Since its establishment in 2017, Techno Main Salt Lake’s Hotel and Hospitality Management Department has expanded effortlessly to become an essential component of the institution, educating students for exciting professions in the travel, hospitality, and tourist sectors. The department’s successful graduates, who have landed jobs at upscale hotels, airlines, cruise lines, and service sectors, are proof of its dedication to excellence. The department provides students with a strong education in hotel management and opens doors to a variety of fulfilling career prospects by fusing hands-on training with industry knowledge.
The industries of hospitality, travel, tourism, and hotel management are intertwined and essential to giving tourists everywhere amazing travel experiences. They provide a wide range of services, from opulent resorts to low-cost lodging, meeting the needs of diverse clientele and promoting world economic expansion.
- Hospitality Industry: Hotels, restaurants, bars, resorts, cruise lines, and event organising services are all part of the hospitality business. It centres on giving guests outstanding customer service, cosy lodging, and fine dining experiences in order to make sure they have a great time.
- Travel and Tourism: This vibrant industry makes it easier for people to travel for work, play, or other reasons, which boosts economic expansion, generates employment, and fosters cross-cultural interaction. Travellers look for life-enriching experiences, whether they are found in tranquil retreats or adventurous pursuits.
- Hotel Administration: Managing and running lodging facilities, such as hotels and resorts, entails keeping an eye on important departments like sales, housekeeping, food and beverage services, and front desk operations. Maintaining high operating standards, optimising revenue, and ensuring client happiness are the three key focusses of effective hotel management.
Career options abound in the travel, tourist, hospitality, and hotel administration sectors. Professionals in hotel and restaurant management supervise operations and guarantee excellent client service. The opportunity to combine inspiration and practicality to arrange conferences, weddings, and other unique events is provided by event planning. The goals of those working in sales and marketing are to draw in customers, advertise hospitality firms, and increase income. Managing passenger services, logistics, and entertainment is a key component of careers in airline and cruise line operations, which guarantee pleasant travel experiences. For those who are passionate about providing outstanding client experiences and operational excellence, these positions provide exciting and fulfilling career pathways.
Department organizes a variety of engaging events to enrich students’ learning experience. These include the Pithe Puli Workshop, which celebrates traditional culinary practices, and an Educational Tour to Jhore Jole Jongole, offering students insights into local tourism and hospitality management. Additionally, the Pre Poila Baishak Utsav celebrates Bengali New Year with cultural festivities, while the Happiness Fair fosters a positive and vibrant atmosphere, encouraging student participation and community interaction. These events provide valuable cultural and practical exposure, complementing the academic curriculum.
Department provides students with a range of training options to help them become ready for prosperous jobs. Students begin with informal training in the second semester, where they acquire core skills. In the fourth semester, they transition to industrial training, where they work in real-world settings. Their preparation for the sector is further improved through job training. The department has been successful in placing students in prestigious companies like the world-famous hotel chain Radisson, the e-commerce behemoth Amazon, the luxury hotel chain Vivanta by Taj, the world-renowned hotel chain Hyatt Regency, OffBeat CCU, Indigo, Air India, The Park, Tech Mahindra and Flipkart. Prominent student accomplishments encompass accolades and acknowledgement from contests such as UNIEX 2024’s Logo Creation Competition.
Hotel and Hospitality Management Department offers students an extensive education by fusing real-world experience with business knowledge to prepare them for a range of professional options. With access to prestigious organisations and practical experience, students are well-positioned to succeed in the global travel, hospitality, and tourist sectors. With a focus on sustainability, awareness of culture, and customer service, the program makes sure that students are empowered to do their best and succeed in their professional lives.