Department Profile

There is a tremendous growth for tourism and hospitality industries in the world. In India, tourism is on the anvil of exponential growth and Kerala has vast tourism potential, being tapped and yet to develop. There is a great need for competent professionals to manage the business units in these industries as well as to lead it from front. Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM) and Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) courses are offered by us to serve these needs. Our department has the privilege of being the pioneer institute of Tourism

Studies under the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

BATTM course (Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management), was introduced in the college during the year 1997-98 as a UGC programme. Prof. Thomas P. John of Economics Department was the first HoD. Later on, Post Graduate degree (MTA) was added to this department in the year 2004. Now we have a team of six faculties and till now, a total of 30 Rank Holders came up from our department.

Mission

Moulding students by imparting proper education and equip them to become future leaders in the tourism industry.

Vision

To develop the institution as a centre for excellence, with the potential of creating world class tourism professionals

Objectives

To widen the horizon of experience and make the students experts in the field of travel and tourism.