Faculty Detail

Dr Alka Maheshwari

Associate Professor

Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism

Academic Area
Tourism and Travel Administration
Teaching Interests
Destination Planning & Development Destination of India Tourism Resources of India Computer Reservation System Corporate Incentive Travel Management Tourism Products &services
Qualifications
Graduation : B.A.(Hons)(English)-1990,Indraprastha college For Women

Graduation : B.Ed(English and Special English)-1993,Annamalai University

Post Graduation : P G Diploma in Travel & Tourism (Tourism)-1991,South Delhi Polytechnic for Women

Post Graduation : M.A.(English)-1992,Himachal Pradesh University

Post Graduation : MTM(Tourism Management)-2007,IGNOU

Doctorate : Ph.D.(Travel & Tourism)-2019,Amity University

NET : NET-2012,UGC

NET : NET-2012,UGC
Experience
06 Oct 2008 - Present
Associate Professor,
Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism

20 Aug 1991 - 01 Sep 2008
Head of the Department,
South Delhi Polytechnic For Women,
Lajpat Nagar IV,New Delhi-24
Current Courses Taught
Regional Tourism Destination
Research Interests
Sustainable Tourism Community based tourism Destination Development
Publications
Infrastructural Development basis for sports event-commonwealth games 2010 ,
Romanian-American Association of Project Managers for Education and Research (RAAPMER)

Sustaining tourism in chilla and gohri ranges of rajaji national park

Sustainable Tourism: Study of Har ki Dun Valley as a Sustainable Tourism Destination ,
Indian-Journal-of-Applied-Research

Empowering Feminization Practices in Tourism Industry ,
GNA CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

Rural Tourism as a Drive for Economic Growth Case Study-Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand ,
GNA CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

Community Based Tourism:A Tool for Sustainable Development In Garhwal Region ,Uttarakhand ,
International Journal of Scientific Research

Contribution of Stakeholders in Promoting Tourism in Har ki Dun Valley: A Sustainable Approach ,
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Professional Studies

Tourism Potential in Har-Ki-Doon Valley as Protected Area: A SWOT Analysis ,
ERM Publications

Sustainable Tourism and Carrying Capacity in Uttarakhand State Focus on Har Ki Doon Valley ,
Institute of Advanced Scientific Researchs

Attitude and Perception of the Local Community Towards Community based Tourism Development in Har Ki Dun Valley Uttarakhand ,
E M International

The Measurement of Destination Image: Scale Development and Validation ,
Psychology and Education

Attitude and Perception of the Local Community Towards Community based Tourism Development in Har Ki Dun Valley Uttarakhand ,
E M International

Eco Tourism in Assam with Special Emphasis on Tea Tourism ,
Eureka Publications
Conferences attended
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MANAGEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Organized By :UPES

Research Methodologies in humanities and Social Science
Organized By :AITT

Train the Ttrainer-Amadeus
Organized By :Bird Academy

Human Value Quarter
Organized By :Amity University

Mentor Mentee System
Organized By :Amity Academic Staff College

UGC SAP Conference on PRO-POOR TOURISM Strategies to Ensure Sustainable Growth
Organized By :Pondicherry University

“Advances in Tourism, Hospitality & Aviation: Global viz- a- viz Indian Perspective: Vision 2020
Organized By :Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism

7th India International Hotel Travel and Tourism Research Conference
Organized By :Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE On Entrepreneurship & Sustainability
Organized By :IARDO
Short Description
I started teaching in 1991 at South Delhi Polytechnic for Women in tourism department.In my seventeen years in the organisation I grew from a lecturer to Head of the Department.I had headed the team for UKIERI during my visit to Blackburn college,UK Joined Amity University in 2008,Pursuing Phd

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