Know About The Conference
- 01 - 02 May 2025
- Parul University, Vadodara
About 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. The conference seeks to examine these changes, promoting discussion on how emerging technologies and innovative strategies can reshape operations, customer experiences, and global competitiveness while addressing ethical and cultural considerations. A key focus is on the role of AI-powered technologies in transforming travel experiences, behaviours, and operations. By enhancing educational frameworks and operational efficiency, AI has the potential to create a paradigm shift in hospitality and aviation. Ethical challenges such as privacy issues and cultural quirks in adopting AI applications will also be critically evaluated. In order to keep technological breakthroughs people-centric, discussions will focus on ways to bridge the gap between technological innovation and human experiences. Another crucial element is sustainability, which emphasises eco-friendly and green practices in the travel, hotel, and aviation industries. Innovative circular economy models and community-driven approaches to destination management will be explored as tools to promote environmental stewardship. The conference will also address policy frameworks and governance strategies that support sustainable operations, ensuring long-term benefits for local communities and ecosystems. The transformative power of digital innovation and social media in tourism and hospitality marketing will also be a central theme. The conference will explore how influencers, user- generated content, and niche marketing strategies are shaping destination images and influencing traveller behaviours. In promotional initiatives, particular focus is placed on the relationship between social responsibility and ethical marketing practices. In order to develop practical plans for future expansion, this conference seeks to promote multidisciplinary discussion and cooperation, bridging the divides between technology, sustainability, and marketing. The conference aims to explore cutting-edge research, spot new trends, and present workable solutions in the tourism, and hospitality sector. It seeks to offer a forum for discourse about how advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative marketing strategies can be useful to shape the direction of the sector going forward.
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. Not only has it provided students with a quality education, it has also provided them with an environment that aims to nurture their strengths and work on their weaknesses, achieving a fine balance for them as the next generation of hoteliers. Our curriculum comprises lectures, practical & tutorials taking a 360-degree approach and view to understand how a student is progressing academically as well as professionally. The curriculum encompasses the three tenets addressing employability, skill development and entrepreneurship. We have a vision that a good education is a mix of academic qualifications and industrial exposure leading legitimate outcome, which is generation of professional competence. Hotel management 3 professional programmes and it requires us as educational service providers to put up equal, on academic qualifications and professional competence of a student.
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. The University is an amalgamation of faculties and institutes that offer a plethora of diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in numerous disciplines. Through its uniquely structured, industry linked and field aligned programs, the University holds a noteworthy record of fulfilling the infinite dreams of students, by launching their lucrative careers towards high trajectories through start-up incubation and impeccable placement records. The 125-acre eco-friendly campus is home to over 43,000 students from every State of India and over 2,500 international students from 68 countries, making Parul University a truly culturally global destination. In addition to its NAAC A-++ accreditation, the University holds global memberships in bodies such as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The University’s stamps of quality extend to its DSIR recognition for quality research, NABL accreditation for quality in clinical medical research, NABH accreditation for quality healthcare and, ARIlA Top 50 ranking for innovation achievements nationwide. In recognition of Parul University’s excellence in education it has been awarded for being the Best Private University in Western India by Praxis Media and Best University in Placements by ASSOCHAM and the Most Outstanding University in West Zone for having Highest Nationalities in campus at the World Education Summit Awards.
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
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee - Dr. M. R Yadarv
Director, Director, RDC
Advisory Committee - Dr. Bhavesh Mewada,
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee - Dr. Manisha Pathak
Academic Director
Conveners & Coordinators
Convener - Dr. Bindu
Assistant Professor,
PIHMCT,
Parul University
Co-Convener - Mr. Stephen Murugesh
Assistant Professor,
Faculty of Hotel Management
and Catering Technology, Parul
University
Organizing secretaries
Organizing secretaries -Mr. Udaidip Chauhan
Assistant Professor,
Faculty of Hotel Management and
Faculty of Hotel Catering Technology, Parul University
Organizing secretaries -Mr. Tirthank Rindani
Assistant Professor,
Faculty of Hotel Management and
Faculty of Hotel Catering Technology, Parul University
Organizing secretaries - Mr. Kapil Mehta
Assistant Professor,
Faculty of Hotel Management and
Faculty of Hotel Catering Technology, Parul University
Organizing Committee Members
Dr. Sachin Shelar
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Mr. Saurabh Awasthi
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Ms. Minakshi Meshram
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Ms. Tulika Thakur
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Ms. Parul Chouhan
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Ms. Rupali Das
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Mr. Neeraj Katyal
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Mr. Amaresh Jha
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Mr. Arpit Samnani
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Mr. Rahul Jha
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Mr. Mohit Gupta
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Mr. Arya Mohan
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
Mr. Miten Pandya
Assistant Professor, FHMCT
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