International Conferenceon

Future Trends and Competencies

in

Tourism and Hospitality Industry -

Opportunities and Challenges

AVAHAN - 2017AVAHAN - 2017

nd rd22 & 23 September, 2017nd rd22 & 23 September, 2017

Organized by

Amrapali Group of Institutes

Shiksha Nagar, Kaladhungi Road, Haldwani-263139

Nainital, Uttarakhand

Ph: 05946-238201, 02 Fax: 238205

E-mail: conference@amrapali.ac.in

www.amrapali.ac.in

Faculty of Hospitality Management

In a short span of 17 years, the Faculty of Hotel Management, Amrapali Group of Institutes has carved out a

distinct niche in the academic and intellectual world in India. Located in the State of Uttarakhand, adjacent to

the World renowned- Jim Corbett National Park and nestled in the lap of the mighty Himalayas; Amrapali

Institute of Hotel Management has gained the status of being one of India's premiere professional Institute in

the field of Hospitality.

The enthusiasm and passion exhibited during the discussions on 'Sustainability Development in Hospitality and

the Tourism industry' during AVAHAN 2016 has encouraged us to introduce other discussions at the forthcoming

AHAVAN 2017 themed as Future Trends and Competencies in Tourism and Hospitality Industry - Opportunities

and challenges. The tourism and hospitality industry is growing at a rapid pace creating not only several job

opportunities but also a demand for new roles and competencies to meet future challenges of doing business. .

Issues of sustainable tourism development along with changing customer orientations have changed the face of

this industry. Gone are the days of linear developments bringing about better efficiency of doing things.

Paradigm shifts are taking place that require us to redefine organizations, the way we do business and the new

roles and competencies that meet the changing market dynamics in the next decade. Today emerging guest

profiles, the power of the social media, incredible new technologies, and competing new destinations requires

global alignment. Keeping these challenges changes in mind we are offering Avahan 2017 on 22 and 23

September, 2017 to bring in new insights, developments and main shifts taking place ithat will involve

researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, cutting- edge speakers and students contribute fruitful

discussions related to the theme.

AVAHAN 2016- The famous intellectually oriented fourth International conference on 'Sustainability, Compe-st ndtitiveness, and Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Industry' was held on and 21 and 22 October, 2016. The

sensational achievements of the conference were achieved by the insights given by leading professionals and

intellectuals from the Tourist and Tourism Industry and its related organizations. The meet was chaired by Prof.

Ma. Christina G. Aquino, Executive Director from the Lyceum of Philippines University, Manilla and Professor

(Dr.) Eman Helmy from the Helwan University Cairo, Egypt. Many dignified personalities from various institutes

and colleges of India like Prof. Parikshit Manhas from the University of Jammu, Prof. Nimit Chaudhary from

Indian Institute of Tourism and Management, Noida, Dr. Prashant Gautam from Panjab University, Chandigarh,

Prof. (Dr.) R C Mishra from Uttrakhand Open University, Haldwani, and many other learned personalities made

their valuable contributions during the conference. The event saw the best of exchange of knowledge in an

amiably cordial environment. The two days conference was aimed at exchanging views and knowledge based on

authentic research on the scope of sustainability, growth and competitiveness in the tourism and hospitality

industry and its prospective advancement. The event was an account of how resources can be invested through

researched ways of sustained enhancement. The prospective studies and lectures along with demonstrations

and paper presentation made the event an affable international platform of sharing and learning the productive

output of which is published in the form of the leading peer reviewed International Journal “AVAHAN” Volume

4, ISSN 2347-4556

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

ABOUT AVAHAN 2016

CALL FOR PAPERS

ABOUT AVAHAN 2017

Chief Patron:Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Dhingra, C.E.O, Amrapali Group of Institutes Conference Convener:Prof. (Dr.) S.K Singh, C.O.O, Amrapali Institute of Hotel ManagementOrganising Secretary:Prof. Prashant Sharma, Dean Academics, Amrapali Institute of Hotel ManagementConference Co-oordinatorMr. Mahendra Singh Negi, Asst. Professor, Amrapali Institute of Hotel ManagementConference Team:Mr. Dinesh Karush, Mr. Pawan Mehra, Mr. Pankaj Pandey, Mr. Sumit Joshi, Mr. Mayank Tomar, Mr. Ramashish Prajapati, Mr. Achal Rai Vij, Mr. Deepak Rawat and Mr. Dinesh Pandey

§ Paper abstract (maximum 500 words) should be

submitted at conference@amrapali.ac.in for review

and selection.

§ The abstract should summarize the key points of the

paper with a maximum of 5 keywords that define

the subject matter.

§ All the paper abstracts will be reviewed and authors

of the accepted paper abstracts will be invited for

full paper submission.

§ Once the abstract is accepted, at least one of the

authors must register and physically present for

paper presentation at the Conference.

§ Selected papers will be considered for publication in

annual hospitality journal of Amrapali Institute of

Hotel Management - AVAHAN (a peer reviewed

International Journal)

§ Manuscripts submitted to International conference

on “Future Trends and Competencies in Tourism

and Hospitality Industry - Opportunities and

Challenges, 2017 should be original contribution

and should not have been previously published nor

under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Individual and multiple authors (maximum three)

are welcome to contribute.

§ Manuscripts must be written in English.

§ Manuscripts should not exceed 5,000 words.

§ All contributions should follow the format and style

described in the Publication Manual of the

American Psychological Association (APA, 6th

edition).

§ All manuscripts should be typed in MS WORD

format, single-spaced with one-inch margins and

using 12-point Times New Roman font (exception of

tables 10-point Times New Roman).

§ Manuscripts should include the following major

sections & sequence: title, affiliation of the authors

(e.g. university name, country), abstract (not more

than 500 words), keywords (3-5 words only), main

body(Introduction,LiteratureReview, Methodology,

Findings, Conclusion) and references.

FULL PAPER SUBMISSION

Registration Fees should be sent along with the thregistration form on the institute's address by 15 July,

2017. All the payments should be made through online /demand draft/cheque /cash in favour of “Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management” payable at Union Bank of India (Main Branch),Haldwani.A/C NO.- 411601010011175IFSC CODE:- UBIN0541168

Corporates - INR 2000Academicians - INR 1500Research Scholars - INR 1000Students - INR 500International Delegates - USD 50

Haldwani is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India like Lucknow, Delhi and Kolkata. Motorable roads link it to most of the towns in Northern India.Accommodation for the participants can be arranged on request at Institute's guest house and hostel on payment basis. Participants can also avail hotels through the support of our hospitality team.

Mahendra Singh Negi, Conference CoordinatorMob No. : +919568002161Phone: 05946-238201, 202 Fax: 05946-238205E-mail: conference@amrapali.ac.inWebsite: www.amrapali.ac.in

nd rd Date of Conference 22 & 23 Sep, 2017thSubmission of Abstract 12 June, 2017thAcceptance Notification 17 June, 2017

thSubmission of Full Paper 25 June, 2017

Ø Future of tourism and hospitality industryØ Next generation consumersØ Learning/teaching practices for new generationØ Green hotel- the futureØ Innovation and issues of food and beverageØ New trends in tourism and hospitalityØ Niche product developmentØ Innovative practices in hotel accommodationØ Changing role of service industryØ Marketing approaches and strategies in tourism

and hospitalityØ Health and awareness tourismØ Learning, teaching and assessment in hospitality

management educationØ Entrepreneurship in tourism and hospitalityØ Human resource strategies and operations for

tourism and hospitality industryØ Issues and challenges in destination marketing

and managementØ Innovative practices in tourism and hospitalityØ Consumer behavior in hospitality and tourismØ Future trends in the hospitality and tourism

marketing and managementØ Competencies in Tourism and Hospitality product

developmentØ Transformation of distribution channels and

contemporary issues Ø Research and innovations in hospitality marketing

and managementØ Creating niche through technology adaption and

competitive strategiesØ Community involvement in tourismØ Equality, gender and diversity issues in tourism

and hospitality organizationsØ Culinary tourismØ Next generation tourism and hospitality productØ Other papers related to the theme of the

conference

Prof. Ma. Christina G. Aquino, CHE

Executive Director - Planning and Development,

Lyceum of Philippines University, Manilla

Prof. (Dr.) S C Bagri

Professor, Center for Mountain Tourism & Hospitality

Studies, HNB Garhwal University & Ex-Vice Chancellor,

Himgiri Zee University

Prof. (Dr.) S.K Gupta

Dean and Director, Center for Mountain Tourism &

Hospitality Studies, HNB Garhwal University

Prof. (Dr.) Parikshat Singh Manhas

Director, School of Hospitality & Tourism

Management, University of Jammu

Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Arora

Head, Department of Tourism, Kumaun University,

Nainital

Dr. Souji Gopalakrishna Pillai

Florida State University, U.S.A

Prof. R. C Pandey

Principal, Government Institute of Hotel

Management, Dehradun

Dr. Prashant Gautam

Director, University Institute of Hotel Management

and Tourism, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Mr. Satish Chandra Mishra

Ex– Regional Manager, Human Resource, ITC Hotels

Mr. Rohit Dar

General Manager, Marriott, Jaipur

Mr. Abhimanyu Kayastha

Corporate General Manager, Howard Johnson

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