INAUGURATION OF FIRST YEAR BHM CLASSESTHEME: “WELCOMING FUTURE HOTELIERS – BUILDING SKILLS, VALUES, AND VISION”
DATE: 12 AUGUST 2025
The Inauguration Ceremony for the First-Year Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) students commenced with great enthusiasm and a warm sense of welcome, setting the stage for an exciting journey into the world of hospitality. The theme “Welcoming Future Hoteliers – Building Skills, Values, and Vision” embodied the institution’s commitment to shaping not just professionals but industry leaders with strong values and global vision.
Program Overview
1. Welcome Music & Seating: The program began with soothing instrumental and cultural music, curated by Ms. Amrutha, creating a serene and uplifting atmosphere as students, faculty, and guests took their seats. The harmonious background set the perfect tone for the day’s proceedings.
2. Welcoming the Gathering: Prof. Drishya Prabhakar extended a heartfelt welcome to the students, faculty members, and dignitaries. She emphasized the importance of the day as the official start of the students’ professional journey in the hospitality industry, symbolically marking the transition from aspiration to action.
3. Lighting of the Lamp & Invocation: In a traditional gesture symbolizing the dispelling of ignorance and the ushering in of knowledge, the ceremonial lamp was lit by the Principal, faculty representatives, and two student representatives. The moment was accompanied by an instrumental invocation piece, fostering an air of reverence. Prof. Drishya Prabhakar coordinated the proceedings with grace and cultural sensitivity.
4. Keynote Address – “Hospitality: A Career Beyond Borders” – Delivering the keynote address, Chef Eabin Mathew inspired students with insights into the global hospitality landscape. He spoke of hospitality as a career that transcends geographical boundaries, offering limitless opportunities across continents. Through real-world examples, he encouraged students to dream big, stay adaptable, and pursue excellence.
5. Academic Orientation: Prof. Praveen Francis provided a comprehensive overview of the BHM curriculum. He explained the program structure across semesters, detailing the importance of practical classes, attendance requirements, and assessment methods (formative and summative). The orientation also covered internship opportunities, academic expectations, and the vital role of discipline and commitment in achieving academic success.
6. Academic Etiquettes and Professionalism: Prof. Sujith Bharadwaj addressed the essentials of maintaining academic and professional conduct. His session covered classroom etiquette, grooming standards, communication etiquette, professional behaviour in practical settings, respect for cultural diversity, and the significance of academic integrity. Students were reminded that professionalism starts from the very first day.
7. Building a Professional & Growth Mindset: Prof. Rajesh Kumar inspired students to cultivate a mindset geared towards personal and professional growth. His talk covered adaptability, resilience, continuous learning, networking, effective communication, and self-improvement. He encouraged students to visualize their long-term career goals and use their time in the program strategically to achieve them.
8. Career Pathways and Global Opportunities: Prof. Drishya Prabhakar highlighted the diverse career paths available to hotel management graduates. She touched upon roles in hotel and tourism management, airlines, cruise lines, retail, facility management, IT-enabled services, banking, and entrepreneurship. Her insights expanded students’ understanding of the global opportunities that await them.
9. Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks: In her closing remarks, Chef Jasmeet Kaur recapped the day’s key takeaways and offered motivating words for the year ahead. She encouraged students to embrace every learning opportunity and uphold the highest standards of hospitality. A formal vote of thanks was extended to all speakers, organizers, and participants.
10. National Anthem: The program concluded with the National Anthem, led by Ms. Amrutha, instilling a sense of pride and unity among all present.
Conclusion
The inauguration of the First-Year BHM classes was more than a ceremonial welcome; it was a carefully curated experience to inspire, inform, and prepare students for the journey ahead. With a blend of tradition, academic orientation, and industry insight, the event successfully laid the foundation for the professional and personal growth of the newest members of the hospitality fraternity.
