International Conference
Integrating Technology and Sustainability :
Shaping the Future of Tourism, Hospitality, and Aviation
Organized by PIHMCT
- 01 - 02 May 2025
- Parul University, Vadodara
About Parul University
Parul University Vadodara is a multidisciplinary destination of learning and innovation, propelling quality in higher education with a record of being India’s youngest private university to receive NAAC A++ accreditation the first cycle. Situated in Vadodara, Gujarat, Parul University, is an embodiment of the nation’s essence of cultural heritage blended with modern innovations and academic practices for student enrichment, while fostering national and global development.
ABOUT FACULTY OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY
The Faculty of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Parul University was established in 2018, to bridge the gap between the demand of skilled manpower and its short supply. FHMCT has been successfully able to create an interface between the industry and the educational facade by means of continuing engagement with its partners.
Aim of The Conference
This conference aims to provide a platform for industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and academicians to explore transformative advancements in tourism, hospitality, and aviation. With the increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the rise of sustainable practices, and the influence of digital marketing, these industries are undergoing significant evolution.
Patrons & Chairperson of the Conference
Dr. Amit Ganatra
Provost - Parul University
Patrons
Dr. Manish Pandya
Registrar - Parul University
Patrons
Mr. Satish Jha
Dean - Faculty of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Chairperson
Distinguished International Speakers
Dr Tahir Sufi
Professor, Department of Tourism, School of Business & Economics,
Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), Puebla, Mexico
Dr. Thamimula Ansari
Associate Professor at University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Dr Ana Sofia Duque
Adjunct Professor, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Viseu Portugal
Dr. Eslam Ahmed Fathy
Associate Professor, Head of Hotel Management Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt
Distinguished National Speakers
Mr. Kingshuk Biswas
Project Head, Gujarat Power Corporation Limited, Panel Member - UNWTO Panel of Tourism Experts
Dr Ashish Dahiya
Professor & Director of Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, Director of Center for Life Skills & Soft Skills, M.D. Univerity, Haryana
Dr. Ranbir Singh
Head of Department, Department of Tourism & Hotel Management at Central University of Haryana
Dr. Amit Kumar Singh
Associate Professor, Department of Tourism, Sikkim University
Dr Rahul Singh Shekhawat
Assistant Professor, Mody University of Science and Technology, Sikar, Rajasthanverity, Haryana
Dr. Yashwant Singh Rawal
Professor at Amity School of Hospitality Amity University Rajasthan
Dr. Indu
Assistant Professor of Tourism Management at Christ University, Bangalore
This conference aims to provide a platform for industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and academicians to explore transformative advancements in tourism, hospitality, and aviation. With the increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the rise of sustainable practices, and the influence of digital marketing, these industries are undergoing significant evolution.
Venue address
PIHMCT, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat