International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism
Tourism in India is experiencing tremendous growth and is one of the major economic generators. Recent data shows a major contribution to the GDP of the country and a major tool for employment generation. The tourism and hospitality industry needs new innovation, trendsetter development and a progressive approach to extract the optimal potential from the available resources of the country. For the purpose of the same, the International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism ICHT 2021 will help in the generation of new ideas, new literature, reviews and models towards the objective. As it is a multidisciplinary approach conference is open for another related field of studies to like, management systems, sports, social sciences, etc related to tourism.
Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker
Dr. Maharaj Vijay Reddy
Coventry University Business School, Associate-Research Centre for Business in Society, Coventry University, UK Previously, Associate Professor & Head of Subject for the Department of Tourism, Aviation and Event Management within the University of West London, UK
Conference Director
Prof. Nafees Haider Naqvi
Director, JLU School of Hospitality and Tourism, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
Patron & Guest of Honor
Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Shastri
Vice-Chancellor, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
Guest of Honor
Prof.(Dr.) Sheeba Hamid
Department of Commerce, Course Coordinator (MTTM), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Patron
Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Khare
Registrar, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
Special Guests
Prof. (Dr.) Marco Valeri
Senior Lecturer Faculty of Economics, Niccolò Cusano University, Rome (Italy)
Dr. Sarah Hussain
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Dr. Faizan Ali
Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator MUMA College of Business Sarasota-Manatee, University of South Florida, USA
Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Khan
Conference Convener (ICHT-2021), Program Leader: Ph.D., MBA (H&T) and BBA Tourism, Research Coordinator, School of Hospitality and Tourism, JLU Bhopal
Panel Discussion on
“Recovery and Beyond: Future of Hospitality and Tourism after COVID-19”
Prof. (Dr.) Marco Valeri
Senior Lecturer Faculty of Economics, Niccolò Cusano University, Rome (Italy)
Prof. (Dr.) Nimit Chowdhary
Department of Tourism, Hotel, Hospitality and Heritage Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Dr. Santanu Dasgupta
Head of Department, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata
Dr. Bhupesh Kumar
Principal, Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (SIHM), Ranchi
Special Session on
“Entrepreneurship Education in Hospitality and Tourism”
Dr. Sarah Hussain
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Focused Session on
“Renaissance for the Hospitality Industry through Hospitality 5.0”
Dr. Souji Gopalakrishna Pillai
Associate Scholar and Scientist, Florida State University, Florida, USA
Special Session on
“Travel or Not to Travel?” Exploring possibilities of post pandemic”
Special Invited Guest & Speaker
Dr. Velan Kunjuraman
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism and Wellness University of Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
Panel Discussion on
“The New Normal of Hospitality and Tourism”
Prof.(Dr.) Sheeba Hamid
Department of Commerce, Course Coordinator (MTTM), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
Dr. Sarah Hussain
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Mr. Rishabh Tandon
Area Director - Human Resources Intercontinental Hotels Group, New Delhi
Mr. Arindaam Banerjeea
General Manager-HR, Berggruen Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Workshop on
“Sustainable business practices in Hospitality & Tourism Industry: A Future perspective”
Mr. Vikas Tembhare
Founder & Managing Partner at DTORR, India Principal Consultant - Ind Trade Consultancy Middle East FZE, UAE Advisor - Welldone Foundation, India
Dr.A. Lajwanti Naidu
Assistant Director- Strategy, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authorities.
Mr. Matthew Esper
Sustainability consultant of Hospitality and Tourism, Founder & Principal of RHT Advisory, Inc., Toronto, Canada
Mr. Pankaj Pradhananga
Director of Four Season Travel & Tours, Charter President of Tourism Toastmasters Club, Consultant of International Development Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal
Valedictory Ceremony
Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Shastri
Vice-Chancellor, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
Mr. Abhishek Mohan Gupta
Pro - Chancellor, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Khan
Conference Convener (ICHT-2021), Program Leader: Ph.D., MBA (H&T) and BBA Tourism, Research Coordinator, School of Hospitality and Tourism JLU, Bhopal
Prof. Nafees Haider Naqvi
Director, JLU School of Hospitality and Tourism<br /> Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
Prof. (Dr.) S. C. Bagri
Centre for Mountain Tourism and Hospitality Studies, HNB, Garhwal University, Editor in Chief of Journal of Tourism, Formerly Vice Chancellor, Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun
Prof. (Dr.) Nimit Chowdhary
Department of Tourism, Hotel, Hospitality and Heritage Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Dahiya
Director- Centre for Life Skills & Soft Skills M.D. University - Rohtak, Haryana
Mr. Ajay Kumar Singh
Joint Director (Skill & Training) Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board
Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Khare
Registrar, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
Conference Schedule
| Timing | Event Day |
| Day-01, June 28, 2021 | |
| 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. | Inaugural Ceremony |
| 12:05 P.M. to 12:10 P.M. | Break |
| 12:10 P.M.-01:15 P.M. | Panel Discussion on “Recovery and Beyond: Future of Hospitality and Tourism after COVID-19” by Prof. (Dr.) Marco Valeri, Prof. (Dr.) Nimit Chowdhary, Prof. (Dr.) Santanu Dasgupta, Dr. Bhupesh Kumar Moderated by Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Khan |
| 01:15 P.M. to 02:00 p.m | Lunch Break |
| 02:00 P.M.-03:00 P.M. | Technical Session (Track 01 and Track 02) |
| 03:00 P.M.-04:00 P.M. | Technical Session continued (Track 01 and Track 02) |
| Special Session on “Entrepreneurship Education in Hospitality and Tourism” By Dr. Sarah Hussain Moderated by Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Khan | |
| 04:00 P.M.-04:40 P.M. | Special Session on “Renaissance for the Hospitality Industry through Hospitality 5.0” by Dr. Souji Gopalakrishna Pillai Moderated by Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Khan |
| Day-02, June 29, 2021 | |
| 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 p.m | Panel Discussion on “The New Normal of Hospitality And Tourism” by Professor (Dr.) Sheeba Hamid, Dr. Sarah Hussain, Mr. Rishabh Tandon, Mr. Arindaam Banerjeea Moderated by Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Khan |
| 11:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. | Workshop on “Sustainable business practices in Hospitality & Tourism Industry: A Future perspective” by Mr. Vikas Tembhare-Coordinator, Dr. Addala Lajwanti Naidu, Mr. Matthew Esper, Mr. Pankaj Pradhananga Moderated by Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Khan |
| 12:15 P.M. to 12:20 P.M. | Break |
| 12:20 P.M.-01:00 P.M. | Special Session on “Travel or Not to Travel?” Exploring possibilities of post pandemic” by Dr. Velan Kunjuraman Moderated by Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Khan |
| 01:00 P.M. to 02:00 P.M. | Lunch Break |
| 02:00 P.M.- 04:00 P.M. | Technical Sessions (Track 3 and Track 4) |
| 04:00 P.M. onwards | Valedictory Ceremony |