City students learn about career in hospitality at edu expo
City students learn about career in hospitality at edu expo
Kolkata, Oct 13 (PTI) Twenty-year-old Amartya Roy
can't wait to fly to Switzerland, where he is all set to enrol
in a hospitality course before trying his luck in the hotel
industry.
A student of a hotel management institute here, Roy
nurtures a dream to own a restaurant chain some day.
Priyangi Ghosh, who is in her early 20s, is equally
determined to make it in the baking industry, with outlets of
her own venture spread across the globe.
The Sreerampore resident is keen on taking up a course
at an institute of international repute, which would prepare
her for the 'business of baking industry'.
Coming to the aid of such young aspirants striving to
make a mark in the sector, a Mumbai-based education consultant
recently organised a global hospitality education expo in the
city, which brought together top hotel management schools and
industry leaders.
Students keen to explore world-class hospitality
education need quality, first-hand information and those
undecided require the right exposure, said Mitali Rawool,
Assistant Director, Zista Education, the expo organisers.
'The hospitality industry has evolved over the years,
giving rise to a wide spectrum of career options. If we can
showcase the opportunities that are available in the broader
hospitality domain, more students will be attracted to join
our dynamic industry,' she said.
Bela Brahmbhatt, the area manager of Blue Mountains
International Hotel Management School in Australia, feels that
acceptability of hospitality and tourism management as a
career option has increased among parents in India.
'Students not just get to learn about the culinary
industry, its nitty-gritty, they also get to know about menu
engineering, something that would help them turn their
ventures profitable.
'Parents have also warmed up to the idea of sending
their children to hotel management schools. I think
counselling sessions and education expos play an important
role in clearing misconceptions,' she said.
A special masterclass was also arranged at the expo,
where Urvika Kanoi, owner of 'The Daily Caf' in south
Kolkata, gave students tips and ideas about indigenous and
superfood ingredients.
'We presented a demo of five to six dishes, harping on
the fact that it is important to be sustainable without
wasting food. The students were eager to find out about the
techniques and the substitutes which can be used while
cooking. It was an enriching experience,' she added. PTI RMS
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