Professor of French and English, In-charge of Placement and International Internships & Member of the Outreach Programme Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School
With hotels losing 90% of their business, do you think students would still be interested in a course in hotel management?
In order to reinforce a promising future for those who pursue a course in hotel management, we have conducted several webinars in which experts and professionals have expressed a concerted opinion that COVID is merely a ‘pause button’ – the industry will surely bounce back. Yes, the admissions might be slower at this time, but we are optimistic and will fill up our capacities as usual.
What careers do you expect students to make in this crisis?
There is a marked increase in demand for young graduates in Europe, especially in the UK, France and Germany. Our students, who are proficient in foreign languages, stand a bright chance in hotels, airlines, travel trade, event management and retail.
However, once the domestic markets reopen, several new doors will open for them. Healthcare is emerging as a new domain.
Your students have been attending classes from home since almost four months. how have you maintained the academic rigor in your practical classes?
The dynamics of internet and YouTube have made everything possible. We have been conducting theory and practical classes, marking attendance, checking assignments, holding exams and declaring results the same way as before the COVID-19 virus erupted. Even our college meetings, staff trainings and appraisals have been conducted online.
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Technology vital post COVID
The recent DDP Digital Conclave titled ‘The Post Pandemic Reset’ focused on hospitality and how technology would play a major role in a reset for the post-COVID world.
Local experiences
There will be more challenges along the way. However, COVID-19 has shaped the industry for a better, sustainable and enriching future, says Patrick Taffin, Assistant Dean, SHMS Leysin.
IHE GOES PHYSICAL
India’s one of the largest B2B hospitality expos, the four-day IHE 2021, opens on September 24 at IEML, Greater Noida and will be a 100 per cent ‘physical show’.
FHRAI-IHM GETS NCHMCT AFFILIATION
NCHMCT affiliation FHRAI-IHM has become the first private institute managed by FHRAI to be affiliated with the National Council of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Noida.
On the road to recovery
The food delivery market is dominated by Swiggy and Zomato, sharing 85 percent of the total market between them, says the India Food Service Delivery Report 2021.
Focus on feedback
Domestic tourism has emerged as a sustainable segment to watch out for especially in post-pandemic business recovery scenarios, says Pankaj Gupta, General Manager, Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre.
HOMESTAY IN THE HIMALAYAS
Invoking the grandeur and nobility of the Raj era, Jungle House – a boutique homestay in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – opens its doors for guests.
Cautiously optimistic
Pinning Raffles Udaipur on Accor’s global map, Kerrie Hannaford, VP – Commercial, Accor India & South Asia talks about raising the bar with immersive hospitality and emotional luxury.
ACQUISITION MODE
Click Hotels by Suba has acquired 35 hotels across 22 new destinations in India. By 2023, the hospitality conglomerate targets to cross 3,000+ rooms.
A complete solution
Built on the airspace of a conventional railway station, The Leela Gandhinagar reflects the vision of modern India, says Jaideep Anand, Vice President and General Manager, The Leela Gandhinagar.
