Overview
The Tourism and Hospitality industry have emerged as one of the key drivers of growth among the services sector in India. Tourism is a potentially large employment generator besides being a significant source of foreign exchange for the country. India's travel and tourism industry has huge growth potential. The industry is also looking forward to the expansion of e-Visa scheme, which is expected to double the tourist inflow in India. India's travel and tourism industry has the potential to expand by 2.5% on the back of higher budgetary allocation and low-cost healthcare facility
The Department conducts industrial visits to various centers of repute in the tourism industry and encourages students to showcase and market their skills at various forums. In order to encourage innovation, the Department has formed the Innovation Cell for Vocational Studies which comprises a start- up for tourism related entrepreneurship, providing consultancy services and tour packages at nominal rates.
Programme Outcome
- Apply domain based knowledge to real life situations
- Acquire strong communication skills to function effectively in diverse social atmosphere
- Adopt environmental values to enable sustainable living in the world
- Dynamic curriculum prepares the students to adapt to the evolving trends and demands of today's Travel and Tourism industry.
Benefits
- Understand the importance of Indian and Global aspects in tourism business
- Demonstrate effective communication
- To apply managerial, financial and technical skills in the field of tourism and hospitality management.
- The Programme has a strong Institute and Industry Interface which includes guest talks, seminars and panel discussions.