To prepare the IGNOU DTS Project, you should follow a tourism-based field study / case study approach, because DTS focuses on tourism services, destinations, tourist behaviour, and travel operations. Below is a clear, detailed step-by-step guide.

This format follows the project pattern used by Indira Gandhi National Open University.

1. What is IGNOU DTS Project? 🧳

DTS = Diploma in Tourism Studies

Project characteristics:

• Tourism destination study
• Travel agency study
• Tourist behaviour analysis
• Tourism services evaluation
• Field-based data collection

2. Step-by-Step Preparation 🧭

Step 1 — Choose a Tourism Topic

Choose simple and nearby tourism-based topic.

Best topic examples:

• Tourist satisfaction at local destination
• Role of travel agencies in tourism promotion
• Impact of tourism on local economy
• Facilities available at tourist place
• Tourist behaviour study
• Eco-tourism awareness
• Heritage tourism study
• Religious tourism study

Example:
“Tourist Satisfaction at Taj Mahal”

You can also choose:

• India Gate tourism study
• Varanasi Ghats visitor analysis

3. Prepare Project Synopsis 📝

Your synopsis should include:

1. Title of study
2. Introduction
3. Objectives
4. Study area
5. Research methodology
6. Sample size
7. Data collection tools
8. Expected outcome
9. References

Length: 3–5 pages

4. DTS Project Report Format 📂

Preliminary Pages

1. Title Page
2. Certificate (Guide)
3. Declaration
4. Acknowledgement
5. Table of Contents

Chapter-wise Format

Chapter 1 — Introduction

Include:

• Tourism background
• Importance of destination
• Objectives
• Scope
• Limitations

Chapter 2 — Review of Literature

Include:

• Tourism concepts
• Previous studies
• Destination details

Chapter 3 — Research Methodology

Include:

• Study area (tourist place)
• Sample size (20–30 tourists)
• Sampling method
• Data collection tools (questionnaire)

Chapter 4 — Data Analysis 📊

Most important chapter.

Include:

• Tourist age group
• Purpose of visit
• Satisfaction level
• Facilities rating
• Problems faced

Use:

• Tables
• Pie charts
• Bar graphs

Example:
Purpose of visit:

• Leisure – 12
• Religious – 8
• Business – 3
• Others – 7

Interpretation: Majority leisure tourists.

Chapter 5 — Findings and Suggestions

Include:

• Major findings
• Tourism improvement suggestions
• Conclusion

5. Data Collection Methods 🧾

You can collect data from:

• Tourists
• Travel agencies
• Hotel staff
• Local shopkeepers

Methods:

• Questionnaire
• Interview
• Observation

6. Sample Questionnaire

1. Age
2. Gender
3. Place of residence
4. Purpose of visit
5. Transport used
6. Stay duration
7. Satisfaction level
8. Facilities rating
9. Problems faced
10. Suggestions

Keep 10–15 questions.

7. Sample Size

Minimum: 20 tourists
Ideal: 25–30 tourists

8. Formatting Rules ⚙️

• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Pages: 40–60 approx
• Binding: Spiral binding

9. Supervisor / Guide 👨‍🏫

• Tourism background preferred
• Take signature on:
  • Certificate page
  • Approval page

10. Submission Checklist ✔️

• Guide signature
• Correct enrollment number
• Tables included
• Charts included
• Binding done
• All chapters included

11. Easy High-Scoring Topics 🎯

• Tourist satisfaction study
• Religious tourism analysis
• Travel agency services
• Tourism facilities evaluation
• Local tourism promotion

12. How to Score High Marks

• Choose nearby destination
• Collect real tourist data
• Use tables and charts
• Add practical suggestions
• Avoid copy paste
• Maintain neat formatting