siliconindia | | JULY 20259Industry Integration: The opportunity to tap into the 50+ campus network of Vatel; European and leading Indian hospitality chains internships.Faculty Profile: Professors of several nations, professionals in the sphere of hospitality business, bilingual trainers.7. Christ University- School of Hotel Management, BangaloreKnown for: Balanced academics and hospitality industry relevance.Focus Areas: Hospitality Management, Events Creation, Travel Organization, Wellness.Industry Integration: Hospitality fests once a year, club Mahindra, Thomas cook, Oberoi ties up to allow internships.Faculty Profile: Young research based faculty who are industrially certified and with hands on training.8. Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management, PuneKnown for: Blending of culinary arts and hospitality creativity.Focus Areas: Culinary Operations, Restaurant Entrepreneurship, Leisure & Resort Management.Industry Integration: Culinary expos, hotel partnerships, food-tech startups, and international chef collaborations.Faculty Profile: Cordon Bleu trained Chefs, culinary entrepreneurs, academic researchers.9. Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management, New DelhiKnown for: Government-recognized and has a mix of old and new.Focus Areas: F&B Services, Catering Technology, Nutrition & Wellness.Industry Integration:Regular internships in Taj, Leela, ITC, representation of students in national culinary and hospitality competitions.Faculty Profile: IHM trained and experienced faculties who are certified nutritionists and catering professionals.10. Amity School of Hospitality, NoidaKnown for: Corporate driven curriculum, study abroad programs or international exchanges.Focus Areas: Hospitality Business Strategy, Spa & Wellness, MICE & Event Services.Industry Integration: MoUs with Marriott, Lemon Tree and spa chains; business plan competitions, on-campus hotel simulation labs.Faculty Profile: Senior faculty consisting of top hospitality brands, MICE experts, visiting faculty consisting of international partner institutions.What is changing in Hospitality?· Emergence of Hospitality EntrepreneurshipHospitality graduates today are not only job candidates they are brand creators. Spurred on by India's startup fever and evolving consumer behavior, more and more young professionals are opening boutique stays, curated dining pop-ups, event consultancies, and wellness ventures. Hospitality schools today develop this entrepreneurial spirit with courses in business innovation, digital marketing, and brand creation.. Soft Skills + Tech = The New Gold StandardService excellence in the 2020s is not only about manners it's about emotional intelligence, flexibility, and communication. At the same time, tech-savviness is becoming a must-have. From managing cloud-based hotel technology to guest-facing apps and CRM software, students are being taught to combine human warmth and digital agility.. Move away from Traditional Hoteliering towards Experience-Led ServicesHospitality nowadays is no longer just about lobbies, linen, and fine dining. The contemporary consumer now desires experiential, hyper-personalised experiences such as glamping in the hills, wellness and spa travel, or sustainable rural vacations. Colleges are adapting by adding event curation, destination marketing, and lifestyle hospitality to their curriculum.. AI, Automation & Sustainability: The New PillarsSmart check-ins, robot room service, energy-efficient kitchens, and AI-driven guest profiling are no longer futuristic they're current industry expectations. Leading hospitality colleges now embed AI tools, green practices, and operational automation into core training. Sustainability, in particular, is being championed as a fundamental value whether through zero-waste kitchens or eco-resort models.ConclusionSmart check-ins, robot room service, energy-efficient kitchens, and AI guest profiling are no longer a thing of the future they're today's industry norm. Top hospitality schools now incorporate AI tools, green initiatives, and operational automation in foundational training. Sustainability, specifically, is being touted as an intrinsic value whether through zero-waste kitchens or eco-resort models.With hospitality evolving from the old luxury to tech-savvy, experience-led service, India's new-age colleges are not only keeping up they're setting the beat. These colleges are more than mere teaching institutions, readying students to become entrepreneurs, sustainability leaders, and global innovators. By creating well-rounded professionals fit for hotels, cruises, events, or startups, they're making India's service economy stronger. More significantly, they're creating culturally rooted, globally capable leaders who will shape the future of hospitality itself.
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