AIHM celebrated “World Tourism Day”: Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, (an autonomous body under Ministry of tourism, GOI) Chandigarh, a leading institute providing hospitality education celebrated “World Tourism Day“, in the institute premises with immense passion and enthusiasm.

World Tourism Day gives an opportunity to celebrate the importance of tourism, its impact on economy, cultures and the role it plays in fostering sustainable development worldwide. It is an annual observance that is focused on promoting tourism in various parts of the world. In this regard, the institute organised many competitions which were held on Inter College level. Around 200 students from 8 schools and 12 colleges including Air Force School 3BRD, St. Joseph’s Sr. Secondary School, Chandigarh University, Chitkara University, MCM College, DAV College, GGDSD-32C and many more were a part of the event.

To commemorate this occasion, the following competitions were held:

• Poster Making Competition
• Best Out of Waste Competition
• Fresh Flower Arrangement Competition
• Rangoli Making Competition

A fruit and vegetable carving demonstration was also performed by the second year student, Neha Kanwar who showcased her exceptional carving skills. The spectators were really impressed and awestruck to see the performance.

After the carving activity, a demonstration on Cake Decoration was also held for the participants and numerous techniques were illustrated by chef Khagesh (Hotel Radisson Red, Mohali).

 A cake based on the theme of World Tourism Day was beautifully prepared by our faculty Chef Sucharu and Chef Khagesh (Hotel Radisson Red, Mohali). The spectators found the techniques used by the chef really innovative and eye catching.

The judges for the said event were eminent personalities in their respective fields, Manish Chaudhary, Arvind Gupta, Sheetal Sharma and Meenu Sahai.  The contestants gave their utmost to win the competition, making it difficult for the judges to decide the winner.

One of the students from MCM DAV said “Participating in the competition with students from diverse colleges and the intense competitive spirit filled the atmosphere with joy and happiness.”

Mr. Sitesh Srivastava, Principal of our Institute said “The events give opportunity and a fair chance to each student so that they can show up their creative and imaginative skills to others.”

Detail of awards      

• Poster Making Competition

26^th September

COLLEGE CATEGORY

1. Avinash Dandapat (CCET 26)
2. Umang Nehra (AIHM Chandigarh Sector 42)
3. Mehak Saimi (PGGCG Sector 11)

Consolation prize–

Aaliyah Prabhakar (GGDSD Sector 32)

Harmanjot Kaur (Dev Samay Sector 45)

SCHOOL CATEGORY

1. Simran (Carmel Convent Sector 9)
2. Khushi (Govt. Model School Sector 34)
3. Himanshu Bhatti (GGMSSS Sector 20)

Consolation prize–

Manya Bansal (Carmel Convent Sector 9)

Twinkle Agrawal (Carmel Convent Sector 9)

• Best Out of Waste Competition

26^th September

COLLEGE CATEGORY

1. Ruhina Ahmed (Govt. College of Education Sector 20)
2. Simranjeet Kaur (AIHM Chandigarh Sector 42)
3. Varun Wahi (AIHM Chandigarh Sector 42)

Consolation prize–

Babita Yadav (Dev Samaj College of Education Sector 36)

SCHOOL CATEGORY

1. Kumkum (GGMSSS Sector 20)
2. Shivanshi Maurya (GGMSSS Sector 20)
3. Balkaran Singh (St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School Sector 44D)

Consolation prize–

Adanya Dogra (Acarmel Convent School Sector 9)

• Fresh Flower Arrangement Competition

27^th September

COLLEGE CATEGORY

1. Tripti Kumari (AIHM Chandigarh Sector 42)
2. Shweta Samal (CIHM Chandigarh Sector 42)
3. Jasleen Kaur (Dev Samaj Sec 36)

Consolation prize–

Shivank Singh (AIHM Chandigarh Sector 42)

Pragati Sharma (AIHM Chandigarh Sector 42)

SCHOOL CATEGORY

1. Pavani Gosain (St. Xaviers sr. secondary school Sector 44C)
2. Jasnoor Kaur (AKSIPS Sec 41)
3. Japnoor Kaur (Shivalik Public School Sector 41)

Consolation prize–

Adanya Dogra (Carmel Convent School Sector 9B)

Tanisha (Shivalik Public School Sector 41)

Rangoli Making Competition

26^th September

COLLEGE CATEGORY

1. Ishmeet Kaur (PGGCG Sec 42)
2. Gaurika Rana (AIHM Chandigarh Sector 42)
3. Harpinder Ajana (Dev Samaj College of Edu. Sec 36)

Consolation prize–

Khush Sharma (GGSCW Sec 26)

Virupaaksh madhan  (AIHM Chandigarh Sector 42)

SCHOOL CATEGORY

1. Ruhaniyat (St. Xaviers sr. secondary school Sector 44C)
2. Rubani (St. Joseph’s secondary school Sector 44D)
3. Tanisha Rajput (Shivalik Public School Sec 41)

Consolation prize–

Aryan (GMSSS Sec 33D)

Sonam Rana (Shivalik Public School Sec 41)

All the participants were offered Tea and Refreshment after the competition.

Mr. Sitesh Srivastava, Principal of the institute concluded the event with a vote of thanks and expressed his gratitude to all the participants from different schools and colleges.