This document provides an overview of the scope and methodology for a study on the hotel industry in select tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh, India. The study aims to (1) study the scope of religious tourism in Uttar Pradesh and (2) promote Uttar Pradesh as a tourist destination. The methodology section outlines plans for a descriptive study design involving primary and secondary data collection methods like questionnaires and interviews. Data will be collected from sample populations in key locations like Agra and Varanasi and analyzed to understand the current state and potential for growth of the hotel industry across religious tourist sites in Uttar Pradesh. A timeline with phases of work is also proposed.

1. (Scope of Hotel Industry in select Tourist
Destination of Uttar Pradesh)
Synopsis Submitted
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
For the Degree of
B.Sc. H&HA
By
(DEEPAK MISHRA)
(ANKYUSHIKA SINGH)
Under the Supervision of
(MONU SHARMA)
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering
Technology and Applied Nutrition
Bathinda
(OCTOBER, 2021)

2. INDEX
Introduction 03
Statement of the Problem
Objective of the Study 04
Review of Literature
Research and Methodology
Bibliography 05

3. Synopsis
1. Introduction
Hospitality is the relationship between the guest and the host in simple words the
act or practice of being hospitable. This includes the reception as well as
entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. The hospitality industry is much
broader than most other industries because the majority of business niches are
composed of only a handful of different businesses, but this industry applies to nearly
any company that is focused on customer satisfaction and meeting leisurely needs
rather than basic ones. As the hospitality industry is a broad category of fields within
the service industry which includes lodging, event planning, theme parks,
transportation, cruise line, and additional fields within the tourism industry. Many
forms of transportation which cater to travelers are also part of hospitality industry.
For example, hospitality industry includes airlines, cruise ships, fancier trains,
restaurants, and event planning.
The Indian tourism and hospitality industry has emerged as one of the key drivers of
growth among the services sector in India. It provides several socio economic benefits
and thus holds a strategic importance in the Indian economy. Considering the rich
cultural and historical heritage, variety in ecology, terrains and places of natural
beauty spread across the country, this sector is a huge crowd puller and has witnessed
a steady growth in the past decade. A large employment generator, the travel and
tourism industry is a big source of foreign exchange generation for the country.
According to (INDIA, 2016) , Uttar Pradesh, the heartland of India, dominates the
nation in culture, religion, language and politics. Situated in the vast steamy plain of
the Ganges, it boasts of a history that’s very much the history of India, and its temples
and monuments – Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim – are among the most impressive in
The country. The state, adjoining Delhi has always been close to India’s power center.
Agra, once the Mughal capital is still the biggest draw among the visitors, both foreign
and domestic. Lucknow once a part of the Kingdom of Awadh, is the capital city of
Uttar Pradesh.
‘The Religious Capital of India’, Varanasi in eastern UP is frequented by pilgrims from
various parts of the world. It lies on the banks of the river Ganges, which adds magic
to the atmosphere. It is believed death transports the soul to final liberation here.
Agra and Varanasi are on the top in the travel itinerary for most tourists and they are
mostly impressed with the cultural diversity, past heritage and architectural splendor
of the age old monuments. For Agra, The Taj Mahal is the point of attraction where
few of them visited twice or more during the stay and would love to revisit to witness

4. this unique piece o of structure. Some tourists take interest in the historical
monuments and structure too.
2. Statement of the Problem
The problem being studied should be mentioned in precise and clear terms.
Understanding the problem aids the researcher in constructing the research
proposal. It also allows the person to formulate the hypothesis. The problem
under study should be relevant to the present. A brief account of its utility at the
local or national level has to be discussed. The present status of the problem and
the necessity for taking up the study needs to be mentioned.
3. Objectives of Research and/or Hypothesis
1. To study the scope of Religious Tourism in Uttar Pradesh.
2. Promoting UP as a tourist destination too.
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6. (INDIA, 2016)This section will include:
a. STUDY DESIGN
b. STUDY SETTINGS
c. SAMPLING
d. STUDY METHODS - EXAMINATIONS OR INVESTIGATIONS
e. DATA COLLECTION
f. DATA ANALYSIS
STUDY DESIGN The methodology starts with selection of study design. A single
study design or a combination can be selected e.g.:
- Descriptive designs
- Observational analytical designs
- Experimental designs
- Operational designs
STUDY SETTINGS A mention about the research setting should be made. This
includes information about the place, facilities available, time of study, and
population of study.
SAMPLING Sampling is selecting a sample of appropriate size for the study. The
sample size depends on the study design. There are many methods for sampling
like simple random, systemic and stratified sampling, cluster sampling, etc. Care
should be taken to ensure that the sample size is adequate to produce meaningful
results. The sample size should be adequate to apply all relevant tests of
statistical significance. The samples should be representative of the population
and should be reliable. This minimizes sampling errors.

5. STUDY METHODS Here the researcher will have to describe the method of data
collection and along with sources of Data (Primary and Secondary data), which
may be in the form of:
- Questionnaire
- Interviews
- Examination
- Laboratory Investigations
- Procedures
DATA ANALYSIS Data analysis is an important part of a research project. A good
analysis leads to good results.
4. Plan of Work / Time Line
It will include phase wise distribution of work plan (methodology) and, description
of study and process in which research will be undertaken.
Divide the proposed time period of the project in smaller sections and place the
tentative work plan as per progress of the project. Provide information about
estimated timetable (if possible in table form), indicating the sequence of research
phases and the time that researcher will probably need for each phase.
5. Bibliography (APA Style)
INDIA, M. (2016). UTTAR PARDESH CHANGING PERSPECTIVES . UTTAR
PARDESH: FICCI.