siliconindia | | JULY 20258Hospitality does not simply refer to a warm welcome, it is a business that generates experience, drives economies, and service values worldwide. Hospitality is today a vast, dynamic sector with roots in ancient traditions of guest honor and service, assisting travel, tourism, accommodation, food & beverages, wellness, and entertainment industries. It is that invisible thread which permeates a hassle-free holiday stay of the traveler, an intimate dinner on the beach, a spa on a hilltop or an extravagance cruise with its VIP butler service. In contrast to hotel management, which is operationally-oriented and targets a kind of stranglehold on the accommodation industry, hospitality management is comprehensive in scope because it is concerned with all customer service experiences that make guests feel special, relaxed, and cared for. Whether it is a culinary director or a frontline supervisors, guest experience manager or wellness consultant, hospitality careers are as broad as they are influential.India's age-old tradition of `Atithi Devo Bhava' has made the country famous for having this innate sense of service forever. However, with changing global service standards and increasing requirements of tourists, an urgent need to create next-generation professionals who mesh tradition and innovativeness, and compassion and operational excellence exists. That is where the new generation of India's hospitality colleges comes in. With innovative curriculum, industry interface and international outlook, these institutions are not only training hospitality but molding its future. In this article we have compiled Top 10 New-Age Hospitality Colleges in India that are revolutionizing the service sector by not only delivering talent which is ready to be placed, but ready for the world.1. Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), GurgaonKnown for: Swiss-quality education, a member of Sommet Education including the alliances of Ecole Ducasse and Les Roches.Focus Areas: Culinary Arts, Luxury Hospitality, Event Management, Entrepreneurship.Industry Integration: Provides international internships, study-abroad semesters, industry-mentorship by Taj, Oberoi, Marriott, etc.Faculty Profile: A combination of multi-national professionals, ex-hoteliers, Michelin-trained chefs, and Les Roches-qualified teachers.2. Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), ManipalKnown for: Supported by the Manipal Academy and ITC Hotels legacy.Focus Areas: Hotel Management, Food Services, Tourism, Spa & Wellness Management.Industry Integration: Consistent exposure to ITC Hotels and resorts, luxury resorts and industry leaders during internships and live projects.Faculty Profile: Hospitality industry experts, ITC trained experts and academic researchers with international exposure.3. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Multiple CampusesKnown for: Worldwide partnership with the University of West London and World Hospitality Awards.Focus Areas: Hospitality Operations, F&B, Travel & Tourism, International Events.Industry Integration: Students get to attend world events such as Young Chef Olympiad; international internships, UK, USA, Dubai.Faculty Profile: Eclectic staff comprising of chef mentors, hospitality consultants and international academic partners.4. Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad (IHM-A)Known for: Association with Taj Group & University of Huddersfield.Focus Areas: Hotel Management, Hospitality Business, Culinary Arts.Industry Integration: Established Taj internship and placement ecosystem; introduction to luxury Indian hospitality standards.Faculty Profile: Experienced managers, UK trained professors, F&B, and operations experts.5. Apeejay Institute of Hospitality, Navi MumbaiKnown for: The Park Hotels powered industry-centric learning.Focus Areas: Hotel Operations, F&B Management, Event Planning, Experiential Marketing.Industry Integration: Learning on-the-job at The Park Hotels; 1 st year career grooming and corporate immersion.Faculty Profile: Leaders and scholars of hospitality and marketing Park trained professionals.6. Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School, MumbaiKnown for: International curriculum and two-degree with Vatel France.Focus Areas: Tourism Business, Hotel & Resort Management, Global Service Strategy.EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVETOP 10 NEW-AGE HOSPITALITY COLLEGES SHAPING INDIA'S SERVICE LEADERS Sejal Singh B G, Correspondent, Siliconindia
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