The 10 best hotel management institutes in india 2018

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Editorial
here was a time when hotels used to give taglines like “Home
TAway from Home” and “Just like your Home”, but it’s time to go
beyond that concept. Gone are the days when people used to
think that “Hotels” and “Motels” are the places where one visits only
when they travel and need a place to stay. Hotels are no longer “Just a
shelter”, it is now a way beyond that.
You must be wondering why that is. Clearly because the modern-day
hoteliers are teaming up with the world-class architectures and designers
to build hotels with concepts that people could never imagine earlier. This
is not just a trendy topic that is circulating/revolving among the people all
over the world, people are actually spending a plenty amount of money to
experience something exotic.
Nowadays, hotels are offering such wonderful stays that people not only
reserve a hotel room just for the sake of shelter while travelling, rather,
people now book a hotel room just to experience something exotic and
extraordinary. In the days of our childhood, we used to hear stories about
igloos and hanging beds from the hills and tree houses. Imagine if we can
get a chance to stay in one such igloo, wouldn't that be wonderful?
IceHotel of Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, offers that experience.
When the whole world is shouting about eco-friendly innovations,
Keemala, Phuket, is a hotel made up of wood, straw, rock, and clay.
Wondering about staying in a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site,
then Matetsi Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, is the destination that you are
looking for. Crafted around the enigmatic shipwrecks that line Namibia’s
Skeleton Coast, there is no hotel like Shipwreck Lodge in Namibia. How
would that be if you can get a chance to experience an unobstructed,
180-degree panoramic view of coral and marine life, in natural
surroundings and that too while brushing your teeth? Yes, The Muraka at
Conrad Maldives offers that too.
The world of hotels has become so amazing now, isn’t it? These new and
extraordinary concepts do not just add to the count of exotic experiences
in our diary, but justifies the statement, “Hotels: The New Definition of
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Expert’s Opinion
Technology and its
influence on the
Hotel Industry
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Himgiri Zee University
A Pioneering Hotel Management Institute in India
Cover Story
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Tour with
Dr. D. Y. Patil IHMCT
Dr. D Y Patil IHMCT, Pune
Redefining Excellence in
Hospitality Education
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VMSIIHE
Teaching Beyond Classrooms
& Preparing Students for the
Real-life Challenges with
Hands-on Experiences
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C O N T E N T S
Don Bosco College-
Hospitality Studies:
Guiding Students to be the
Leaders of the Hospitality Industry
UEI Global:
Delivering Quality Education
with a Professional and
Career-Oriented Approach
Institute of Hotel
Management, Gwalior:
Instilling the Art of Hospitality
& Food Craft in Its Pupils
Editor’s Pick
India:
A Land of Exotic Food
To Lookout For
Hotel Management:
A Plethora of Opportunities
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ome is the sweetest place to live in. Home which is our “sweet home” cannot be carried along
Hwith us. Yet, we need a place to stay which we can call “Home – Away from Home”. Our urge
for travelling, exploring and seeing the world is expanding daily and to fulfill those demands,
the hospitality industry is blooming at its best. And, the best part of hotel is that though it gives us the
comfort of home, it is something beyond homes.
A renowned Belgian Designer Diane von Furstenberg once said, “When you get into a hotel room, you
lock the door, and you know there is secrecy, there is a luxury, there is fantasy. There is comfort. There
is reassurance.”
The hoteliers are coming up with innovative hotel concepts with beachside standalone calm and cool
cottage near the beach, tree houses, hanging tents on the hills and igloos on the freeze-icy land among
many others. The hotel industry is rising, and there emerges the need for people who can manage them
and help people get an exotic stay with a memorable experience. To cater these ever-growing demands
of the industry, the hotel management institutes are coming up with modern and world-class courses to
prepare students to be hoteliers at par with international standards. And, to bring in the limelight the
most innovative institutes in this sector, we have come up with our exclusive edition on “The 10 Best
Hotel Management Institutes in India, 2018”.
On the Cover of this edition, we have Himgiri Zee University: A Pioneering Hotel Management
Institute in India. With numerous awards in its bag, Himgiri Zee University provides its students with
Industrial exposure along with training in different star category hotels of repute including Taj Hotels,
Palaces and Resorts, Andaz by Hyatt, Carlson, Radisson, ITC Fortune, Sarovar Portico and many more
enabling them to learn about contemporary hospitality operations. This helps its students to secure jobs,
giving them 100% placements.
We have also enlisted VMSIIHE as the Institute of the Month. VMSIIHE is known for teaching beyond
classrooms and preparing students for the real-life challenges with hands-on experiences. To highlight
the issue further we have also taken a Tour with the Institute, Dr. D Y Patil IHMCT, Pune, which is
known for redefining excellence in hospitality education. Among many other highly prestigious
institutes for hotel management, we have enlisted Don Bosco College – Hospitality Studies, Institute
of Hotel Management, Gwalior, and UEI Global, along with various other institutes.
To keep the lamp further ignited, various industry experts like Dr. D.P. Sudhagar, Associate Professor,
School of Professional Studies, have contributed for this edition. On the other hand, our in-house editors
have contributed interesting articles like Hotel Management: A Plethora of Opportunities and India: A
Land of Exotic Food.
Hope this issue will make a mark on your mind.
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People often say that it is easy to be bad, it is difficult to be
good, but it is even harder to be and remain as the best.
With a mission to provide educational opportunities to all
segments of society, without discrimination of any kind,
and enable regular face-to-face education through the use of
modern technologies, and to bring education to the
doorsteps of all those who did not have access to higher
education earlier or were denied such an access, emerged
Himgiri Zee University.
The University has been awarded as “Best Private
University” in the year 2015 and the quest for excellence
continues with the same spirit. Since last three years, it has
achieved nearly 100% placement for both Diploma and
Degree students of Hotel Management. The departments
which the university boasts about are The School of
Agriculture and Forestry, The Department of Architecture,
Design and Planning, School of Media and Journalism,
Department of Education and Department of Social Work
and Humanities, Department of Management, Department
of Hotel Management and Department of Law, The School
of Vocational Studies , Clinical research.
International Tie-Ups and Career Opportunities which
Make HZU Stand Tall
Himgiri Zee University provides its students with Industrial
exposure along with training in different star category
hotels of repute including Taj Hotels, Palaces and Resorts,
Andaz by Hyatt, Carlson, Radisson, ITC Fortune, Sarovar
Portico and many more enabling them to learn about
contemporary hospitality operations. This helps its students
to secure jobs, giving them 100% placements.
The curriculum (as per UGC norms) is designed in such a
way that it focuses on overall development of the students.
The extensive sessions including short term specialized
training courses within the area of interest of the students.
The students actively participate in the various events on
the university like Fest, Fresher's party, Seminars which
helps them to get into the meticulous details of the effective
and efficient Event Management.
Innovative Teaching Methodology which Keeps the
Students Motivated and Inspired
At HZU, innovative teaching methods are adopted to clarify
students' concepts and hypotheses. A blend of Conventional
and Modern class room with audio-visual equipment, class
room lectures form the bedrock on which case studies,
assignments, group projects, seminars, debates, elocution,
role playing, psycho-analysis help in further development
of the student. Well-equipped Conference Hall aids to the
same. Field Tours and guest lectures are part of learning
mechanism to give a critical practical orientation to the
pupils.
The idea behind the whole academic exercise is not to make
students exam oriented but business inclined. The ability to
explore new ideas and to take real life challenges can only
come through such an Endeavour, and that is what drives
the students of HZU towards a successful career graph.
Campus Facilities that Keep Students Energetic
With a high class infrastructure and fully equipped
accommodation including separate AC and Non AC hostels
for boys and girls, Himgiri Zee University strives to provide
all kinds of facilities ranging from transportation, cafeteria,
Wi-Fi campus, sports, open gymnasium, swimming pool,
medical aid, to enable comfort and a tech savvy learning to
the students with fully equipped computer labs. The Library
has state - of the - art information systems and provides
access to an extensive range of database, together with
traditional printed material. The library is stocked with
more than 30,000 books, 4000 titles and a number of
journals and reports that cover all subjects. Although the
primary mission of the library is to support the curricular
and research needs of the students, the library also provides
material and reference assistance for the faculty.
The University claims, “We believe in training the students
not only in their chosen academic discipline but beyond.
Sports at University campus provide for the perfect setting
to hone one’s team skills and to maintain physical fitness.
Apart from indoor games, there is a whole gamut of
To become world class University and to harbinger vocationalisation of higher education
through conventional as well as through other modes of learning in order to meet the future
demands for trained manpower in the country

Dr. Rakesh Ranjan B.E., M.E., Ph.D.
from BITS Pilani has more than 25
years of teaching and research
experience at Indian and foreign
Universities.
He has co-authored books entitled
“Renewable Energy Sources &
Emerging Technologies”, PHI. India,
“Signals and Systems” published by
McGraw-HILL, Singapore/Tata
McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, India,
“Random Process and Queuing
Theory” and “Circuits and Signals”
published by Pearson, Prentice Hall,
Malaysia, SCHAUM'S OUTLINES on
Signals and Systems published by Tata
McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
His latest book “Environmental Science
and Engineering” was published by
Narosa Publishing House in the year
2017.
He has also contributed 35 research
papers in international journals and 52
papers at international conferences in
the area of Radial Distribution Systems.
Dr. Rakesh Ranjan is actively involved
in research at international forum and served as International program committee and technical
committee member for various international Conferences and Journals.
He has guided seven Ph.D. students and has completed many sponsored projects. Dr. Rakesh
Ranjan has the distinction of being listed in Marquee's “Who’s Who in the World' for Science and
Technology and conferred “Sikhsha Rattan” at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Since joining Himgiri Zee University, Dr. Ranjan has taken steps for strengthening the functioning of
the University. An all round development in all departments of the University is visible. HODs have
been given a broad framework and guidelines by Dr. Ranjan within which they have to work along
with their colleagues to take the University to greater heights.
Prof.(Dr.) Rakesh Ranjan
Ph.D. (BITS, PILANI)

outdoor sports like Football, Volleyball, Lawn Tennis,
Swimming, Cricket, Badminton etc. The HZU is a vibrant
campus full of healthy sports and extracurricular
activities.”
Promotional Activities to Motivate Students enabling
them to carve a Niche in Hospitality sector
HZU’s Frequent Industrial tours to renowned hotels of
India along with Industrial exposure training in diﬀerent
star category hotels of repute helps students to be aware of
the hospitality industry with hands-on experience. Guest
lectures, sessions from the prominent personalities of the
industry widely covering various aspects of the operations
like Fruit & Vegetable carving, Sales & Marketing,
Property Management System, Professional
Communication, Cocktails and Mocktails sessions, Interior
decoration and theme décor etc., plays a vital role in
creating the interest of the students.
Regular presentations, case studies, and role play organized
by the University contribute towards the overall
development and prerequisite skills like leadership
qualities, organizational behavior and team building
abilities of the students along with regular sessions
highlighting the “role & importance of personal grooming
& hygiene in the industry”.
The “Student of the month” award is introduced by the
department to encourage healthy competition among the
students.
At HZU, students are encouraged to attend Catering at
reputed hotels and various such events so as to get real time
experience of the operations. The sum then collected, is
used for Students Welfare and thus making a small
contribution towards the society. At the University, students
also enjoy the facility of earning while they are learning.
Himgiri Zee University- At a Glance
Dr. Subhash Chandra, Chairman,Essel Group of
Industries and Zee Teleﬁlms had brought together in 1995
a group of committed anthropologists, sociologists,
economists and development communications professionals
to set up TALEEM Research Foundation in Ahmedabad.
One of the mandates of Taleem Research Foundation was to
set up the Himgiri Zee University. Based on the motto
‘VasudhaivaKutumbakam’ (World as Family), Himgiri Zee
University has been established for the vocationalisation of
higher education which is national in character and

transnational in jurisdiction. The University is
characterized by its resolve not to discriminate on grounds
of caste, creed, residence, community, gender and religion.
HZU has been established under Act No. 17 of 2003 of the
State Legislative
Assembly, Government of Uttaranchal (Act 2003,
Uttaranchal AdhiniyamSankhya 17 of 2003) and has since
become operational.
The Pillars of HZU at a Glance
The Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh
Ranjan has always been a pioneer and reformer in terms of
modern professional education. With his support and
guidance, the Associate Dean and Head of the
department, Mr. Subodh Choudhary is successfully
leading the department, faculties and the students towards
the new pinnacle of success. The Food & Beverage
Production and Service laboratories are equipped with
modern equipment, technology, furniture, fixtures
everything that is required to have real time learning
experience for the students.
HZU –A Campus full of Exotic Events
A team of culinary students Ashish Kumar and Abhishek
Giri (BHM, 4th Semester) assisted by their juniors Avik
Robinson and Kartik Rana (BHM ,2nd Semester),
represented the university to compete in a Regional Master
Chef competition earning 3rd position during Tehri Lake
Festival 2018, organized by Department of Tourism under
the aegis of Uttarakhand government.
The Department of Hotel management & Tourism, under
the aegis of university, keenly organize various events like
Swatch Bharat Drive, World Tourism Day, International
Chef Day, Flower arrangements, Cocktail, Mocktail, Bar
tending, wine tasting and Theme based Chef Competition,
Food displays at various events like University fest-
eXpression and Fresher's party in the form of Live counters,
flambé, food and vegetable carving and bakery workshop
and a special workshop to avoid food wastage at home.
Apart from departmental activities, students actively
participate and won title in different co-curricular activities
like Extempore, GK quiz, mehfil-e-mushaira (poetry
competition) along with that, they participate with great
zeal and enthusiasm in rangoli, poster making, mask
painting, cricket, basketball, football etc.
Juhu Beach, Mumbai)
“HZU is a place where the
meticulous details are embarked
upon. In order to hone up the
culinary skills with well-equipped
Food Production labs coupled with
well efcient faculties, it makes a
wonderful place to learn and earn
the pre-requisite skills required.”
- RaunakThapliyal,
(Commis-II- JA Jebel Ali Golf
Resort, Dubai, UAE)
“The emphasis laid on the overall
development of the students through
extensive curriculum designing and
executing the same with great
perfection is the key to success. It's
like dream come true for me to work
with Human resource department.
Thanks to Himgiri Zee University.”
- Vartika Singh,
(Counsellor- International
Internships, Matrix Infosys
Overseas Education
Consultants, Delhi)
“The dilemma after senior secondary
education has completely overtaken
by the only thought “What to do
next?” The best solution came in the
form of Himgiri Zee University which
has empowered and imparted not
only technical know-how but also
what is required to be skilled.”
- Binod Bhatt, (F&B Service
Associate- Novotel,
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URLName of the Institution Location of the Institution
Don Bosco College
Hospitality Studies dbihmct.in
Dr. D. Y. Patil IHMCT hmct.dypvp.edu.in
Himgiri Zee University hzu.edu.in
Institute Of Hotel
Management, Gwalior
ihmgwalior.net
Kohinoor International
Management Institute kimi.kohinoor.ac.in
The Leo Academy of
Hospitality &
Tourism Management
leoacademy.in
UEI Global uei-global.com
PSG Arts & Science College,
Coimbatore
psgcas.ac.in
Don Bosco Center for Learning, Building
C,Premier Automobile lane, Amar Nagar, Nav
Pada, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400070
P.O. - Sherpur, Chakrata RoadDehradun,
Pin - 248197 (Uttarakhand) INDIA
Airport Road, Maharajpura, Gwalior
(M.P.)- 474005.
Subdivision A,Old Pune-Mumbai Highway,
Khandala- 410301, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra,
India.
PSG College of Arts & Science, Avinash Road,
Civil Aeromode Post, Coimbatore-641014.
Campus: Leo Meridian Infrastructure Projects
& Hotels Limited, Bommaraspet Village,
Shameerpet Mandal, Ranga Reddy District,
Hyberabad.
Building No. - 27, KP Block Commercial
Complex, Near Hotel City Park, Pitampura,
New Delhi-110034, India.
V M Salgaocar Institute
of International
Hospitality Education
vmsiihe.edu.in
V M Salgaocar Institute of International
Hospitality Education, Manora - Raia, Salcete,
Goa- 403720, India.
Tathawade, Pune - 411 033, Maharastra,
India.
Jagran Lakecity University jlu.edu.in Mugaliyachap, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
462044
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VMSIIHE
Teaching Beyond Classrooms
and Preparing Students for the
Real-life Challenges with
Hands-on Experiences
The institute’s mission is the advancement of knowledge and leadership, to develop the
full intellectual and human potential of students through a commitment to excellence in
learning, teaching and collaboration with industry.
students with practical and first hand
training, along with necessary skills
paying special attention to personality
and soft skills development, leadership
qualities, professional attitude and
discipline which are essential to be
global managers of repute.
Pathway to global opportunities
Apart from academics and practical
sessions, the institute boasts of an
intensive industry-focused curriculum,
dedicated and experienced faculty with
international expertise, sophisticated
in-house training equipment,
world-class infrastructure, sessions
with industry experts, educational
tours to Europe, international
exchange program. At VMSIIHE,
students are assured of an ideal
atmosphere for learning. On
completion of the course they will have
the professional skills to meet
V. M. Salgaocar Institute of
International Hospitality Education
(VMSIIHE) located in Goa is a world
class hospitality institute, with a
state-of-the-art infrastructure and a
wide range of facilities. Affiliated to
the Goa University, VMSIIHE has a
tie-up up with Turismo de Portugal for
a collaborative international training
and educational program which offers
its students an opportunity to pursue
Culinary/Hospitality program at
Business and Hotel Management
School in Luzern, Switzerland.
Significantly, the students at VMSIIHE
are exposed to the international
hospitality sector through various
programs including a six months
Internship program.
The Institute offers a Three-Year BSc.
Degree in International Hospitality
Management, designed to equip the
challenging opportunities in a dynamic
industry and adapt to requirements of
the global hospitality world.
While pursuing their degree at
VMSIIHE, students are offered six
months professional internship at
international starred hotels namely,
Praia Del Rey in Portugal, JW
Marriott Marquis in Dubai, Hilton in
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Resort & Spa,
Intercontinental DFC in Dubai, Sofitel
Luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi, UAE
etc., and in India, The Oberoi & Ritz-
Carlton in Bangalore, Taj-Mahal
Palace, Mumbai, JW Marriott,
Mumbai Sahar, Four Seasons, Hyatt
Properties, ITC Sheraton, Delhi, Taj
Hotel Resorts & Palaces, The Lalit,
The Leelas & Alila Diwa in Goa.
Students who have graduated from the
institute have been offered placements
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in leading hotels and resorts across the globe including Taj
Fort Aguada in Goa, Double Tree Hilton in Dubai, Grange
Hotels in UK , Shangri-La, Bangalore, The Oberoi,
Mumbai, JW Marriott Le Marquis, Dubai to name a few. A
few of its alumni have also taken up an Entrepreneurial role
to create their own milestones in the industry.
Innovative and Practical Educational Model
VMSIIHE follows an innovative educational model which
aims to prepare students for a dynamic career globally and
to achieve that target, the institute offers leadership
program, professional internships, guest lectures, food fest
events and inculcates in them a professional attitude with a
holistic approach which has fetched the Graduates
placements not just in India but also in the UAE and
European countries.
Going Beyond Classroom Education
Not just an educational model, VMSIIHE takes a step ahead
and provides students with all the facilities that one needs to
understand the practical aspects of the hospitality sector.
The well-designed campus of the institute spread over 6
acres has a fully functional training hotel on the lines of a
five starred hotel, complete with a grand lobby area and
reception, well-appointed guestrooms, restaurant, kitchen
area and banqueting facilities. Additionally, the institute has
spacious classrooms equipped with technologically
advanced facilities including central air conditioning, LCD
screens, projectors, laptops and Wi-Fi connectivity. The
classrooms are designed while keeping in mind numerous
factors such as natural sunlight, weather conditions and
comfort of students. Another interesting factor about
VMSIIHE is that the students here are guided by
International faculty who resides on the campus, and all
other faculty members of the institute are well qualified.
Events Guiding Students to be Extraordinary
VMSIIHE follows environment friendly practices while
keeping in mind climate change and other environment
issues. Some of the best practices implemented at the
Institute are the Waste Management System, Rain water
harvesting, recycling of used water to be used for gardening
and plantation activity all over the campus.
The Institute has taken up many initiatives including
organizing Blood donation camps, dental camps, visits to
old aged homes, orphanage, under privileged children etc.,
as a part of its Institutional Social Responsibility.
Prof. Irfan Mirza is the Director / Principal at the
V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality
Education in Goa. With a rich experience of over 35
years in the hospitality industry, Prof. Mirza serves
and leads the institute towards the way of success.
Prior to joining VMSIIHE, Prof. Mirza held the position
of Director, Academic Relations (India) for César Ritz
Colleges, Switzerland and was a visiting faculty
member at various institutes. He has vast knowledge
in planning and setting up hotel management
institutes. He has been a project consultant and has
successfully set up hotel management institutes
abroad and in India including European International
College Abu Dhabi, Jindal School of Management in
Baroda, Oriental School of Hotel Management,
Calicut, Sarva Institute of Hotel Management,
Chandigarh and Good Shepherd College of Hotel
Management, Ooty.
A veteran in the hospitality industry, Irfan Mirza has
been awarded as a member of faculty of the
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute of
USA for teaching key courses like Leadership and
Management in Hospitality Industry, Fundamentals of
Destination Management and Marketing, Hospitality
Industry Financial Accounting among other subjects
at the institute.
He is also a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) and
Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) from the
Educational Institute of American Hotel & Lodging,
USA
In the span of his career, Mirza has authored books
like 'A to Z International Cooking’ and ‘A to Z
International Baking’. He was responsible for
developing START (Skills, Tasks, and Training)
hospitality Program for the United Arab Emirates
students in Dubai and developed specialized courses
for starred hotels in Dubai. Irfan Mirza has also
served as a specialist / Senior Trainer of Training
Solutions consultant at Department of Tourism and
Commerce Marketing at the Government of Dubai.
THE TORCHBEARER OF THE INSTITUTE
Prof. Irfan Mirza
Director / Principal
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Like any other institute, VMSIIHE’s
pillars of success are its students and
the institute’s success stories become
the inspirational factors for many. And,
let’s hear their words in their own
voice.
Words of Trust
“All-in-all, it’s a great course, with
great infrastructure, teaching faculty
and staff and amazing colleagues!”
- Ujjwal Tripathi, (Batch 2015-2018)
“As an ex-student of VMSIIHE, and
one of the pioneer students of the
institute, I feel honored and privileged
to be a part of such a family.” - Tanya
Saigal (Batch -2014-17)
Some of the other extraordinary events
organized by the institute are: Theme
Banquets - Opening Ceremony of
Carnival, IFFI, Indian Super League
nd
Launch, Olympic meet, 32
anniversary of Emirates Airlines;
Theme nights – Hollywood, Night at
the sea , Mediterranean, fiesta
Brasileira; Annual college events –
Amicorum, Rotary club; The Red
Ribbon Club organized a speech and
poster making competition in
celebration of International Youth Day;
and Fondant Flower Making
Workshop, Culinary Workshop on fruit
and vegetable carving among many
others.
Moments of Achievements
VMSIIHE has achieved more than just
awards; its contribution into the world
of hospitality has earned it huge fame
and recognition. The institute has a
MOU with an international institute,
Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT).
The academic support and curriculum
of the VMSIIHE is also partly drawn in
accordance with DIT. It even has a
MOU with Business & Hotel
Management School (BHMS),
Switzerland, for higher study options.
Amazingly, the students of VMSIIHE
are eligible to pursue higher studies at
BHMS.
The Institute was awarded as the
'Cleanest College’ of the state of Goa
for the second time in a row for the
academic years, 2016-17 and 2017-18.
It was honored with the ‘Swachchatam
Mahavidyalaya Samman’ from
amongst 35 institutes affiliated to the
Goa University. VMSIIHE was
awarded by ICI Goa – Ultra Tech
Award for outstanding concrete
structure of Goa 2014 – Building
Category. It has also been listed among
the Top 10 promising Travel and
Hospitality Institutes in India 2018 by
renowned media publication.
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The city of Pune has been crowned as the ‘The
Oxford of The East’ by the virtue of its ability to
impart quality education at all levels. Lured by the
picturesque surroundings and proximity to Infotech and
manufacturing hubs, it has emerged as a global education
hub over the last decade.
In this exuberant city, Dr. D Y Patil Institute of Hotel
Management Catering Technology (DYPIHMCT,
Pune) is an esteemed institution that has been accredited
with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC in 2017. As one of India’s
premier institutes, it focuses on increased collaboration with
foreign universities, enhancing ISR and entrepreneurship
activities. In its continued endeavor to be the best, the
institute is keeping abreast with the dynamic global industry
by having constant quality enhancement. With a growing
reputation and enhancing the quality of education, it has
managed to build a dynamic and high-qualified pool of
faculties that is competent and has varied industry and
academia experience in International and Indian Hospitality
Industry.
Located at Tathawade, it stands amidst the renowned
colleges and schools of Pune and has a close proximity to
the Hinjewadi IT Park as well. The primary focus of the
institute is to develop quality infrastructure and cater to the
needs of the deserving and capable students, as well as
provide them with the best of the academic facilities. The
institute is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and
it offers a blend of two professional courses at UG level
(BHMCT- AICTE approved four-year degree course and
Bsc.HS – UGC approved three-year degree course). This
offering has created a unique proposition that has assisted
the students to the core! With a prime principle of
encouraging quality in hospitality education, DYPIHMCT
has attained new heights by introducing cutting-edge
technology and innovative educative measures in the
hospitality industry.
The well-known institute stands far ahead when it comes to
good governance. Having a transparent and benevolent
management has led to mark its signature in the industry.
The state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities along with
well-equipped laboratories, library with more than 10000
books, and other support facilities enrich the student's
overall experience. The Institute offers academic flexibility
Dr. D Y Patil IHMCT, Pune
REDEFINING EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY EDUCATION
in the form of choice based credit system grading system
as well as a range of elective options in the curriculum.
Career Opportunities
DYPIHMCT has crafted a plethora of career opportunities
that are best-suited for the students perusing hospitality
courses. The Institute has been successful in collaborative
efforts, which have resulted into signing MoUs with
International hotel chains. This collaboration is a ‘process-
driven’ approach that leads to promote mutual
understanding, association, hospitality services,
consultancy, cultural exchanges and sharing facility for
research orientation and resource exchange.
The placement drives organized by the institute has
managed to place students at various reputed places and
organizations. Apart from placements in the national and
international chain of hotels, DYPIHMCT is expanding the
horizons in other sectors related to facility management;
international QSRs, retail outlets, standalone restaurants,
bars and lounges. Additionally, it also focuses on creating
launch pads for startup ventures for students and alumni.
Some of the mentionable organizations that have signed the
MOU are:
• Holiday Inn, Pune
• Gateway by Taj, Pune
• Doubletree by Hilton, Pune
• Westin, Pune
• Sayaji, Pune
Scholarship and Financial Aid
Alongside imparting quality and industry-oriented
education, DYPIHMCT extends scholarship and financial
assistance as per the guidelines of Social Justice and
Special Assistance Department, Government of
Maharashtra. Few of the mentionable scholarship are listed
down under:
• Central Government Scholarship - JK Students.
• EBC scholarship and TFWS from Directorate of
Technical Education (DTE), Mumbai.
• Industry scholarships - Doubletree by Hilton, Pune.
Annual Events and Extra-Curricular Activities
The institute believes in creating marvels at all levels.

Tour with Dr. D. Y. Patil IHMCT
Transforming the farsighted vision of
Padmashree Dr. D Y Patil into reality, Dr. P D
Patil is the Chairman of Pune's academic
complex of the Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech
Society. It is his dedication and dynamism
that has elevated the institutions in the
Pune complex to international standard.
The stupendous success of the Pune
complex is credited to his meticulous
planning and implementation. In recognition
of his invaluable contribution in the field of
education, Dr. P. D. Patil has been bestowed
with numerous awards that include:
• Jeevan Sadhana Puraskar - 2017
• Pradnya Vant Puraskar – 2017
• Jivan Gaurav Puraskar – 2016
• Yeshwant- Venu Puraskar - 2015
• Samaj Shri Award - 2005
• Rashtriya Ekta Award - 2004
Dr. Somnath Patil, Secretary, Dr. D.Y. Patil
Unitech Society, mentions, “Being a member
of senate and management council of
Savitribai Phule Pune University, i
emphasize on keeping abreast syllabus,
infrastructural facilities and pedagogy,
which are constantly reviewed and
upgraded to reflect the latest trends and
developments in industry. It is essential to
have industry-academia interactions which
will help to impart relevant knowledge and
will be sustainable in the changing
conditions.”
Professor H.P. Merchant, Principal, Dr. D. Y.
Patil Institute of Hotel Management
Catering Technology says, “We encourage
the faculties to upgrade their knowledge
and qualification, granting them on duty
leave and financial assistance. On that
account, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC) conducts various faculty
development programs to enhance teaching
quality, ICT Skills, professional skills and
activities.”
Dr. P. D. Patil
Chairman
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Along with quality education, it organizes extra-curricular
events at regular intervals that enhances ‘all-around’
development for the students. Among the list, the ‘Annual
Food Festival’ is the most popular and successful event
conducted at DYPIHMCT. Live dance performances,
fashion shows and flair of bartending are the major
highlights of the event that are attended by celebrities,
professionals from the industry and around 1000 acclaimed
foodies. With more than 50 flavorsome dishes on the menu,
the entire event is being conceptualized and conducted by
the students. The ultimate objective is to inculcate the skills
sets related to planning, organizing, budgeting, marketing
decision-making.
DYPIHMCT is proud of its alumni network that regularly
interacts with the students through the various institute
events such Theme Lunches, Food Festivals, Alumni Meet,
Guest Lectures etc.
Activities like workshops, seminars, intercollegiate
competitions are carried out for all round development of
the students.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of the institute is
registered with Savitribai Phule Pune University, giving
opportunity to the faculties and students to extend their
services to community and contribute to nation building.
Words of Trust
“Since the time I decided to become a chef during my 10th
Standard I was searching for the right IHMCT institute
Dr.D.Y.Patil IHMCT – Pune was a good decision I made all
that was needed to become a chef. With the skills imparted
got selected with The Oberoi Mumbai and now I am
progressing in my career”
- Omkar Belwate (B.Sc. H.S)
“It takes many excellent minds that mould, shape and
create you along with your own potential to learn to grasp
and to be shaped all efforts put by these minds always will
hold a special place in my heart and I heartily thank each
one of our college faculties who made me today of who I
am. Every effort counted and the outcome was I went on to
be a university topper”
- Paras Umre (B.H.M.C.T)
“There are many institutes providing Hotel Management
education, but do they give you a career and most
important the confidence to lead life. At Dr.D.Y.Patil
I.H.M.C.T – Pune every student is taken care of in a proper
way. Thank god I made a right choice of joining this
institute. Today the way I have grown up has made my
parents proud”
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Dr. Somnath P. Patil
Secretary,
Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society.
Prof. Hemant Merchant
Principal,
Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management
Catering Technology, Pune.
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INDIAA Land of Exotic
FoodIndian cuisine is considered as one of the most varied and expansive cuisines. Streets of India are often considered as
gastronomical delights. India and food are inseparable and Indians are famous/well-known for both fasting as well as
feasting. Famous food stories include how Maharajas and Nizams would carry their Chefs or Royal Khansamas along
with them wherever they went. Many recipes from diﬀerent parts have been adapted and improvised to suit local palates. If a
visitor to India ever asks a local about the local food and delicacies, chances are he/she will end up as a guest or “Atithi” and
served every possible dish. There’s a dish for every season and every reason. Feeling festive? Enjoy special sweets like
Chenna Poda and rich, aromatic dishes like Dhansak. Feeling sick? Bounce back with a dose of humble khichdi or
haldi-doodh.
The world is already familiar and in love with dishes like Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala with the later even being
named the “British National Dish” in 2001. There are many dishes that are unique and exotic to India. What truly makes them
unique is perhaps the combination of ingredients which are native to India and hard to replicate elsewhere. No doubt Chefs
all over the world try to recreate the dishes but sometimes originality and authenticity is the key.
When in India
Indian food caters to almost all and has a dish or two that suits almost every palate. Dishes vary from hot and spicy to
soothing, having exclusive ingredients to one-pot variants, humble and plain to rich and colorful. There's an adventurous part
too which some consider unique and exotic and some as weird. Here’s a look at some of the exotic dishes that one should try
when in India:
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Black Rice – Black or Purple rice is native to Manipur and is said to hold medicinal and
health benefits. It is generally cooked along with dried vegetables and chunks of meat.
Makhan Malai – Known as Makhan Malai in Lucknow or Daulat ki Chaat in Delhi,
this dish is a labor of love. Milk is churned for one complete full moon night, especially
during winters, to make this frothy, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. It is sold only
in the early winter mornings, as it melts as the day gets warm.
Ande ka Halwa – On that sweet note, Egg halwa or Ande ka Halwa is another sweet
that is unusual and exotic. Preparation requires a lot of patience and a handy recipe to
the original dish that has traveled over generations.
Junnu/Kharwas – Made from the first milk of lactating cattle (cow/buffalo/goat) this
creamy, cheesy and extremely nutritious dish is popularly known as Junnu in Andhra
Pradesh or Kharwas in Maharashtra.
Benami Kheer – “Kheer” reminds one of the favorable mix of rice and milk with sugar
and loads of dry fruits. While the dish has many variants, Benami Kheer is perhaps the
most unusual. The main ingredient of this dish is, “Garlic”. Strange, but it is definitely
worth a try.
Karandi Omelet – A twist to the regular fluffy and filling omelet, this one is ball-
shaped. Traditionally cooked in a ladle or karandi which provides it the ball-shape, it
also contains tiny bits of meat.
Kane Bezule – Fresh Kane or Lady Fish is caught off the Mangalorean coast. It is then
crumb fried and served. It blows away the patrons with its crunchy yet tender taste.
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Mutton Rogan Josh – A mouth-watering mutton dish from Kashmir, the Master Chefs
believe that it is the water of the Jhelum that gives this dish a unique taste.
Baby Shark Curry – Also known as Mori Xacuti, this Goan dish has baby sharks, cut
into small pieces and de-skinned. They are then cooked in gravy made from coconut
and Goan spices.
Chaprah – A zesty, tangy hot chutney or condiment with an ingredient that’s unusual.
Chaprah is made of Red Ant and its eggs. Native to the forests of Chhattisgarh, the ants
are sun-dried, sprinkled with special spices and ground to form this special chutney.
Frog Legs – Indian bullfrog legs are battered and deep fried. Natives of Sikkim love
this dish and swear by its medicinal properties too. Goa also serves up this dish during
monsoons which are aptly nick-named “Jumping Chicken”.
Paya –This one is another ‘leggy’ dish from the Nizami kitchen. This is a curry made
of hoofs of animals like goat and is traditionally slow-cooked, usually overnight, to
bring out the true ﬂavors.
Eri Polu – An exotic dish from Assam, this is made out of silkworms. The silkworms
are ﬁrst boiled and then cooked with a mix of spices.
Doh Kleh – A pork and onion salad garnished with, hard to believe, pig’s steamed
brain. This extremely adventurous dish is easily found in the hills of Meghalaya.
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Hone your Culinary Skills
The above list is not enough to describe the Indian Culinary Heritage. Every region, state, and even the cities has one dish or
another to boast about. The rich food tradition and diverse palate of Indians have been a blessing for the Culinary Industry in
India. Many colleges are offering Culinary Courses helping to realize the dreams of many - To be a great Chef. Here’s a list of
course offered in various Culinary Colleges and Universities in India.
• Hobby Chef Courses
• Diploma in Food Beverage Service
• Diploma in Bakery Confectionery
• Diploma in Kitchen Management
• Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Craftsmanship Course in Food Production Patisserie
• Craftsmanship Course in Food Beverage Service
• Craft Certification Course in Food Production
• Degree in Culinary Arts
• BSc in Hospitality Hotel Administration
• Bachelor's Degree in Catering Technology Culinary Arts
• Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary Arts
• MSc in Hospitality Administration
• MSc in Dietetics Food Service Management
India, which is often termed as “A Traveler’s Paradise” has a lot more to offer than just beautiful scenic lands, colorful cultural
festivals, and historic monuments. It is also one of those countries which offer exotic foods belonging to more number of
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Located in Mumbai, started in the year 2008, Don Bosco
College – Hospitality Studies is known for building young
minds to a full-fledged hospitality professional. The
institute, which was formerly called Don Bosco Institute of
Hotel Management Catering Technology, offers a Degree
course with affiliations from Mumbai University. Located in
close proximity to the BKC development areas which is a
home to various five star luxury brands as well as close
proximity to the international airport, the institute sits right
in the demographics to serve its students along with Self
Help Groups.
Don Bosco College – Hospitality Studies have a MOU and
tie up with Starbucks for intensive hospitality review. For
the students with specialized industrial training, the institute
also has an MOU with Bombay Canteen and Savor. To walk
the extra mile for its students, DBC HS has multiple tie ups
with various 5 star hotels including the Four Seasons,
Trident hotels, The Oberoi, The Hyatt hotels and Resorts,
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Vivanta by Taj, ITC Hotels,
Sofitel and St. Regis. Not just professionally, Don Bosco
offers opportunities for higher studies to all its students as
the College has a liaison with the University of
Birmingham.
Offers Curriculum beyond Academics
With an aim to train students to be the person who can excel
in a service oriented environment as a team leader or a
self-driven entrepreneur, Don Bosco College offers
educational program to develop multi-skilled professionals,
training out of the traditional confines of a classroom and
placing it into the industry that it serves. Besides the regular
syllabus of the university, the institute also conducts an
induction program, entrepreneurial workshops for five days
along with table etiquette and grooming classes with live
experiences in fine dining, wine tasting appreciation
classes, innovative cocktail classes, quiz competitions and
interview trainings.
The institute encourages students to conduct such events
under the supervision and guidance of the faculty. The First
Year Students conduct a Tea Room Event, Second Year
Students, a regional theme lunch and stalls and the Third
year Students a global theme lunch and stalls. In addition,
students from all the three years host the annual
event - Spectrum.
Not just academically, Don Bosco College is known for
educating students beyond the academic structure of the
university and this helps the students in improving their
general knowledge, core subject knowledge, practical skills,
guest services, and communication skills and builds their
confidence. Along with these interesting events, mock
interviews, newspaper reading, and extemporization and
impromptu as well as professional CV writing helps
students acquire better placements.
Preparing Students for the Future Professional World
The institute boasts of a highly qualified and technically
sound faculty, where each one of them holds masters in
their field of specialization. From an ex-executive chef of a
five star hotel to chef who brings to the table an enriching
DON BOSCO COLLEGE- HOSPITALITY STUDIES
Guiding Students to be the Leaders of the Hospitality Industry
To nurture and groom a student that evolves into hospitality professional who is value driven, with a great work
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experience from the cruise liners, a WSET 4 qualified FB
expert, an ingenious and creative mixologist, a five gold
medallist winner from the Manipal University in the field of
management, a double masters, certified GESE Grade 12
Trinity College London certified trainers to a HOD with
two decades of entrepreneurial experience in hospitality, the
DBC HS team is a force to reckon with. Along with that,
the institute even boasts a full-fledged bar, wood fired pizza
oven and 100% job assistance and ISO certification.
These extraordinary educational processes have resulted
majorly in the students’ lives and that is clearly reflected in
their achievements. Some of the major achievements of the
institute are 100% results at board exams at the University
level, a 100 % track record at placements, first and second
at Western India Culinary Association, a certified
examination for Trinity College London GESE
examinations and placements at the OCLD level. Don
Bosco College - Hospitality Studies is the only college to
host an alfresco formal dinner (Spectrum) for around 1000
people, joint effort by the students of all three years.
The courses of the institute include three year full-time
degree in hospitality studies affiliated to the Mumbai
University. In addition to this course, the institute also
offers one-year certificate courses in Food Production,
Bakery and Confectionery, and Food and Beverage Service
and an expertly designed module on empowering Self Help
Groups (SHGs). Its prime location acts as an additional
factor to empower SHGs.
Offering Careers beyond Ordinary
DBC HS constantly provides support and encouragement
for the deserving students of the second and third year
based on meritorious performance and attendance in liaison
with private collaborators. The National Scholarship
Scheme (NSS) also provides support to the deserving
students.
From five star hotels to stand alone fine-dine restaurants,
Don Bosco College offers a platform to all its hotel
management graduates to get jobs as management trainees
and eventually managers for those prestigious
organizations. The institute says the sole focus is no longer
five star hotels where the rate of progression in career could
be slower as compared to a standalone restaurant, so DBC
HS not only provides employment opportunities in the
traditional hotels but also the upcoming fine dine restaurant
chains across the city via on-campus interviews.
In a nutshell, the institute says, “We as an institute keep
pushing the benchmarks higher with outcome based
learning and a constant eye on trends and avenues in the
hotel industry with a keen use of advances in technology.”
Annabelle Rodrigues is an
accomplished entrepreneur who
successfully established and operated
a restaurant in California, USA for
approximately a period of two
decades. She is a hotel management
graduate in IHM, Dadar, and has
worked for a few years in the eld of
education and hospitality before
shifting to America.
She returned to her home ground a
decade ago and took up the baton to
lead DBC-HS in the role of HOD, with
nesse, air and a focus on always
pushing the standards of excellence
and bringing the best out of the staff
and students in all that they pursue.
Ms. Rodrigues is a voracious reader,
avid researcher in the eld of hospitality
scouting for upcoming trends and
innovations with a precise eye for
detail.
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Situated in the heritage city that houses the ‘Gibraltar of
India’, and thus is a home to various cultures and cuisines;
Institute of Hotel Management, Gwalior, is a renowned
hotel management institute. The main focus of the institute
is to mold its undergraduates from the completion of their
first year itself. It was established in the year of 1992 by
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with an intake
of 100 students, which is at present 250. The institute
provides vocational training, ensures 100 percent placement
of its final year graduates, and also encourages the ones
who are interested in entrepreneurship activities, and higher
studies, further.
Distinct Academic Programs
IHM Gwalior is one of the twenty-one central institutes
sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. It
is affiliated to National Council for Hotel Management
(NCHMCT) Noida and IGNOU New Delhi.
• Three years B.Sc. in Hotel and Hospitality
Administration,
• One and half year Diploma in Food Production,
• 2-Months ‘Hunar Se Rozgar’course in Food Production,
• 6-days Skill Testing and Certification Program and to
improve the skill of employees already employed but
having no formal education and many customized
training programs.
Outstanding Infrastructure
IHM is the one of the few institutes in Madhya Pradesh,
which caters to the needs of Student who wish to build an
exceptional career in the hospitality industry. It is located in
12 acres of green environment focused land away from the
crowd of the city. In spite of this, it’s just 2kms away from
airport and 8kms away from railway station; also it is in a
position adjacent to the state highway that makes it easily
accessible and easy for the commute.
It has well-furnished class rooms, open amphitheater, air
conditioned auditorium, library stuffed with technical
books, magazines of national international journals, large
cafeteria for refreshment, separate hostels for boys and girls
in the premises, and playground lit by LED flood lights.
INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT,
GWALIOR:Instilling the Art of Hospitality Food Craft in Its Pupils
“The Institute is consistently upgrading the quality of learning opportunities for its students to
groom those in the lines with the needs of the industry, and encouraging them to be
responsible institutional citizens, and to discharge the duties earmarked for it in the realm of
overall development in the society, and the community.”
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The institute also pays a lot of attention towards making
their premises sustainable, and thus has roof top solar water
projects, solar panel street lights. It also takes care of its
staff and has provided them with quarters in the premises.
Wi-Fi enabled campus, advanced training center (a training
hotel of 20 rooms) for the students, highly mechanized labs
both food production bakery, and many more, are some
of the salient features of the institute.
Major Achievements of IHM Gwalior
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• 2 Best Hotel Management Institute in MP. For the year
2018 by General Human Resources Development Center
(GHRDC).
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• 6 best central IHM declared by GHRDC (General
Human Resources Development Centre), in 2018
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• 7 Best IHM under the central government by
Outlook- Drishti in the year 2018.
Scholarships and Financial Aids
The reserved category students belonging to Scheduled
Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes get
the tuition fees reimbursement from their respective state
government, merit cum scholarship to the deserving
students given by Social Justice and Empowerment every
year. The wards of Indian railway officials, defense
personnel get scholarships from their parent departments
for which the applications are forwarded from IHM’s office.
Career Opportunities Exposures
IHM Gwalior provides better career opportunities to
students who look to shape their life for joining the hotel
industry in future. For this the institute provides them
training develops communication skills among them, so
that they will learn and build up their confidence for
“Sixteen years since I pass out from my
college, wisely and worth taking decision
to choose the hotel management course.
From the day one till the end of my course
completion always guided through by the
best teachers who taught me and
supported me in the entire academic year
always engaged with my faculty
members.”—Chef Deepak Sarkar,
Executive Chef, Hyatt Ahmedabad
“IHM Gwalior, not only made me highly
skilled hotelier, but also laid super strong
foundation of my career. I still remember
the “guru mantra” from my nal year,
where I was asked to choose between 2
careers; be a BIG sh in small pond or be a
SMALL sh of an Ocean. They made me
make the right choice of making my career
in 5 star hotels, where I climbed the ladder
from a food server to Human Resources
and Training Manager.”—Sunny Mehta,
Human Resources and Training Manager,
Millennium Plaza Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E.
handling the various situations in their future life and
careers before/after joining Hotel industry.
IHM Gwalior renders various Industrial Vocational
training programs to its students in various 5 star hotels.
Since the college is determined to impart hands on training
to its students, IHM invites all the 5-star luxury/business
hotel chains, for the 17-week industrial training at excellent
locations of the country. This enables all its students to
work in all the major operational departments to get
firsthand experience.
It also provides training exposure to its students through, a
short term course like Hunar-Se-Rozgar Tak Diploma
students who develop their skills in IHM Gwalior and
joined the hotels restaurant chains in various cities.
‘Words of trust’
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HOTEL
MANAGEMENT
A Plethora of Opportunities
midst engineering and medical
Acareer options, what people
used to imagine two
generations back was law. Our parents
didn’t even hear about multiple career
options which many of us are part of
now. And, when many of us say that
we are going to pursue such a career
like Fashion designing or Event
Management, our parents would
strongly criticize them, clearly because
they are not aware of the courses and
their prospects in the current scenario.
But the industry is growing and
expanding its arms towards serving the
world in a better and eﬃcient manner.
There was a time when certain roles of
today did not demand people with
certain degrees or expertise, but things
have changed. Now, people are looking
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for experts. Employers are ready to pay the extra bucks, but
they expect an expert to fill in the gaps and lead their
organization towards an extraordinary experience.
May it be a corporate meeting, major conference, corporate
training session, family dinner, friends’ trip or an event
filled with celebrities, hotels are the prime destinations. To
ensure all of these take place smoothly, the hotels need
experts who can manage them all and thus there arises the
emergence of the hotel management courses and its
institutes. But with the rise of hotel management graduates,
rise in the competition and further segregation of branches
in the industry, people are looking for career options
beyond that.
With the rise in the career options in the hotel management
industries, various new positions are coming up in this
sector and some of them are as follows:
Accommodation Manager
As the name suggests, Accommodation Managers work in a
variety of sectors including the conference centers, health
worker housing, hotel, housing associations, care homes,
youth hostels and hospitals. The job role of Accommodation
Manager will vary depending on the sector the person is
serving. But the typical responsibilities of the manager will
include business planning, budget controlling and
administering. This person holds the responsibility of
ensuring that accommodation facilities which are provided
to the guests runs in a very smooth manner along with
safety measures.
Event Manager
Self-Motivator, Self-Initiator, Planner, and Proactive, those
are the qualities one must possess if he/she wants to become
an Event Manager. Though the responsibilities change from
sector to sector and event to event, the primary role stays
the same and that is managing the process right from the
planning stage, to event to post-event evaluation.
From managing clients, events to liaising with sales,
suppliers, and ensuring insurance and legal matters along
with safety issues, Event Manager does that all. One must
be enthusiastic in travelling, communicating and willing to
work even on the weekends, and must not be a follower of
9-6 duty people, and then only one can be efficient in this
profession. Mostly, the salaries are high and there are high
scopes of entrepreneurships in this sector.
Tour Manager
If one has a degree in hotel management and has a passion
for traveling and guiding people to explore new places with
an exotic essence of those places. And, the only job
responsible of the person is to offer an exotic experience to
the tourists. Beyond that the person must take care of all the
issue that the travellers might face and that includes
everything from immigration, passport to tickets and
accommodation and even emergency situation with safety
concern. It apparently seems that this career too goes
beyond the 9-6 schedule.
Apart from all these interesting career options, hotel
management degrees offer much more. If one is passionate
about food and cooking, undoubtedly, becoming a chef is
the best choice one can opt for. Other professions like
Catering Manager, Fast Food Manager, Public House
Manager, Restaurant Manager, Customer Service Manager,
Human Resource Officer, Retail Manager and definitely
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UEI Global is the flagship brand of Berggruen Education
Private Limited, which is a venture of Berggruen Holdings.
Berggruen Holdings is the direct investment vehicle of the
Nicolas Berggruen Charitable Trust, estimated to exceed $3
billion. It has made more than 100 direct investments over
the last 20 years across various assets, classes including
private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and public markets.
Berggruen has regional offices in the US, Germany, Israel,
Turkey, and India.
The holding company has following business interests in
India: Berggruen Education, Berggruen Hotels, Berggruen
Car Rentals, Gemini Equipments and Rentals, and Real
Estate Investments.
UEI Global has brought industry experts to provide
high-quality educational facilities to aspiring students.
Programs in Hospitality Management both at Under
Graduate and Post Graduate levels are offered through nine
state-of-the-art campuses. The curriculum of the programs
is crafted to bridge the ever growing demand-supply gap in
the service industry. Also, there is a unique blend of
vocational skills training along with formal education.
Achieving Excellence through Dedicated Services
UEI Global strives for academic excellence which is
achieved through:
· Current, up-to-date course curriculum
o Designed and developed through alliances with the best
Indian and International educational institutions
· Latest delivery methodology
o Conducted by internationally trained, industry
experienced, operationally savvy faculty members
· International specialization (Certification) along with
formal education (Degrees)
o Through tie-ups with the leading educational institutions
Career-Centric Educational Facilities
UEI Global has developed a well-balanced curriculum,
under the academic supervision of Hotelschool The Hague,
The Netherlands (one of the Top Three Hotel Schools of the
World). The 3 Year Degree program is a Specialized Service
Management program rather than a simple hotel
management degree. The pedagogy involves relevant and
contemporary learning and largely focuses on developing
the attitude and skills of the students. The students of UEI
Global are confident and possess the relevant knowledge
and skill required by the industry.
UEI Global guides students towards a bright future by
providing them with just the right blend of knowledge and
skills that will increase their demand in the industry. The
curriculum is industry relevant, both at the domestic and
international level and is based on the principle of
‘entrepreneurial learning’ of hospitality. The program of
study encourages use and knowledge of modern equipment
in kitchens, restaurants, house-keeping, and front-office
departments. The ‘entrepreneurial learning’ reflects the
education philosophy that follows working in groups to
UEI GLOBAL
Delivering Quality Education with a Professional and Career-Oriented Approach
The institute aims to offer world class education to future professionals in a wide field of
services
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analyze and solve specific problems and acquiring practical
work experience through internships.
The faculty at UEI Global acts as a trainer or a coach, rather
than a regular teacher; instead of lecturing, they provide the
students with case studies, tasks and assignments, adopt the
presentation and research methodology, develop the overall
personality, and groom students for a positive go-get
attitude to become tomorrow’s leader. More focus is placed
on the practice rather than merely graduating or attaining
the educational qualification.
UEI Global has been continuously ranked as “Top Hotel
Management Institutes of India” by CSR since last 7 years
and also been awarded with “National Education
Excellence Award ”
by Brands Academy. With a strong alumni base, there are a
lot of students who have touched new highs. Alumni like
Prabmeet- Corporate Chef (Nestle), Ripu Daman
Handa- Celebrity Chef (Winner Master Chef 2013) are
amongst few who have made UEI Global proud.
Career Opportunities and Financial Assistance
UEI Global provides a wide range of career opportunities
and financial support to the students. Students can apply for
scholarship test and can earn up to Rs 1,00,000 scholarship
which can be deducted from their total fee. The institute
also assists students by providing international internships
and placements during their program.
They help the students to be globally accepted for
employment. For example, Ms. Komal (Batch: 2013-16)
who did her internship in Marriott Hotel, Texas, USA, has
now got the opportunity to work in Hotel Gaylord Palms
Resorts, Florida, USA. Mr. Paras Jain (Batch: 2013-16) got
opportunity to work with Hotel Aeroport Montpellier,
France followed by the job offer from Hotel Eurotel
Montpellier, France. Mr. Karan Jain (Batch: 2014-17), did
his international internship with Hotel Meydan, Dubai
which was followed by an on-job training and final
placement. Several other students have also been very
successful, where they, on their apprenticeship/OJT, have
got the final placement.
Manish Khanna is the MD and CEO of
the institute. He is a multi-disciplined and
a multi-tasked professional who has
been widely known for his
organizational, nancial, and
commercial acumen. He passionately
believes that education is all about
credibility and ensures that UEI Global
delivers the credibility in all its acts of
student's interaction, teaching, training,
workshop, placement, parent's
expectations, and industry's
expectations, and above all deliver the
social reasonability of creating the nest
professionals. His astuteness and strategy
has been the pillar of UEI Global success.
Manish states “We believe in imparting
knowledge to the students, which would
help them succeed, not only in
professional life but in all future
endeavors. We ensure that students
acquire optimum blend of personal
(attitudes behavior) and professional
(knowledge skills) competencies”.
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About the Leader

Technology
influence
Hotel Industry
Disruptive technologies have brought revolution in the business functions of the hotel
industry. In the tech era, technology is considered as the 6th sense for the human beings
and the mobile has become part of the human body. The technology which was visible in
front of eyes has gone inside our body and become invisible. This high involvement scenario has
transformed the way how the stakeholders connect with the hotels. The article aims to discuss the
technology and its inﬂuence on the hotel industry.
Due to the availability of the internet and low-cost mobile, every consumer has a smartphone to
stay connected with the latest happenings around the world. Without any discrimination, the
presence of technology is prevailing from rags to riches. Information accessibility is no longer a
barrier even for the illiterate. Thanks to Google for providing a choice and privilege to access the
information from nine regional languages of India. The latest edition, google assistant helps the
consumers to get any information almost instantly. Hence, the exposure of the consumer to know
the latest trends prevailing in the hotel industry is increasing. This consumer learning habit with the
help of technology is increasing the product and service expectations in the hotel industry.
AND ITS
ON THE
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Let us understand how general practices of the hotel has changed due to the technological advancements,
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Counter Check-in and Check-Out Self-Check-in and Checkout Kiosk
Bell Boy offering Luggage Assistance Luggage Robot
Currency Exchange Service offered by Front
office cashier
Foreign Currency Exchange Self-service payment kiosk.
Room Key Card Smart Key
Room Control Panel Handheld PDA
Regular Beds Electric Adjustable Beds
Internet through Cable Wi-Fi Everywhere
Door Knob Card Infra-red Sensors
Pay by Card Pay by Mobile- Near Field Communications
In-room dining order through menu card and telephone In-room order tablets
Booking through Hotel Websites Booking through OTA
Google Search SEO- Search Engine Optimization
Order Taking through KOT Mobile Ordering System
Serviced provided by Waiter Service provided by Robot
Menu Card Menu Tab
Promotion Through Banner Promotion Through QR Code
Comments Card Customer Feedback on Android tablet and I pad
Chargers Smart Chargers
Information from the employee and secondary data Data Analytics to capture customer preferences
Personal Butlers Robotic Butlers
Hotel Website Hotel App
WOM from friends and family WOM from Review Website
Pay by Cash/Credit Card Pay by Payment Apps
Ask Call Center Chatbots
Wall Interactive Wall
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Technology and influence on the guest
The technology related products and services in the hotels help the guest to experience prompt
and error-free service. The growing advancements of technology in the hotel industry also help
the guest to discover a wide range of choices in the market. For example, Online Travel Agents
helps the guest to explore hotels around the world in one single website. The technology ensures
that guests are recognized during their revisit based on the data available in the data analytics.
Room features like electric adjustable beds enhance the stay experiences of the guest. Handheld
PDA in the guest room surrenders the complete control of the room over one click by the guest.
Technology and influence on the hotel
Hotel technology helps to simplify the multiple complicated tasks in just few steps. The revenue
management technology helps the hotels to strategically position the hotel in the market and it
helps to increase the business and to optimize the revenue. Technology helps the hotels to connect
and to stay connected with the prospective guest right from the pre-purchase to the post-purchase
stage. The service quality can be best maintained with the help of the technology. Since the
technology reduces the human intervention and brings uniformity in the service. Technology also
create a competitive edge for the hotel among the competing brands in the market. The manpower
requirement and cost of the manpower can be reduced with the help of the technology
implementation.
Conclusion
It is important the hotels carefully implement the technology in the hotel operations but in the
meantime should focus on retaining the personalized interactions with the guest. Technological
innovation in the hotel industry will continue to increase around the globe. Hotels can create a
competitive advantage for the brand through technology adoption and implementation due to the
increased preference of technology by the tech-savvy consumers. It is vital for the hotel to check
the need of the technology for the guest, hotel operational standards, employee competency and
expected results from the implementation of the technology. With a sensible approach, hotels can
implement the three “R” (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) with the help of the eco-friendly
technology. For examples, hotels can introduce LED lightning, aerators and flow restrictors in
water taps, sensor-based lighting and ozone water treatments etc.
This initiative will help the hotels to cut down the energy cost and promote eco-sensitivity among
the consumers in the market. In addition, technology should not jeopardize the human interaction
and the personalized service experience provided to the guest. The scenario of “digitize or die” is
forcing the hotels to implement technology in the hotel operations. Going forward, the presence
of hotels in the digital world will be considered as a proof for the existence of the hotel in the real
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Dr. D.P. Sudhagar, Associate Professor,
School of Professional Studies, has
completed Ph.D in Marketing at Anna
University Chennai. He was the rst Scholar
from the Hospitality Management registered
at the School of Commerce Management,
Anna University, Chennai and was also the
rst person who received a Doctoral degree
in the Hospitality Specialization for his
research on “Revisit Intention of Restaurant
Customers” under the guidance of Dr.G.
Rajendran, Professor Head, School of
Commerce Management, Anna
University, Chennai.
He had extended the Theory of Planned
Behavior model, a popular model
developed by Icek Ajzen to predict the
behavioral intentions of the people. He had
extended the model by including the critical
constructs which caused the revisit intention
of the restaurant customers to understand
the restaurant customers revisit intention. He
holds an M.B.A in Marketing Management,
and M.Sc. in Hotel Catering
Management. His achievements in the
academic performance include “Gold
Medal” in M.Sc and “5th Rank” in the B.Sc
degree.
He has worked with Global Leaders in the Hospitality Industry “TAJ Hotel, Resorts Palaces” in the general
management operations. His tenure at TAJ includes handling the sales marketing operations,
core-department operations and the training development of the operational level team members of the
hotel. His achievement in the hotel operations includes increased footfalls of the guest visiting the hotel,
higher revenue and nest service quality standards. He also served as a Role Model for the team members to
deliver exceptional performance in the work place.
He was associated with ITC Hotel Park Sheraton Towers, Chennai to enlighten his knowledge and skills of
the hotel operations during the graduation degree period. He was the Departmental Trainer in the hotel and
has conducted several trainings to the team members in the department on attitude enhancement, personality
development, personal hygiene grooming, time management, event management, service quality, service
recovery and complaint handling procedures, safety at work, guest engagement delight, learning fun at
work place and innovation and creativity.
Dr.Sudhagar has attended national level seminars and conferences; his research papers have been published
in peer-reviewed journals. His interested research areas include food safety, eco-sensitivity of the hotels,
locavore food, customer behavior models, fast food and nutrition health.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. D.P. Sudhagar
Associate Professor
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