Activities
Seminars, invited lectures and workshops
E department regularly organizes seminars, workshops and lectures on various syllabus related topics and industry areas, aiming for imparting industry knowledge and skill training for students. The active involvement of students is ensured all along and the interaction of the students helps them to improve their knowledge and know-how of industry areas and work-place culture in reality. Add-on programmes like Industry workshops and Expert interaction are organized on a regular basis. Besides, the various industry personals who visit the department often interact with students which update them with current trends and latest facility allocation in the industry. All these programmes are directed towards imparting students with industry-oriented knowledge which in turn buds a professional attitude in them, along with entrepreneurial culture.
Field Trips and Institutional visits
One another method for effective teaching is to take students for Field trips and Industry visits. For years, the department has been organizing targeted field trips which are a part of the syllabus. In addition, the department is an active participant of industry events like Kerala Travel Mart. The field trips are organized with an aim of educating the students on the practical side of Tourism academia. Specifically targeted on keen learners, these field trips engage students in experienced learning, and promotefirst-hand knowledge transfer. The industry visits are part of the academic calendar of the department and our students in recent years have visited almost all the major tourism institutes and destinations of the state. The department has tie-ups with all major tourism institutions of Kerala, and continuous visits are arranged every semester.
Mentoring and Remedial coaching
Output based mentoring is one of the key features of the Department’s teaching curve. In order to achieve this, special sessions are arranged by each teacher of the department focusing on every student. Realizing that each student has a different learning curve than others, students are divided into groups under department mentors. These groups are mentored by teachers who focus on individual development and prolific learning effectiveness. A personal relationship is maintained by each teacher with their mentees which helps teachers to effectively inquire about academic and personal problems of students. This includes counselling sessions also if required. Special Remedial classes are arranged for slow learners and extra effort is made by each teacher to assure successful careers for students.
National Trip
Every year, an all-inclusive National trip is arranged for final year Graduate and Post-graduate students as part of their course. The intention of this trip is to equip the students with Tour planning, Itinerary preparation, Tour costing and tour management. Every year, various destinations of Indian subcontinent are explored by students for a period of 15-20 days. Few faculties of the department also accompany the students in this trip. On return, the students submit an exclusive tour report to the department furnishing the details of the tour. The objective of such a report is to teach students on various aspects of tour reporting which is an important requirement for tour professionals.
Internship and Industry Training
Industry Internships and Training is provided to students with a view of imparting industry knowledge. Students are sent to various tourism institutions, travel agencies and stakeholder companies for several weeks where they are trained on various aspects of academia and tourism theories. Apart from syllabus requirements, every batch is sent for industry training every year for a period of 21 days for industry training at various locations such as star category hotels and international airports. The training institutions and organized by the department in accordance with syllabus and are directed to impart the students with real-time scenarios and work culture.
Tourism Day Celebrations
The International Tourism day is celebrated on 27th September every year. Our department organizes various events in the college campus as part of the celebrations. Every year tourism days is celebrated with a theme and special seminars are conducted for tourism students on the same. Along with it, competitions and events are conducted inviting students from all departments of the college. The department is decorated with art works and installations on the day which gives students an opportunity to showcase their talents in art.
Convocation
Nothing gives great happiness more than seeing our students passing out in flying colours. Although we may miss them, greater is joy realizing that they are set out for a better future. The convocation ceremony held at department every year is conducted with great valour. Invited guests, management, parents and our alumni attend the function with great joy and pride. Course completion certificates are distributed to students along with honouring students that performed beyond excellence. Special awards are presented to students who displayed exceptional glory in co-curricular activities. The closure of an academic life for students is celebrated with great jubilation and contentment.
GO GREEN Campaign
Department of tourism studies conducted Go Green programme on july 21 2023 at Areekal waterfalls and Kochareeckal Caves.The programme highlighted the concept of ‘Keep green and keep our planet clean’.The programme was conducted to inculcate the need for reduce,reuse and recycle among students and society.
TREE PLANTATION
Department of tourism studies conducted tree plantation activity on 27 September 2023 in association with avoly grama panchayath .The programme was conducted under the guidence of avoli block panchayath members,nirmala college tourism HOD sankar P D and other faculties.The programme was inaugurated by president Shelmy John .various students participated in the programme.The students planted many trees in avoly panchayath area
CESTA
The department of tourism studies conducted CESTA 2K23 as part of world tourism day on september 25. The programme was conducted at DJ auditorium.It was a grant function.Dr.K V Thomas,principal gave the presidential address.The function was inaugurated by Mr.Binu Kuriakose CEO Kerala Tourism Promotion Society.There was a special session by Binu Kuriakose about the importance and relevance of highlighting world tourism day and upcoming tourism trends .The programme also included various cultural events of students.
FOOD FEST
We the department of tourism studies conducted snack fest on August 7 in collaboration with department of communicative English.The ‘YOGURT SNACK FEST’ was conducted as a part of international friendship day .The students prepared various delicious food items by working in different groups.
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
The department of tourism studies had organized an orientation programme to first year BTTM students on 9 th October 2023.The programme was conducted at DJ seminar hall .The session was leaded by Mr.Jaison George ,NLP certified trainer .The programme gave more awareness about the tourism opportunities to the students.
TWO DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME
The department of tourism studies organized 2 day training programme to MTTM students on 2023 october 9,10 .Mr. Joy Manuel was the resource person.The overall session was a great experience to all students.All students actively participated througout the session.
PARTICIPATION IN ASIAN MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
The student of department of tourism studies got an opportunity to participate as a volunteer in asian mountain bike championship which is conducted from october 26-29 at Ponmudi. Syama M N ,first year student of MTTM got the opportunity to participate in the programme.
Destination Study Tour -GOA
The department of tourism studies organized 5 day tour for second year BTTM students on october 6 2023.The tour package was organized by ‘Godfather holidays’.The tour covered many places like anjuna beach,old goa church,baga beach etc.It was compltely a good experience to each and every students.
DESTINATION TOUR-KODAIKANAL
The department of tourism studies organized 2 day tour for third year BTTM students on october 8 2023.The trip was planned to kodaikanal.The varoius places of kodaikanal was really enjoyed by students.
DESTINATION STUDY TOUR-WAYANAD
The department of tourism studies organized 2 day tour for first year BTTM students on october 12 2023.The trip was planned to wayanad.The varoius places of wayand was really enjoyed by students.
DESTINATION STUDY-VAGAMON
The department of tourism studies organized one day destination study for first year MTTM students on october 21 2023.The destination study covered many places like pine forest,kurisumala etc.
