogy, Training, Research and Learning Environment -- D Redesign and Update Done in 3C Needs to Be Implemented by Stimulating Change in Four Tires of Tourism Education & -- Research and Theoretical & -- Practical Education on Tourism and Tourism Marketing in -Primary Level, Secondary Level, T -- Outcomes -- Success in International Market Through -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14: Non-governmental Organisations and Tourism Education in Bangladesh -- Introduction -- NGO-Tourism Nexus, and Tourism Education -- NGOs in Development and Tertiary Education -- BRAC, ASA and Tertiary Education.

Gazing into Crystal Ball: Tourism Education and Research in Bangladesh.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2021. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

Subject Term:

Tourism-Bangladesh-Management.

Tourism-Bangladesh-Marketing.

Added Author:

Hassan, Azizul.

Rahman, Muhammad Shoeb-Ur.

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Publication Date:

2020

Publication Information:

Singapore :

Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,

2020.

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Summary

This book accounts that Bangladesh is a potential destination in South Asia exhibiting a steady growth in its economy along with socio-cultural developments. With a population of over 170 million, the country possesses significant possibilities in (domestic) tourism. This book explicates that increasing number of upper social classes along with their affordability to spend on tourism and leisure activities has recalled attention for the development of this emerging industry.

This book comprehensively examines the overall tourism and hospitality contexts in Bangladesh under the lens of current policy and administrative frameworks. In so doing, the contribution of tourism and hospitality industry has been highlighted in the economy of Bangladesh as a means to creating employment opportunities. Further, the book addresses that contributions remain uneven and distributed improperly and to date the tourism industry has not been offered the desired attention in supporting examples in this regard. Nonetheless, tourism and hospitality education and research have been intensifying in recent years across numerous higher academic institutions (e.g. public and private universities) in Bangladesh. This book explores critically the requirement of supportive roles of key tourism and hospitality stakeholders both from public and private domains. Ultimately, the book signifies collaborative and continuous efforts are imperative that partake both the practitioners and the academia in the development and execution of inclusive and functional tourism policy and planning in Bangladesh.

Author Notes

Dr Muhammad Shoeb-Ur-Rahman is an Assistant Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He holds a PhD in Tourism Management from Lincoln University, New Zealand and MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management from University of Dhaka. His research interests include sustainable tourism, tourism management, tourism planning and policies, tourism governance, crisis and resilience in tourism systems, and destination development. Dr Rahman has presented his papers in reputed international tourism conferences and published 13 refereed papers and two book chapters until now. A couple of his notable works concentrating on community governance approach for sustainable tourism development in a developing country context and immediate responses to a global pandemic by the hospitality industry of Bangladesh are under review process in top-tier tourism journals. He is a regular reviewer of a few academic journals including Tourism Review International, which is an ABDC ranked journal.

Dr Azizul Hassan is a member of the Tourism Consultants Network of the UK Tourism Society. Hassan's areas of research interest are: technology-supported marketing for tourism and hospitality, immersive technology application in the tourism and hospitality industry, technology influenced marketing suggestions for sustainable tourism and hospitality industry in developing countries. Hassan authored over 100 articles and book chapters in leading tourism outlets. He is also part of the editorial team of 15 book projects from Routledge, Springer, CAB International and Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Hassan is a regular reviewer of Tourism Management, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Tourism Analysis, the International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Ecotourism, Journal of Business Research, eReview of Tourism Research (eRTR), International Interdisciplinary Business-Economics Advancement Journal, International Journal of Tourism Cities, Heliyon and Technology in Society.