Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management (GNIHM), a premier institution under JIS Educational Initiatives, successfully hosted AMANTHRAN 2025—an international conference dedicated to the latest advancements in Tourism, Hospitality, and Regional Development. The event, held at the GNIHM campus on April 24, 2025, brought together global experts, academics, and industry leaders for a day of insightful discussions and meaningful collaboration.
The conference welcomed an esteemed lineup of guests, including Prof. Dr. Satish Chandra Bagri, Member, Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO; Dr. M. A. Sofique, The University of Burdwan, West Bengal; Mr. Samik Ray, IITG, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; H.E. Ram Krishna Jaiswal, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Maldives in Kolkata; Dr. Bhaskar Gupta, Vice Chancellor, JIS University; Mr. Debjit Dutta, CEO, Impression Tourism Services; Dr. Rasheedul Haque, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Hospitality, Accounting and Finance, Mahsa University, Malaysia; and Dr. Ashish Dahiya, Associate Dean, Centre for International Academic Affairs, M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana and others.
AMANTHRAN 2025 served as an engaging platform for the exchange of innovative concepts, transformative research, and practical strategies aimed at transforming the tourism, hospitality, and regional development sectors. With sustainability, innovation, and regenerative practices at its core, the conference ignited meaningful dialogue around global trends, environmental responsibility, and forward-thinking solutions. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, the event strengthened impactful collaborations, providing participants with valuable opportunities to connect, share expertise, and collectively develop solutions that nurture a more sustainable and responsible ecosystem across tourism, hospitality, and regional development.
Speaking at the event, Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director of JIS Group, stated, “Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management is fully committed to advancing innovation and sustainability within the tourism, hospitality, and regional development sectors. AMANTHRAN 2025 perfectly encapsulated our vision of bridging academic excellence with tangible, real-world impact. We are confident that the collaborations and insights exchanged during this conference will drive meaningful transformation across the industry.”
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