Written by Chennai’s ITC Grand Chola, under the umbrella of ITC Hotels, orchestrated a transformative Industry-Academia Meet on January 10, 2024. Headed by distinguished figures such as Dr. Swarup Sinha, Head of ITC Hospitality Management Institute, Mr. Nilesh Mitra, Vice President Talent Management HR, Mr. Zubin Songadwala, Vice President of Operations – South and East, and Kartik Khanna, Cluster Head L&D – ITC Hotels South the event aimed to foster ‘hospitality insights across institutions in the city.’
The event commenced with ITC Grand Chola extending a traditional grand patta welcome to the guests, paving the way for a profound exchange of ideas and innovative approaches to mold future hoteliers. Attended by prominent figures in Indian academia, including heads of institutions the meet was a comprehensive gathering of key stakeholders in the education and hospitality sectors.
This vibrant evening was marked by engaging discussions, insightful conversations, and the promise of a bright future for emerging hoteliers across various institutions in the city. Recognized as an effective platform, the event paved the way for determining the future of hospitality by developing students into potentially great hoteliers with exciting career opportunities.