Dr. Anila Thomas
Associate Professor, HOD
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Academic Experience:
Teaching Experience: 21 years (P.G. level & U.G. level teaching in History & Tourism
Research Experience : 17 years -
Qualification:
M.A., Ph.D, NET
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Contact:
Email: anilathomas@jyotinivas.org
Dr. Anila Thomas
Associate Professor, HOD
Member of National Executive Committee of Indian Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ITHC)
Honorary Member of Editorial Board at IJBST Journal Group (100% Free Open Access Non Profit Peer Reviewed Scientific Publication Service)
| # | Degree | Subject | University, place ,year |
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| 1 | Ph.D | Tourism Management | Department of Historical Studies and Tourism and Travel Management, Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, October 2012 |
| 2 | UGC NET | Tourism Administration & Management | UGC, June 2012 |
| 3 | M.A. | History & Tourism | Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. 1996/td> |
| 4 | Diploma in Travel & Tourism Industry Management (DTTIM) | Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior, 2001 |
During the first few years of academic career, my research interests revolved around History and Tourism with a particular focus on vocational training and development. After the completion of my Ph.D. thesis, I started to plan out new areas of interest that primarily bounded students on their views on professionalism and subsequently streamlined the level of their preparation to be part of an automated travel service sector, as well as the role of higher learning in Tourism and hospitality industry.
Eventually, my research focused on the following issues:
- Geographical resources and Tourism,
- Rural Tourism,
- Destination Marketing,
- Destination Planning and Policy-making,
- Women's contributions in the field of Tourism, and
- Community involvement for Sustaining Tourism Resources.
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Ph. D. Research Scholar – Mother Teresa Women’s University - Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India April 2004 to September 2012 |
| Title of the Research: “Development of Medical Tourism in Kerala with Special Reference to Women in Ayurveda” |
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Name of the Supervisor: Dr. Suryakumari. A. (FMR Professor and Head, Department of Historical Studies & Tourism and Travel Management, Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal624101, Tamil Nadu)
Abstract: The present research is an interdisciplinary subject focuses on the role and contributions women had made for the development of Ayurveda in Kerala from a historical perspective. To capture the overall scenario of the women's contribution to Ayurveda in Kerala, different sections of people in Ayurveda field were met with a specific set of questions. Women are playing a very good role in the promotion of Ayurveda. The reasons highlighted were better hospitality and management skills, more punctual, regularity, and also have more patience. As economically people are more stable, more freedom is given to women regarding higher learning, career and life itself, compared to earlier times. The number of women personnel are increasing in the field of Ayurveda. Even though, Medical Tourists, especially those who are coming for Ayurveda treatments, are facing certain problems like lack of proper infrastructure, environmental problems, especially pollution, changing climatic conditions, and so on, still, Medical Tourism offers a great opportunity for healthcare establishments in Kerala to fuel growth by tapping the potential of the international patient market. Also, well-coordinated efforts among the travel, hospitality, and healthcare trades are imperative for the sustainable growth of this business. |
| Coordinator - Swachh Bharat Swachh Paryatan programme implementation in Karnataka under Swachhata Action Plan (SAP) of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India |
| Students’ awareness campaign at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore |
| Tourist awareness campaign at Lalbagh |
| Principal Investigator – Minor Project sanctioned by Gujarat Tourism Corporation Ltd. |
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Project Title: Community Empowerment and Inclusive Growth at Heritage Tourism Destinations of Gujarat Month and Year of Sanction - 05/01/2022 Agency: Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd.. |
| Research Journal – Arts - "The Researcher" The following case-study projects were published by students in "The Researcher" the students' journal Arts, Research, Publication and Development Cell, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous under the guidance of Dr. Anila Thomas, Head of the Dept. of Tourism and Travel Management: |
| Cruise Marketing: Scope and Promotion of Karnataka Coastal Areas, Rekha Radhakrishnan & Sneha Rao (Students, 3rd B. A. HETT) |
| Environmental Impacts: Problems and Prospects with Special Reference to Bangalore's Pollution, Anna Louis& Anitha Ramesh (Students, 3rd B. A. HETT) |
| Health Tourism in Kerala: Prospects and Challenges of Kerala Ayurveda, Ms. Ramyashree. B (Student, III B.Com TM) |
| Ethnic Tourism Practices in India: A Study on the Hill Tribes of the Western Ghats, Sharon (Student, 3rd B. A. HETT) |
| Cultural and Historical Heritage of Coorg (Kodagu) as a Potential Tourist Attraction, (Nishmitha, Student, III B.Com TM) |
| Problems and Prospects of Rural Women's Entrepreneurial Activities in Healthcare Sector in Kerala (Lisa Thomas, Student, 3rd B. A. HETT) |
| Climatic changea Threat to indigenous cultures (Neha Jose Paul, Student, III B.Com TM) |
| A Case-Study on the Job Satisfaction of Women Working in MICE Tourism Sector in Bangalore (Leida Bamon, Student, III B.A HETT) |
| Tea Tourism in Assam (Michelle .A. Goodwin, Student, III B.A HETT) |
| Role of Community in Promoting Wine Tourism in Bangalore (Ms. Divya. R., Student, III B.A HETT) |
| Impact Of Climatic Variations On Tourism Demand Patterns (Ms. Neha Deepak, Student, III B.Com TM) |
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Name of the publisher: Springer Nature Book type: Edited volume (22-chapter manuscript for reviewed) Title of the book reviewed: Crisis, Resilience and Recovery in Tourism and Hospitality Name of the Author/Editor: Azizul Hassan |
| UGC Care Journals |
| Name of Article published: Strategic Initiatives for the Empowerment of Women Professionals in the Bangalore Mice Tourism Sector (Impact factor-5.80) Publication details / Month & Year: Sambodhi- UGC Care Journal – |
| Name of Article published: Implications of Climate Change and Weather Patterns in Regulating Tourism Destinations Development: An Empirical Study with regard to Hampi (Impact factor-5.80) Publication details / Month & Year: Sambodhi- UGC Care Journal – |
| Name of Article published: The Entrepreneurial Efficacy of E-Commerce in Restoring Business Competencies of Tourism Destination Marketing Companies in India Publication details / Month & Year: Indian Journal of Adult Education – (UGC Care Group-1 Journal) – |
| Name of Article published: Assessing the Effect of Positioning Strategy in Reinstating Destination Competitiveness and Revisit Intentions of Visitors: A Case Study of Pondicherry, India Publication details / Month & Year: Kala Sarovar – (UGC Care Group-1 Journal) – |
| Name of Article published: Revitalizing Tea Tourism: A Sustainable Approach on Community Development among Tea-Garden Workers of Assam Publication details / Month & Year: Shodhasamhita: Journal of Fundamental & Comparative Research |
| Name of Article published: Reigniting the Legacy of Gastronomic Tourism Among Potential Tourists in Manipur: Strategies to Safeguard the Indigenous Culture and Culinary Skills of the Meitei Community (Impact factor-4.257) |
| Name of Article published: “A Study on the Role and Contribution of Women for the Development of Ayurvedic Education in Kerala” Publication details / Month & Year: ATNA – the Research Journal of Dept. of Tourism Studies, Christ University, Bangalore – |
| Name of Article published: Film Tourism for Heritage Conservation and Promotion: The Case of Nrityagram, the First Indian Dance Village Publication details / Month & Year: ATNA – the Research Journal of Dept. of Tourism Studies, Christ University, Bangalore –
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| Peer-Reviewed Journal
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| Name of Article published: Role of community in promoting wine Tourism in Bangalore Publication details / Month & Year: COMPASS – the Research Journal of Dept. of Tourism, Garden City College, Bangalore |
| Name of Article published: “Problems and Prospects of Rural Women’s Entrepreneurial Activities in Healthcare Sector in Kerala” Publication details / Month & Year: ASNJJRA – Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore |
| Name of Article published: “Overcoming the Guest Service Challenges with reference to Conference and Convention Facilities in Luxury Hotels in Bangalore” Publication details / Month & Year: RIPPLES – the Research Journal of Dept. of Hotel Management, Garden City College, Bangalore |
| Name of Article published: A Case-Study on the Job Satisfaction of Women Working in MICE Tourism Sector in Bangalore Publication details / Month & Year: RIPPLES, Dept. of Hotel Management, Garden City College, Bangalore |
| Name of Article published: Role of Community in Promoting Wine Tourism in Bangalore Publication details / Month & Year: COMPASS the Research Journal of Dept. of Tourism, Garden City College, Bangalore |
| Name of Article published: E-Commerce as a Key Factor for Tourism Development in India Publication details / Month & Year: RIPPLES, Dept. of Hotel Management, Garden City College, Bangalore - May, 2016 |
| Name of Article published: Climatic Change and Environmental Sustainability-A Threat to Indigenous Culture and Sustainability of Resources Publication details / Month & Year: Journal of Tourism and Ethos (Issue II, Jul-Dec 2018), Zenon Academic Publishing, Hyderabad |
| Name of Article published: In the eye of the COVID-19 storm: Making Tourism ‘Atmanirbhar’? Publication details / Month & Year: ASNJJRA – Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore – ISSN- 0975-461X (July-December 2021)
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| Book Chapters |
| Book Title: New Age Marketing in Tourism (2012) Chapter Title: “Marketing Strategies for New Product Development in Hospitality Sector: A Case-study on Home-stays in Coorg” |
| Book Title: Recent Trends in Business, Management and Tourism (2014) Chapter Title: A Study on the Role of Nrityagram in Promoting Cultural Tourism in Bangalore |
| Book Title: Environmental Sustainability in Tourism (2014) Chapter Title: Tourism and Progress of Local Economy with Special Reference to Handicrafts of Channapatna |
| Book Title: Community Participation in Tourism Development in Emerging Countries (2019) Chapter Title: A Study on Empowerment of Rural Women Through Community-Based Tourism with Special Reference to Entrepreneurial Activities |
| Book Title: Event Tourism in Asian Countries: Challenges and Prospects (September 2021) Chapter Title: Participation and Role of Women in Events and Festivals: A Study on the Contributions of Women in Revitalizing and Sustaining the Folk Potential of Fairs and Festivals in India |
| Book Title: The Future of Tourism: An Asian Perspective (April 2021) Chapter Title: Evolution and History of Tourism in Asia |
| Book Title: Technology Application in Tourism in Asia: Innovations, Theories and Practices (March, 2022) Chapter Title: Technological Innovations in Asian Tourism |
| Book Title: Future of Tourism in Asia (January 2022) Chapter Title: Introspecting the New Normalities of the Post-COVID-19 Era in the Asian Tourism Industry |
| Book Title: COVID-19 and the Tourism Industry (March 2022) Chapter Title: Defining Responsibilities of Tourists in the Post-COVID-19 Period |
| Book Title: Event Tourism and Sustainable Community Development: Advances, Effects, and Implications (Forthcoming - February 2023) Chapter Title: Rural Event Tourism: Developing Sustainable Rural Event Tourism for the Development of the Community |
| Presented a paper titled "Eco-tourism in Nagarhole National Park", at KITTS, Thiruvananthapuram, at national conference on Tourism organized by All India Tourism Teacher's Association (AITTA) during January 2006. |
| Presented a paper entitled "Cruise marketing: scope and promotion of Karnataka coastal areas", at Al Ameen college, Bangalore, at state level conference on Tourism organized during April 2007. |
| Presented a paper entitled "Environmental impacts: problems and prospects with special reference to Bangalore's Pollution", at Al Ameen college, Bangalore, at state level conference on Tourism organized during April 2007. |
| Presented a paper titled "Medical and Health Tourism: Problems and Prospects", at National level Tourism seminar organized by KLE Nijalingappa college, Bangalore on 30th March 2008. |
| Presented a paper entitled "Medical Tourism in Kerala: Prospects and Challenges of Kerala Ayurveda", at National level Tourism seminar organized by Sri Anandeshwara college of Arts & Science, Gadag, Karnataka on 25th26th September 2009. |
| Presented a paper titled “Climatic changes: A Threat to indigenous cultures” at National level Tourism seminar organized by Christ University, Bangalore on 18th February, 2010. |
| Presented a paper entitled Protection and preservation of heritage sites from Global Warming with special reference to Hampi at National level Tourism seminar organized by KLE Nijalingappa college, Bangalore on 9th March, 2010. |
| Presented a paper titled Problems and Prospects of Rural Women's Entrepreneurial Activities in Healthcare Sector in Kerala at National level Tourism seminar organized by Christ University, Bangalore on 17th February 2011. |
| Presented a paper titled "Anthropology And Tourism: A Case-Study On The Potters Of Pottery Town In Bangalore" at National level Tourism seminar on "TRENDS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TOURISM INDUSTRY" organized by Christ University, Bangalore on 6th and 7th Feb 2012. |
| Presented a paper titled "Need of Business Ethics in the Hospitality Industry" at National level Tourism conference on "Transition A National Conference on 'Effecting Changes' in Hospitality & Tourism" organized by Dept. of Hotel Management and Tourism, Garden City College, Bangalore on 16th August 2012. |
| Presented a paper titled "Influence of Weather and Climatic Changes on Tourism Demand Patterns" at NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON "Water Climate And Tourism Is It A Boon Or Bane To Mankind & Economic Environment" organized by Dept. of Tourism, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bangalore on 11th September 2013. |
| Presented a paper titled "Economic Impact of Tourism on Karnataka with Special Reference to the Development of Handicrafts of Channapatna" at 2 Days NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON "Tourism Hospitality and Management An Interdisciplinary Approach towards Advanced Research" organized by Dept. of Tourism, Christ University, Bangalore on 18th and 19th February 2014. |
| Presented a Research paper, titled "A Study on the Role of Nrityagram in Promoting Cultural Tourism in Bangalore" in the International Conference on "Recent Trends in Business, Management and Tourism" organised by SRN Adarsh College, Bangalore on 30th April 2014. |
| Presented a Research paper, titled "Tourism and Progress of Local Economy Special Reference to Handicrafts of Channapatna" in the International Conference on "Environmental Sustainability in Tourism" organized by EAST (Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust), Palayamkottai held at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari Tamil Nadu, on 16th and 17th August 2014. |
| Presented a Research paper, titled "An Analytical Study on Revitalization of Rural Community of Anegundi through Arts and Cultural Resources" in the UGC sponsored Two-Day National seminar on "Karnataka as a Tourist Destination in Historical Perspective" organised by National College, Jayanagar on 22/08/2014 & 23/08/2014. |
| Presented a Research paper, titled "M. M. Hills as a Potential Religious Tourism Destination in Karnataka" in the UGC sponsored Two-Day National seminar on "Karnataka as a Tourist Destination in Historical Perspective" organised by National College, Jayanagar on 22/08/2014 & 23/08/2014. |
| Attended the third Annual International Conference on "Contemporary Scenario in Hospitality and Tourism Industry" organised by Dept. of Hotel Management, Garden City College on 28/08/2014. |
| Presented a Research paper, titled "Role of Community in Promoting Wine Tourism in Bangalore" in the international conference on "Tourism and Community Development" organised by Dept. of Tourism, Garden City College on 10/10/2014. |
| Presented a paper titled "Local Handicrafts as Conduits for Sustainable Tourism: A Study on Artisans of Channapatna" at 2 Days UGC – SAP (DRS – II) National Conference on "Pro Poor Tourism: Strategies to Ensure Sustainable Growth" organized by Dept. of Tourism Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry on 18th and 19th March 2016. |
| Presented a paper titled "E- Commerce as a Key Factor for Tourism Development in India" at TRANSITION - 4th International level Tourism conference on “Hospitality & Tourism – Evolution and Revolution" organized by Dept. of Hotel Management and Tourism, Garden City College, Bangalore on 11th March 2016. |
| Presented a paper titled "Business Ethics Implications in the Hospitality Industry" at 2 Days NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON "Tourism, Hospitality and Management: An Interdisciplinary Approach towards Advanced Research" organized by Dept. of Tourism, Christ University, Bangalore on 4th and 5th March 2016. |
| Presented a Research paper, titled "Conservation and Safeguarding Heritage Sites from Global Warming with special reference to Hampi" in the One-Day National level Conference on "Opportunities and Challenges for Businesses under Climate Change Scenario" organised by School of Commerce Studies, Jain University, Bangalore on 8th March 2017. |
| Presented a paper titled "A Study on the Impact of Environmental Changes and Sustainable Development of Wildlife Tourism in Karnataka with special reference to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary" at international level Tourism conference on "QUEST – 2017 – Forestry – Tourism Symbiosis: The Future of Sustainability" organized by Dept. of Tourism, Garden City College, Bangalore on 21st March 2017. |
| Presented a paper titled “A Study on Empowerment of Rural Women with special reference to Entrepreneurial Activities in Healthcare Sector in Kerala” at National level Tourism conference on "Contemporary Research and Practices in Tourism and Hospitality" organized by Dept. of Tourism Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry on 5th and 6th May 2017. |
| Presented a Research paper, titled "Opportunities and Challenges in Tourism Industry Post COVID – 19" in the national level Webinar on "The Role of Rural Tourism in Developing Indian Tourism" organised by Dept. of MTTM, KLE Society’s S Nijalingappa College, Bangalore on 12th August 2020. |
| Presented a paper titled "Local Community Empowerment in Tourism Development: A Study on Community-Based Tourism with an Emphasis on Rural Women’s Entrepreneurial Activities in Kerala through Kudumbashree Units" at 7th International Tourism Research Conference on "Knowledge /Innovation /Policy /Synergy – Resilience Building and Entrepreneur Innovation for Sustainable Tourism” organized by Dept. of Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka on 22nd October 2021. |
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2nd International Women's Conference, Art of Living International Centre, Bangalore, India Topic: "The Light of Leadership: Integrating Global Perspectives" Date: 7th Feb 2009 |
| International Conference, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore. Date: 12th – 14th August 2008 |
| Attended the two-day International Conference on "Environmental Sustainability in Tourism" organized by EAST (Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust), Palayamkottai held at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari Tamil Nadu. Date: 16th and 17th August 2014 |
| Attended the third Annual International Conference on "Contemporary Scenario in Hospitality and Tourism Industry" organised by Dept. of Hotel Management, Garden City College. Date: 28th August 2014 |
| Attended the UGC Sponsored International Conference on "Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Inclusiveness A Strategic Paradigm" organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) held at Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore. Date: 16th & 17th September 2014 |
| Attended the International Conference on "Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality In a Global Economy" organised by Dept. of Tourism Studies, Christ University, Bangalore Date: 24th & 25th February 2015 |
| Attended international conference on "Asia’s Tourism Potential – Path to Economic Development" organized by Department of Travel and Tourism, Economics and Journalism, Mount Carmel College Autonomous, Bangalore. Date: 1st and 2nd February 2017 |
| Attended international Tourism conference on "QUEST – 2017 – Forestry – Tourism Symbiosis: The Future of Sustainability" organized by Dept. of Tourism, Garden City University, Bangalore
Date: 21st March 2017.
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| Attended 7th International Tourism Research Conference on "Knowledge /Innovation /Policy /Synergy – Resilience Building and Entrepreneur Innovation for Sustainable Tourism” organized by Dept. of Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka on 22nd October 2021.
National level
Attended 2-Days National-level workshop organized by Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) held on 17th & 18th January 2009 at Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore. Date: 17th & 18th January 2009 |
| Participated in National level Tourism seminar on "The Role of Historical Monuments in Promoting Tourism in India", at organized jointly by Dept. of History and Dept. of Tourism Studies, Christ University, Bangalore Date: 19th February 2009 |
| Attended 2-Days National-level Conference organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore. Date: 14th & 15th February 2013 |
| Attended NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON "Water Climate And Tourism Is It A Boon Or Bane To Mankind & Economic Environment" on Wednesday 11th September 2013 at Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bangalore. Date: 11th September 2013 |
| Attended 2-Days UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on "Relationship Management: An Essential Investment for Better Living" organized by MANASI The Psychology Association, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore. Date: 5th & 6th December 2013 |
| Attended the UGC sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on "Karnataka as a Tourist Destination in Historical Perspective" organised by National College, Jayanagar. Date: 22nd and 23rd August 2014 |
| Attended the ICHR sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on "Role of Tribals in the Cultural History of South India 10th to 19th Century A.D." organised by Dept. of History, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore. Date: 25th and 26th November 2014 |
| Attended National level Tourism conference on "Contemporary Research and Practices in Tourism and Hospitality" organized by Dept. of Tourism Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry on 5th and 6th May 2017. |
| Attended 3-Days National Level Seminar on "Current Issues Confronting Principals and Heads of Institutions in India" organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore in association with Xavier Board – Karnataka Region and Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, Bangalore. Date: 19th – 21st February 2020 State level
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| State Level seminar: "Tourism Perspectives in Karnataka: Search for New Avenues" at AlAmeen college, Bangalore Date: 16th April 2008 |
| One Day UGC Sponsored State Level seminar on "Medical Tourism in India" organized by Dept. of Tourism, Hasnath College for Women, Bangalore Date: 18th April 2009 |
| Attended 2-Days State-level Conference Sangama 2011 "Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Mind and Body Dynamics" organized by Research Centre, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore. Date” 3rd & 4th March 2011 |
| Attended State-level Conference on Euthanasia, titled "Kill the pain, Not the Patient" jointly organized by Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore and Archdiocesan Communications Centre. Date: 23rd January 2015 |
| Conference Convener for UGC sponsored Maiden National level Tourism conference in association with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation addressing to the theme “Indian tourism and Entrepreneurship: A Comprehensive analysis of emerging opportunities and challenges” on 23rd February 2016 |
| Conference Convener for organizing Two Day National Tourism Seminar on 09th& 10th August 2016 addressing the theme “Responsible Tourism and Rural Development: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges”. |
| Conference Convener for organizing One Day National Tourism Conference on 21st August 2018 addressing the theme “Emerging Trends and Challenges in Hospitality Industry”. |
| Convener for Organizing Online International Panel Meet on “Post – Covid Scenario of Tourism Academia: Strategic Plan for Skill Enhancement” at 04th July 2020. |
| Convener for Organizing national webinar on “Tourism and Rural Development” addressing the theme “Strategic Interventions in the Development of Rural Tourism” at 23rd October 2020. |
| Convener for Organizing 2 Days State Level Workshop for Students on “Public Sector in Skill Enhancement of Tourism Students: Prospects and Challenges of Internship Training” on 1st and 2nd September 2021 |
| Convener for Organizing National Level Tourism Virtual Conference’ on the occasion of World Tourism Day Celebration 2021 “Tourism for Inclusive Growth: Resilience, Resurgence, Reclaim” on 27th September 2021 |
| Convener for Organizing Online International Panel Meet on the theme “Venturing into the Panorama of Dark Tourism: Discover the Untold Tales” at 4th April 2022. |
| Award won for scoring highest percentage in PG – I Rank (Maham Cash Award – By Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Limited) |
| Promotion to leadership positions – Head of the Department |
| Honourary memberships - Honorary Member of Editorial Board at IJBST Journal Group (100% Free Open Access Non-Profit Peer Reviewed Scientific Publication Service) |
| Member of National Executive Committee of Indian Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ITHC) |
| Council Member, Karnataka Niche Tourism – Women Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), India’s National Business Chamber for Women. |
| Indian Glory Awards, 2022 - Best in Responsible Tourism Education |
| Global Teaching Excellence Award (GTEA) 2022. |
| Asian Education Award 2022 for contribution to Student Development |
| “India's Exceptional Educators for the Year 2021” - Recognition by “The Excelligent”, one of the Top Global Education Magazine/ September 2021 |
| Seven Days Online Faculty Development Programme - 14th - 20th May, 2020 - “How to Switch from Regular Classroom Teaching to Online Teaching More Effectively” organized by Department of Management and Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam |
| Seven Days Online Faculty Development Program - 30th May 2020 - 5th June 2020 - “Contemporary Research Practices in Social Sciences” organized by Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism in association with Amity Academic Staff College and Indian Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ITHC) |
| Five Days Faculty Development Programme - 9th - 13th June 2020 - "Re-engineering of Educational practices in Management, Tourism& Hospitality"
organized by Department of Tourism Management, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore in association with Indian Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ITHC)
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| Two-Weeks Faculty Development Programme - July 25 - August 10,2020 - "Managing Online Classes and Co-Creating MOOCS 3.0" organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi Under the Aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development (Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching) |
Details of Attended Webinars/ Web-Conferences/ Online Workshops |
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Friday. 1st May 2020 |
“Online Case Teaching Workshop” |
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Monday. 4th May 2020 |
Workshop on “Blogging” |
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Thursday. 7th May 2020 |
Workshop on “E-Content Development and Delivery Using FOSS” |
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Sunday. 10th May 2020 |
Workshop on “Social Media for Development of Professional Teaching” |
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Wednesday. 13th May 2020 |
Workshop on “Heritage Interpretation for Quality Tourist Experience” |
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Saturday. 16th May 2020 |
Workshop on “Plagiarism in Higher Education and Measuring Impact of Scientific Research” |
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Wednesday. 20th May 2020 |
Workshop on “Data Visualisation and Tableau” |
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Friday. 29th May 2020 |
Web-Conference on “Tourism in Quarantine - Possibilities” |
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Monday. 1st June 2020 |
Biblical Webinar on “Tackling Covid 19 – A Biblical Perspective” |
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Monday. 1st June 2020 |
Online Panel Discussion on “Strategies to Revive Indian Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Industry – Post Covid 19” |
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Wednesday. 3rd June 2020 |
National Webinar on “Research Methodology Approach in Hospitality and Tourism Education” |
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Saturday. 6th June 2020 |
One to One Session with representatives from Voice of Indian Tourism (VOIT) on “Online Internship Training for Tourism Students during the month of June and July 2020” |
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Sunday. 7th June 2020 |
Webinar Series on “COVID-19 Challenges on Indian Tourism Industry – Remedial Measures & Issues Involved” |
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Wednesday. 10th June 2020 |
One-Day International Webinar on “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and Indian Economy under COVID – 19: Road Ahead” |
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Thursday. 11th June 2020 |
National Level Webinar: “4th Industrial Revolution – the Digital Age of Tourism and Hospitality Industry” |
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| Chaired the Technical session in the Two-Day National Seminar on the theme “Ancient Dynasties in Kolar District and Perceptive of Tourism” on 17th and 18th February 2017 organized by the Department of History, Government College for Women, Chintamani. |
| Chaired the Technical session in “Synthesize 2018: An International Interdisciplinary Conference on Business Studies and Social Sciences” on 18th and 19th December 2018 organized by the School of Business Studies and Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. |
| Resource Person for the Technical session in the Three-Day International conference on the theme “Community Involvement in Tourism Development in Emerging Countries” from 3rd to 5th January 2019 organized by the School of Business Studies, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi. |
| Panelist in the World Tourism Day Celebrations on 27th September 2019 organized by the Department of Management Studies, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore |
| Chaired the Technical session in Synthesize 2019: An International Interdisciplinary Conference on “The New Work Order: Hopes and Challenges” on 13th and 14th December 2019 organized by the School of Business Studies and Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. |
| Resource Person for an International webinar on “Survival, Sustenance and Restoration of Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Post COVID-19 Challenges” on 6th August 2020 organized by Mar Ivanios College of Arts and Sciences, Mavelikkara, Alappuzha, Kerala. |
| Resource Person for national webinar on “Opportunities and Challenges in Tourism Industry Post COVID-19” on 12th August 2020 organized by Department of MTTM, KLE Society’s Nijalingappa College, Bangalore. |
| Resource Person for the Technical session in the Two-Day National Webinar on the theme “Tourism and Travel Management in India and Economic Development” on 5th and 6th October 2020 organized by the Department of History, Government College for Women, Chintamani. |
| Chaired the Technical session in International Conference on “Renaissance: Challenges and Prospects of New Normal of Life in Various Spheres Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic Era” on 6th and 7th August 2021 organized by the School of Business Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. |
| Life member of Indian Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ITHC) - Membership No. ITC/LFM/503 |
| Member for Academic Bodies in Tourism of various institutions in Karnataka (Christ Deemed to be University, Mount Carmel College Autonomous, St. Joseph College Autonomous, NMKRV college for Women. Indian Academy, etc.) and Tamil Nadu (Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore); |
| External Member, Academic Council, Garden City University |
| Member of Discipline committee |
| Manuscript Co-ordinator for Research Journal and Publication committee |
| Member of Documentation Committee |
| Member of Research Cell |
| Member of Editorial Board of Students' Research Journal - Arts |
While working at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore, I have performed various organizational roles, listed here in chronological order:
- Head of the Department of Tourism, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore (2006 onwards)
- Session Chair, Board of Studies in Tourism, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore (2006 onwards)
- Member of the Faculty Recruitment Committee – Tourism, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore (2006 onwards)
- Students Union Advisor, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore (2016-2022)
- Member of various committees for Teaching and Learning and curricular and co-curricular activities (2006 onwards)
- Manuscript Coordinator, Research Journal and Publication committee, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore (2008 onwards)
- Team Member of the International Studies and Students exchange programs in Foreign Universities (2007 onwards)
- Managing the academic responsibilities including framing timetable for the academic year, drafting programme changes in academic curriculum proposals, supervising projects and research publications of students and their fulfilment of moralistic responsibilities etc.
International / National / Regional trips organized – Educational Tour-coordinator
- Karnataka Tour during December 2005
- The trip to North India (January 4th to 16th 2007)
- An international trip to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand from November 9th to 19th 2007
- South India Tour (Hyderabad, Pondicherry, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Alleppey, Thekkady, Kochi, and Wayanad sanctuary) during the month of January 2009.
- North India Trip organized by the department from 8th-21st of November, 2009
- International trip to Singapore and Malaysia from 24th to 30th January 2012.
- Trip to Maharashtra & Goa organized by the department from 6th to 13th November, 2013
- International Trip to UAE & Italy from January 26th to Feb. 5th 2015.
- North India Trip organized by the department from November, 2015
- North India Trip organized by the department from November, 2016
- International Trip to Singapore, Hong Kong & China from 13th to 20th March 2018
- Trip to Andamans from 4th to 9th Feb 2019
Coordinating activities of Social Sciences Forum
- Involved in organising the Annual inter-collegiate Convention on Growth and Development-Issues and Challenges held on August 2006 as part of Manrita, the Social Sciences Forum.
- Involved in organising the Annual inter-collegiate Convention on Entrepreneurship and Empowerment of Women held on August 2007 as part of Manrita, the Social Sciences Forum.
- Involved in organising the Annual inter-collegiate Convention on Growth and Environmental Concern held during August 2008 as part of Manrita, the Social Sciences Forum.
- Involved in organising the Annual inter-collegiate Convention on Role of Responsible Tourism in Conservation of Heritage, Indigenouw Culture and Economy held on 6th and 7th August 2009 as part of Manrita, the Social Sciences Forum.
- Have worked as the team member in organizing the Social Science Forum Convention, of which the theme was "Namma Bengaluru: Pensioner's Paradise Goes Global" along with History, Economics and Sociology departments during 14th & 15th September 2010.
- Involved in organising the One Day State Level Symposium on Teachers as Facilitators in Capacity Building of Youth on 23rd August 2011 as part of Manrita, the Social Sciences Forum
- In collaboration with JNC E-cell, organised a one day workshop on 'The Emerging Trends and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Tourism Sector with reference to Heritage Tourism, Medical Tourism and Hospitality and Adventure Tourism.' on 3rd Feb 2011.
- Have worked as the coordinator in organizing the Social Science Forum Two Day UGC Sponsored State level Seminar on 'Water Cooperation, Conservation, Management-Issues and Challenges in the 21st Century' on 6th & 7th August, 2013.
Value-Added Courses - Coordinator
- Three add-on courses during the term 2005-2012, namely,
Diploma in International Airline Ticketing, in collaboration with Speedlinks Academy, Bangalore (2005 2006) - IATA/ UFTAA Level: 1 Certificate Programme, associated with International Air Transport Association (IATA), Montreal, Canada (2007-2010), and
- Certificate Course in Tourism, Geography and Airfare & Ticketing (From July 2011 onwards)