AVIHM is now a decode old venture. It has taken a huge stride in the last few tears to establish itself a forerunner in the field of hospitality education. Our endeavors have attracted the attention of a very large number of students aspiring to be a part of the hospitality world. In today's scenario when demand from the hospitality sector is huge and soaring in all dimensions, AVIHM stands well ahead in fulfilling this demand in an effective manner.
We at the AVIHM welcome those who wish to take a hospitality as a career as well as those who intend taking a plunge into this sector to branch out subsequently, in an atmosphere most conductive to hospitality education.
As things stand, the twenty first century will be dominated by the people with high caliber managerial skills. It is our resolve to prepare competent young managers capable of performing this awesome task in the hospitality related sectors as through professionals.
Best Wishes. Jai Hind
Why Choose HM as a Career
The hospitality industry is a key member of the service sector and is linked directly to domestic and international tourism. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), tourism has become one of the most important economic, social, cultural and political phenomena of the twentieth century. Hospitality comprises of a wide range of services such as accommodation, food and beverage, events and activities etc.
This has resulted in increased demand for hospitality services worldwide that conform to internationally acceptable service standards. This has resulted in great demand for skilled manpower all over the globe. In a report on Hotels in India by HVS International in 2004, 'Assessing Trends and Opportunities', available rooms of all approved and unapproved hotels was estimated to be close to 90,000.
Taking into account an estimated demand growth of approximately 18 per cent over the next few years, another 65,000-80,000 rooms will need to be added, across the country, in the next five years. This speaks volumes about the manpower requirement as well.
In 1975, ITC entered the fray with the Chola Sheraton in Chennai, and eventually entered into a marketing alliance with Starwood, a relationship that stood rock solid for its length, till some time back. The last decade has witnessed foray of almost all leading International hotel chains into India. With the further increase in projected demand of hotel rooms as India hosting Commonwealth Games in 2010, the celebrations in Indian hospitality industry has just begun.
