The IGNOU MTTM Project is a compulsory research project for students of the Master of Tourism & Travel Management programme offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University. This project is generally submitted under course code MTTM-16 and requires a field-based tourism research study. 🌍✈️

Below is a complete detailed guide.

1. Objective of IGNOU MTTM Project 🎯

The project aims to:

• Develop research skills in tourism
• Conduct field-based tourism study
• Analyse tourism services
• Suggest improvements

Typical project length: 70–100 pages (Master level)

2. Select Suitable Project Topic 🧠

Choose topic related to tourism, travel, hospitality, or destination management.

Example Topics

• Tourism potential of a destination
• Tourist satisfaction analysis
• Eco-tourism development
• Impact of digital marketing on tourism
• Travel agency service quality
• Hotel customer satisfaction
• Heritage tourism development
• Religious tourism study

✔ Tip: Choose practical topic with easy data collection

3. Prepare Synopsis (Project Proposal) 📝

You must first prepare Synopsis.

Synopsis Format

1. Title of project
2. Introduction
3. Objectives of study
4. Research methodology
5. Sample size
6. Data collection method
7. Tools for analysis
8. Expected outcome

Example:

• Topic: Tourist satisfaction in Delhi
• Sample: 60 tourists
• Method: Questionnaire survey
• Tool: Percentage analysis

4. Get Synopsis Approved ✔

• Submit synopsis to Project Guide / Study Centre
• Wait for approval
• Start project only after approval

This is mandatory. ⚠

5. Data Collection 📊

Primary Data

• Tourist questionnaire
• Interview with travel agencies
• Hotel survey

Secondary Data

• Tourism department websites
• Reports
• Books
• Journals

Recommended sample size:

• 50–100 respondents

6. MTTM Project Report Format 📚

Chapter 1 – Introduction

• Background of study
• Need of study
• Objectives
• Scope
• Limitations

Chapter 2 – Literature Review

• Previous studies
• Concept explanation

Chapter 3 – Research Methodology

• Research design
• Sample size
• Data collection method
• Tools used

Chapter 4 – Data Analysis

• Tables
• Charts
• Interpretation

Chapter 5 – Findings & Suggestions

• Findings
• Recommendations
• Conclusion

7. Mandatory Pages 📄

• Title Page
• Certificate (Guide)
• Declaration
• Acknowledgement
• Table of Contents

8. Ending Pages 📑

• Bibliography
• Annexure
• Questionnaire
• Photos (optional)

9. Formatting Guidelines ✍

• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margin: Left 1.5 inch
• Page numbers bottom

10. Binding Instructions 📘

• Hard bound
• Black or Blue cover
• Single side printing

11. Submission Process 📦

Submit to:

• Study centre OR
• Regional centre

Attach:

• Guide certificate
• Approved synopsis

12. Evaluation Criteria 🧾

Marks based on:

• Topic relevance
• Field work
• Data collection
• Analysis quality
• Presentation

13. Ideal Timeline ⏳

• Topic selection → 2 days
• Synopsis → 3 days
• Approval → 7 days
• Data collection → 6 days
• Analysis → 4 days
• Writing → 7 days

Total ≈ 4 weeks

14. Common Mistakes to Avoid ⚠

❌ No field work
❌ No data analysis
❌ Copy paste content
❌ Very small sample
❌ Missing certificate

15. Standard IGNOU MTTM Project Structure

1. Title Page
2. Certificate
3. Declaration
4. Acknowledgement
5. Contents
6. Chapter 1 – Introduction
7. Chapter 2 – Literature Review
8. Chapter 3 – Methodology
9. Chapter 4 – Analysis
10. Chapter 5 – Findings
11. Conclusion
12. Bibliography
13. Annexure