Purpose-Social media has fundamentally changed the leisure travel behavior of Singapore residents. The purpose of this paper is to focus on Facebook and its impact on travel behavior. The study focuses on Singapore residents. Design/methodology/approach-A total of 16 input and five output variables were tested, with a sample of 203 Facebook users residing in Singapore. Primary data modeling was done using ADANCO, a structural equation modeling tool that uses composite modeling approach for hypothesis testing. The analysis performed an estimated structural model and then determined the best model fit by measuring reliability, validity and path analysis and estimating model parameters. Findings-Research findings indicate that Facebook has had a strong behavioral influence on the frequency of travel, itinerary planning and social sharing, while it had no impact during the destination-selection stage of travel planning. Originality/value-Facebook's influence on leisure travel behavior confirms the theory of planned behavior proposed by Icek Ajzen. From Facebook's perspective, the outcome of this study is helpful in recommending the best use of the platform for destination providers.

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Entrepreneurial Development programme can play an important role in influencing potential candidates to take advantage of new business opportunities and establish new business ventures.Women beneficiaries who had undergone Entrepreneurship Development Programmes between 2010-2013 from Dharwad and Hubli taluk were selected from the records of the respective training institutes. Highest number of women beneficiaries (224) had attended training on Integrated Farming System training which included Dairy, Poultry and Vermicomposting. The methodologies used in training included visits, Demonstration, Lecture session, Printed material and Group discussion in all the training programmes. Maximum number of women (131) had attended training on income generating activities which included potato chips making, roti making and paper bag making. 164 had attended training in Dairy. Total number of women beneficiaries in KVK were 342 and in RUDSETI 466 women beneficiaries had participated. both the institutes have provided follow up services and consultancy for all the women trainees. HIND ARTS ACADEMY Received: 17.09.

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