A career counselling session on ‘ Career Prospects in Travel and Tourism ‘ was organised at GGHS by two eminent personalities of IITTM (Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management), Gwalior. Dr Kamakshi Maheshwari, Assistant Professor and Mr Chandra Deep Singh, Project Associate, conducted the session.

Dr. Maheshwari talked about the plethora of opportunities available in the field of tourism and how diversified were the career prospects. She also gave some valuable insight into international tourism. She further pointed out that tourism is the second largest industry to generate foreign exchange for the country and this industry cannot be replaced by hardwares and softwares, it will always require human beings as it requires hospitality and compassion. She further elaborated on the courses available at IITTM for such career prospects.

Mr Chandra Deep Singh gave some practical examples of people who passed out from the same institute and have excelled in various fields related to this career. The students were enriched with the information provided to them and thanked both the resource persons for opening their minds to offbeat career prospects.