Pondicherry University to roll-out a new postgraduate programme in hospitality management

Pondicherry University is set to launch a new postgraduate programme in hospitality management next academic year, enhancing industry-relevant education.

Pondicherry University is in the process of rolling out a new postgraduate programme in hospitality management.

Addressing the valedictory of “Akanksha 2026”, the flagship annual industry-institute interface initiative of the Department of Tourism Studies recently, Pondicherry University Vice-Chancellor P. Prakash Babu, said the new postgraduate programme in Hospitality Management was proposed to be launched from the next academic year, a press note said.

Noting that the move was part of reinforcing the university’s commitment to industry-relevant education, Mr. Prakash Babu emphasised tourism’s strategic role in regional development. He urged students to apply insights gained during the three-day interface in their corporate and entrepreneurial careers.

The event, which brought together over 25 industry leaders, academicians, international delegates, and students, discussed emerging trends in tourism, hospitality, travel technology, sustainability, and experiential tourism, and means of fostering robust academia-industry collaboration.

Sejoe Jose, Managing Director of Marvel Tours, Kochi, who was the chief guest, shared insights on innovation and ethical practices amid rapid industry transformation, while Agnese Davidsone, Rector, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia, the guest of honour, highlighted the relevance of global collaborations.

In his keynote address, Valmiki Harikishan, travel industry entrepreneur, highlighted entrepreneurial ventures in niche markets.