The Department of Business Administration (Travel & Tourism), Don Bosco College, Panjim – Goa, organised a session by Dr. Derek Monteiro on 17 August 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for the students of the department. The session provided students with practical insights into tourism, research, destination management, sustainability and cultural heritage.
The session covered Business Research Methods (BRM), Sustainable Tourism, Destination Management, Tourism Products of India, Case Study Writing, Attraction Development Frameworks, Peripheral Attractions, Folk Tales of Goa and India, and Sacred Forests of Goa.
Dr. Monteiro briefly introduced Business Research Methods, highlighting the importance of systematic data collection, analysis and interpretation for informed decision-making. Students were familiarised with tools such as questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, observation and case studies.
The discussion on Sustainable Tourism focused on balancing tourism growth with environmental protection, economic benefits and the preservation of local culture. Examples such as homestays, village tours, regulated safaris, birdwatching and nature walks illustrated sustainable tourism practices.
Students were also introduced to Destination Management, which involves planning, developing, marketing and managing destinations while ensuring quality visitor experiences and sustainable use of resources.


The session further explored Tourism Products of India, including natural, cultural and historical attractions, wellness tourism, festivals and wildlife tourism. Dr. Monteiro emphasised that tourism products combine attractions with services to create meaningful visitor experiences.
Through Case Study Writing, students learnt how real or hypothetical tourism and business situations can be analysed using facts, theories and frameworks to develop practical recommendations.
The Dean MacCannell and Clare Gunn Attraction Development Frameworks were explained using Tambdi Surla Temple as an illustration. Students gained an understanding of attraction development, site sacralisation, the core attraction, surrounding areas and visitor infrastructure.
The session also highlighted the importance of peripheral attractions in enhancing visitor experiences, supporting local economies and reducing overcrowding. The discussion on Goan and Indian folk tales emphasised their role in preserving culture, traditions, values and intergenerational knowledge.
Overall, the session was highly insightful and enriching, enabling students to connect classroom concepts with practical tourism applications. It encouraged them to view tourism through the perspectives of research, sustainability, destination management, heritage conservation and responsible tourism development.