Dr. Bindu V T
Asst. Professor(SG) & Head (i/c)
Department of Tourism Management
School of Commerce and Management
Mail: bindu_tm@avinuty.ac.in, hod_tm@avinuty.ac.in
(Ph.no) +919443060852, +91 9677389492
Qualification
B Sc, DHMCT, M.T.M,
M. Phil, PGDBA, NET, PhD
Experience
23 Years at UG level &
11 Years at PG level and Research
Specialization
Tourism and Hospitality,
Sustainable Tourism
Funded Projects
Principal Investigator: AI Project “Ask Me WHW”- Development of Coimbatore Destination App, 2019-20- DST-CURIE-AI
Principal Investigator: AI Project “Tippu Chat”- Development of Palakkad Destination App, 2019-20- DST-CURIE-AI
Principal Investigator: In House Project on Visitor Impact Management of Parambikkulam Tiger Reserve, 2017-18- UGC AIHS& HE
Principal Investigator: MTA Innovative Programme, 2010-15- UGC SAP
Principal Investigator: Customer Relationship Management In Medical Tourism With Special Reference To Women Tourism in Ayurvedic Resort, 2008-09-UGC AIHS& HE
Principal Investigator: Tourism Promotional CDs on Coimbatore, Tamilnadu& Kerala, 2007-Self
Principal Investigator: "VOYAGE" CD on Evolution of Travel and Transport Industry, 2006- Tourism India, Trivandrum
Principal Investigator: Coimbatore Tourism Brochure, 2004- Avinashilingam Deemed University
Awards and Achievements
Best Faculty Award, ESN Publications & Achariya World Class Education, Puducherry, September, 2021
Best senior Faculty in Tourism Management, Novel Research Academy, Pondicherry, November, 2020
Most Fabulous Professor in Tourism, HRD Congress, February, 2020
Best professor in Tourism Mgt Studies, 27th Business School Affaire & Dewang Mehata National education Award, Mumbai, November, 2019
Prof. Indira Parikh 50 Women in Education Leaders, World Education Congress, Mumbai, July, 2019
Research Guidance
AWARDED(Give numbers)
PhD
Destination Image, Visitor Satisfaction and Destination Loyalty in Heritage Tourism: A Case Study of Mahabalipuram, December 2020.
A study on Visitor Impact Management at Eravikulam National Park for Sustainable Development, February 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10603/31083/
Community Perception on Religious Tourism and Spatial Representation of Temples in Thrissur District, July 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10603/276378
M.Phil
A Study on Environmental Impact and Visitor Satisfaction of Botanical Garden, Ooty, July 2019.
Visitor Profile and Preference: A Geo Spatial Analysis of Recreation Park in Coimbatore, July 2017.
Impact of Community Based Ecotourism- A Guest Host Perception on Baralikkadu, Coimbatore, August 2016.
ONGOING (Ph.D)
Responsible Tourism Practices and Quality of Life Satisfaction: Perspective of Local Communities of Wayanad.
Disaster Management in Tourism
Cultural Tourism
Research Profile
Official website - www.avinuty.ac.in/
ORCID - https://0000-0002-4966-4962
ResearcherID - G-4558-2016
Scopus - 57219928760
Research Gate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bindu-Vt
Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Kyd3eM0AAAAJ&hl=en
LinkedIn - https://in.linkedin.com/in/bindu-v-t-nair-16bb9517
Academic and other responsibilities
Organized:
Online Quiz on Quiz Query, Avinashilingam University, 2020
Online Quiz on Cultural Heritage-' Parambara Pareeksha' for UG Students, Avinashilingam University, 2020
Online FDP Re-Engineering of Educational Practices in Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Avinashilingam University, 2020
National Seminar on Sustainable Tourism: A tool for development, UGC, 2017
National Seminar on "Tourism for all- Promoting Universal Accessibility", Avinashilingam University, 2016
National Seminar on "Entrepreneurship Development- A Paradigm Shift in Global Economy, UGC, 2015
National Conference on Biodiversity and Tourism, UGC And DST CURIE, 2013
Workshop on critical issues in Tourism Sustainability and Impacts of Tourism, UGC Inovative Programme,2013.
Workshop on Tourism research methodologies, UGC Innovative Programme,2013
Workshop on Service Marketing and Research Methodology, UGC Innovative Programme,2012
Convention on Path Finder- Explore, Experiment, Eluciadate Research, UGC, 2012
Workshop on France and its Culture, UGC, 2012
Workshop on Data Analysis, UGC, 2012
Workshop on Personality Grooming Endeavour, UGC, 2011
Seminar on Women in Hospitality Industry, UGC, 2011
Workshop on Scope Change Management, UGC, 2011
Research Convention on Research Ethics and Post Research Perspectives, UGC, 2011
Colloquium on Path Finder- Explore, Experiment, Elucidate and Research, UGC, 2010
National Conference on Tourism Opens Doors for Women, Avinashilingam University, 2007
Convenor:
1 . Chairperson of BOS for the Dept of Tourism Management Since2009
2. Chairperson of Central Evaluation for the Dept of Tourism Management Since2011
3. Overall Convenor of Kalaivizha 2014.
4. Overall Convenor of World Tourism Day celebrations Since2009
5. Convenor of Voyage Club of Dept of Tourism Management Since 2010
Attended:
3rd International Conference on Sustainable Globalization served as jury member for student poster presentation on 9/01/2020 to 11/01/2020 organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
International Conference on Responsible practices in India “Issues and Challenges served as Panel List on 7/12/2019 to 9/12/2019 organized by Pondicherry university, Pondicherry.
Ph.D external Public Viva voce examiner for MKU College ,Madurai on 06th July2018
Resource Person for International Tourism Conference on “Sustaining Tourist Destinations Implications for developing countries” from 03-05th November 2017 at IITTM Goa
Ph.D Viva voce examiner external Public forMG university ,Kottayam on 21stOctober 2016
TNPSC Expert for Tourist Officer Recruitment in state -Government of Tamil Nadu,Chennai,November2015
Member of Inspection Commission for starting of new courses in Government Arts College, Coimbatore by Bharathiar
University for the year 2014-2015
BoS Member in the Department of Tourism Management at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Since 2013 and Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayamsince2015
Discussant in the 5th International Conference Development Policy Transfer of Technology for Sustainable Growth and Development : Lessons and Experiences conducted from 21st-22nd August2014 at Avinashilingam University Coimbatore
Panelist for Niche Area, Sports, Spa, MICE, Wedding in National level Directorsconclave2014conductedatIITTM Gwaliorfrom18th to 19thJanuary2014
External Expert for assessing teaching performance of Tourism and Social Work Faculties in Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 02.10.2013
Panelist for Tourism and Global Peace: Setting Agenda for Future in National level Directors conclave- 2011 conducted at IITTM Gwalior from 24th to 25th December2011
Invited Lectures
Invited as a Resource person for the national Seminar conducted by Post Graduate &Research Department of History,
Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore on “Environmental history and eco Tourism” on29thJuly2016
Delivered a special lecture on A Birds Eye view of Eco Tourism in the UGC Funded National Symposium on Tourism
and Hospitality: Emerging Frontiers of Economic Growth on 11th to 12th September 2014 at Vellalar College of Arts and Science, Erode.
.Delivered lecture on Itinerary planning and costing on Tourist Guide Training Programme on 18th November 2013 at IITTM, Nellore.
Delivered lecture on Changing Paradigms in Indian Tourism: Implications for Growth and Sustainability on 23rd September 2009 at Department of Commerce, PSGR Krishnammal College, Coimbatore.
Publications
Book Chapters (7)
Visitor Perception and Expectation of Heritage Tourism at Mahabalipuram Monuments, IGI Global Publishers, June 2020, ISBN:9781799843306
Corporate Social Responsibility by Indian Hotels for Sustainable Development, ShanlaxPublications, 2018, ISBN:9789387102989
History of the Mattancherry Synagogue, AuthorsPress, 2017, ISBN: 9789386722607
A study on determinants of Online Buying Behavior, Shanlax Publications, 2017, ISBN: 9788193331651
Challenges in Travel Retailing: Impact of Online Booking on Travel Entrepreneurial Business, Shanlax Publications, 2017, ISBN: 9788193331651
A Study on customer Oriented Marketing Implications for Ayurvedic entrepreneur, Allied Publications, 2012, 9788184248029
Customer Perception & Satisfaction A precursor to Customer Retention in Health Tourism, Himalaya Publisher, 2012, 9789350973721
Journal Publications (26)
Sustainability Initiatives for Green Tourism Development: The Case of Wayanad, India-Journal of Risk and Financial Management - MDPI Journal. https://www.mdpi.com/1911-8074/15/2/52/ ISSN: 1911-8074
A study of visitor impact management practices and visitor satisfaction at Eravikulam National Park, India- International Journal of Geo heritage and Parkhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444121000423/ ISSN: 2577-4441 Scopus Indexed
Women Empowerment in Tourism Industry for Sustainable Inclusive Development for the Community -Journal of Modern Tamizh Research - ISSN: 2321-984X-UGC Care Listed I
Impact of Social Media on Travel Purchase -Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology http://hustjournal.com/vol502021may-2/ ISSN-1671-4512
The Impact of Digitalization on IRCTC Booking at Coimbatore city -Journal of Xi’An University of Architecture and Technology -https://www.xajzkjdx.cn/gallery/27-may2021.pdf ISSN No.1002-7930
COVID-19: Rethink and Reset Tourism towards a New Normal -Research Highlights -ISSN: 2231-2374
A study on factors influencing the Visitor Experience on Eco Tourism Acivities at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems. http://www.publishingindia.com/ijhts/24/a-study-on-factors-influencing-the-visitor-experience-on-eco-tourism-activities-at-parambikulam-tiger-reserve/834/5805/ ISSN :0947-6250, Scopus Indexed
Visitor Perception on Environmental Impacts of Botanical Garden, Ooty for Sustainable Practices - International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research- http://ijmer.in/pdf/volume9-issue3-2020/volume9-issue3(1)-2020.pdf- ISSN 2277 - 7881
Indigenous Entrepreneurial Avenues in Wayanad - International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research - http://ijmer.in/pdf/volume9-issue3-2020/volume9-issue3(1)-2020.pdf- ISSN No: 2277 - 7881
Cross-cultural Consumers and their Influence on Tourism Industry for Sustainable Environment, International Journal of Engineering, Business Enterprise Applications-http://iasir.net/IJEBEApapers/IJEBEA19-103.pdf ISSN: 2279-0020
Heritage Tourism Development of Great Living Chola Temples: A Study on Visitors Perception and GIS Representation, International Journal of Management and Social Sciences https://journals.foundationspeak.com/index.php/ijmss/article/view/726 ISSN: 2249- 0191.
Visitor Impact Management of Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Western Ghats, International Journal of Commerce and Management Research- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332141360_Visitor_impact_management_of_Parambikulam_Tiger_Reserve_in_Western_Ghats ISSN: 2455- 1627.
Perception of Local Community on Ecotourism Pracices at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339484065_International_Journal_of_Social_Science_and_Economic_Research_PERCEPTION_OF_LOCAL_COMMUNITY_ON_ECOTOURISM_PRACTICES_AT_PARAMBIKULAM_TIGER_RESERVE . ISSN : 2455-8834.
Accessible Tourism: A Key to Sustainable development in Coimbatore, International Journal of Hospitality Business and Research- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Kyd3eM0AAAAJ&hl=en. ISSN:0976–7789
Service Design in Tourism Industry: A key for Sustainable Entrepreneurial Business, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Kyd3eM0AAAAJ&hl=en. ISSN:2278- 4853
Exploration of Ecotourism Destinations and Approach towards Sustainable Tourism around Coimbatore, International Journal of Hospitality Business and Research, Volume 8(2), 2017 UGC Listed. ISSN: 0976 –7789.
Economic Leverage of Coimbatore Through MICE Tourism: A Supply Side perspective, International Journal of Marketing Research- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Kyd3eM0AAAAJ&hl=en. ISSN:2347-1670
Local Community Perception on Ecotourism and Sustainability in and around Ooty, International Journal of Marketing Research- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Kyd3eM0AAAAJ&hl=en. ISSN2347-1670.
Community Based Tourism: An Approach to Sustainable Tourism Development in Wayanad, International Journal of Marketing Research- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324247631_Community_based_tourism_an_approach_to_sustainable_tourism_development_in_Wayanad. ISSN2347-1670.
Impact of Clean India Campaign on tourism development in Coimbatore as a destination, International Journal of Business Studies- http://icrb.international/pdf/papers/Dr.%20Bindu%20V.T.pdf. ISSN:2455- 2992.
Accessible Tourism: Determinants and Constraints: A Demand Side Perspective, IOSR Journal of Business and Management- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324248468_Accessible_Tourism_Determinants_and_Constraints_A_Demand_Side_Perspective . ISSN:2319-7668 .
Customer Satisfaction and Service Quality Gap Analysis of Health Tourism in Kerala, Journal of Exclusive Management Science- https://www.scribd.com/document/335740204/Customer-Satisfaction-and-Service-Quality-Gap-Analysis-of-Health-Tourism-in-Kerala. International 2320- 866X.
Perception of Tourists towards Kerala as a Preferred Alternate Health Tourism Destination, South Asian Journal of Tourism- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259183036_Perception_of_Tourists_towards_Kerala_as_a_Preferred_Alternate_Health_Tourism_Destination_A_Study. ISSN No.0974- 5432.
A study of Tourism Preference, Perception and Satisfaction on Health Tourism- Implications for Healthcare Marketing, International Journal of Applied Management- https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Kyd3eM0AAAAJ&hl=en. ISSN: 09748709 .
Service Quality of Hotels in Coimbatore- Gap Analysis of Business Tourists, Tourism Innovations- https://tourismcongress.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/tourism-innovations-vol-1-no-1.pdf. ISSN:2278-8379.
A Study of Destination Image of Kerala as an Ayurvedic Healthcare Destination, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies- http://journals.christuniversity.in/index.php/atna/article/view/1019. ISSN: 0975-3281
Conference Publications (8)
Coimbatore Destination Chatbot: A Study on Customer Preference, 2021 IoT Vertical and Topical Summit for Tourism, DOI: 10.1109/IEEECONF49204.2021.9604846, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9604846, ISBN: 978-1-7281-6970-5
Cultural diversity management of employees in Hotel industry For Sustainable development, ICSG 3rd International conference on Sustainable globalization 2020, Pg.No.15-35. https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/icsg-a03.appspot.com/o/ICSG%202020%20PROCEEDINGS.pdf?alt=media. ISBN: 978-93-5346-376-2
Sustainable tourism in Cochin- A study on visitors perception and experience, 2nd International conference on sustainable globaization ICSG 2019, Pg. No. 327-345. https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/icsg-a03.appspot.com/o/ICSG%202019%20Proceedings.pdf?alt=media. ISBN: 978-93-5346-002-0
Impact of Festival Celebrations on Sustainable development of Coimbatore City, 2ndInternatioanl Conference on Sustainable Globalization 2019, Pg. No. 202-215. https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/icsg-a03.appspot.com/o/ICSG%202019%20Proceedings.pdf?alt=media. ISBN: 978-93-5346-002-0
Heritage Tourism Development of Cochin: A Study of Critical Factors, International Conference on Sustainable Globalization (ICSG 2018), Pg No 12-13. http://www.icsg.info/docs/ICSG-Proceedings-2018.pdf. ISBN : 978-93-5279-203-0.
Impact of Social Media on Travel Decision Making, National Conference on Contemporary Dimensions in Library and Information Science, 2018, Pg. No. 285-292. ISBN: 978-93842-348-6-7. Laser Park Publishing House, Coimbatore.
Internationalization of Tourism Education, National Conference on Teaching in Technological Era, 2017, Pg. No. 36-39. ISBN 978-93-86638-12-0
Guidelines for Writing a Research Article, Research Convention 2011, Research Ethics and Post Research Perspectives. Pg. No. 96-104.