Organized by: Department of Travel and Tourism, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Date: 26th - 28th March 2025
Event: three-day guest lecture series on "Emerging Trends in Tourism"
Venue: Hybrid (Classroom No.4206)
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Participants: 20
Faculty Event Coordinator: Dr Harshada Satghare
Student Event Coordinators: Ms. Sarrah Pakawala and her team
Objective: to provide students with insights into the latest developments in the tourism industry, delivered by esteemed resource persons from various fields.
Session Details:
Day 1 - 26th March 2025
Morning Session (11:00 AM - Online)
- Speaker: Mr. Chinmay Tiwari
- Topic: Spiritual Tourism: A Future of India
- Details: Mr. Tiwari highlighted the growing significance of spiritual tourism in India, emphasizing the role of cultural heritage, pilgrimage sites, and wellness retreats in attracting both domestic and international tourists. He discussed future trends and policy implications for sustainable spiritual tourism.
Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - Online)
- Speaker: Dr. Cecilie Smith-Christensen
- Topic: Sustainable Tourism
- Details: Dr. Christensen explained the importance of sustainable tourism practices, focusing on environmental conservation, local community engagement, and responsible tourism initiatives. She shared case studies on how destinations worldwide are integrating sustainability into their tourism strategies.
Day 2 - 27th March 2025
Morning Session (09:00 AM - Offline, Room 4206)
- Speaker: Ms. Zeba Razmi
- Topic: The Rise of Digital Nomads: How Remote Work Is Transforming Global Tourism
- Details: Ms. Razmi explored the growing phenomenon of digital nomadism and how it is reshaping tourism economies. She discussed the rise of work-from-anywhere culture, co-living spaces, and government initiatives to attract remote workers to tourist destinations.
Morning Session (11:00 AM - Offline, Room 4206)
- Speaker: Ms. Frances Rebello
- Topic: Event Management
- Details: Ms. Rebello provided a comprehensive overview of event planning and management in the tourism sector. She discussed key aspects such as budgeting, logistics, marketing, and the role of technology in creating successful tourism events.
Afternoon Session (2:15 PM - Online)
- Speaker: Dr. Pallavi Kamble
- Topic: Emerging Destinations and Changing Consumer Behaviour in Global Context
- Details: Dr. Kamble discussed how emerging destinations are gaining popularity among tourists due to changing consumer preferences. She analyzed trends in travel motivations, experiential tourism, and the impact of digital media on destination marketing.
Day 3 - 28th March 2025
Morning Session (10:15 AM - Offline, Room 4206)
- Speaker: Mr. Parag Magar
- Topic: Luxury Travel & Adventure Tourism
- Details: Mr. Magar elaborated on the growing demand for luxury travel experiences and adventure tourism. He covered topics such as exclusive travel packages, adventure tourism safety standards, and how these segments contribute to economic development in tourism destinations.
Outcome : The guest lecture series successfully fulfilled its objective of enhancing students' understanding of emerging trends in tourism. The interactive discussions and expert insights have equipped students with knowledge that will be beneficial for their academic growth and professional careers. The Department of Travel and Tourism extends its sincere gratitude to all the resource persons for their valuable contributions and to the students for their enthusiastic participation.
