About Department

The Department of Hotel Management is committed to advancing academic excellence and industry-oriented research in the field of hospitality and tourism. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and global best practices, the department offers a Ph.D. programme designed to equip scholars with advanced research capabilities to address complex challenges in the dynamic hospitality sector. The Ph.D. programme in Hotel Management encourages interdisciplinary research across domains such as hospitality operations, sustainable tourism, human resource management, culinary sciences, service quality, and strategic management. Scholars are guided by experienced faculty with extensive academic and industry backgrounds, ensuring a rigorous and supportive research environment.

Key features of the programme include:

The department places a strong emphasis on applied research and policy-oriented studies, offering ample opportunities for collaboration with leading hotel chains, tourism boards, and government agencies. With access to well-equipped labs, extensive library resources, and valuable industry data, scholars are supported in conducting impactful research. Regular research colloquiums, workshops, and conferences foster academic exchange and innovation. The department warmly welcomes candidates who are passionate about academic inquiry and are committed to contributing to the growth and transformation of the hospitality industry through meaningful and impactful research.

Ph.D. Guides and Research Interests:

Dr. Indrajit Dutta

Research Interests: Sustainable tourism, community-based tourism, hospitality operations, indigenous communities, responsible tourism, human resource development, service innovation, policy formulation, tourism economics, rural tourism, destination management, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, hospitality marketing, tourism impact assessment