Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Director& Professor, Centre for Ecological, Adventure, Health and Cultural Tourism, Central University Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala (HP)
Expert in Commerce, Management, and Tourism | Academic Leader & Researcher
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-COMM-HP-2025-2044
Profile Summary
Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kulshreshtha is an eminent academician, administrator, and researcher with over three decades of distinguished service in commerce, management, and tourism. Currently serving as Director, Centre for Ecological, Adventure, Health and Cultural Tourism at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, he has previously held senior positions including Director at the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior (under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India). His career spans leadership in teaching, research, training, consultancy, curriculum development, and policy advisory at national and international levels.
A gold medalist in M.Com, Dr. Kulshreshtha holds a Ph.D. in Commerce (Business Management) and advanced certifications in Tourism, Hotel Management, and Hospitality Education. His expertise covers tourism policy, sustainable development, eco-tourism, hospitality, business strategy, human resource management, and higher education governance. He has authored several books, contributed to more than 50 national and international research publications, and developed manuals, MOOCs, and e-content for government bodies and universities.
Dr.Kulshreshtha has guided multiple Ph.D. scholars, led over 15 funded research projects for the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and ICSSR, and has been actively involved in international collaborations across more than 50 countries. He has received numerous awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award (2025), Best Professional–Tourism Award (2017), and recognition from institutions in India and abroad.
He has been a Visiting Faculty at the European University of Tourism, Milan, and is actively engaged as President of Tourism and Hospitality Educators and Researchers Association of Asia (THERAA), Senior Vice President of Indian Tourism Congress, and Vice President of Commerce & Management Association of India (CMAI). His professional contributions reflect a blend of academic rigor, administrative acumen, and visionary leadership in tourism and management education.
A gold medalist in M.Com, Dr. Kulshreshtha holds a Ph.D. in Commerce (Business Management) and advanced certifications in Tourism, Hotel Management, and Hospitality Education. His expertise covers tourism policy, sustainable development, eco-tourism, hospitality, business strategy, human resource management, and higher education governance. He has authored several books, contributed to more than 50 national and international research publications, and developed manuals, MOOCs, and e-content for government bodies and universities.
Dr.Kulshreshtha has guided multiple Ph.D. scholars, led over 15 funded research projects for the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and ICSSR, and has been actively involved in international collaborations across more than 50 countries. He has received numerous awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award (2025), Best Professional–Tourism Award (2017), and recognition from institutions in India and abroad.
He has been a Visiting Faculty at the European University of Tourism, Milan, and is actively engaged as President of Tourism and Hospitality Educators and Researchers Association of Asia (THERAA), Senior Vice President of Indian Tourism Congress, and Vice President of Commerce & Management Association of India (CMAI). His professional contributions reflect a blend of academic rigor, administrative acumen, and visionary leadership in tourism and management education.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business & Management →
Business Administration
Business Strategy
Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism Management
Eco-tourism
Hospitality Management
Human Resources
Organizational Behaviour
Sustainability & Environment →
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Tourism
Education & Training
Higher Education
Curriculum Development
Business Administration
Business Strategy
Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism Management
Eco-tourism
Hospitality Management
Human Resources
Organizational Behaviour
Sustainability & Environment →
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Tourism
Education & Training
Higher Education
Curriculum Development
Mentorship Offered
Consulting →
Business Strategy Consulting
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Operations Consulting
Digital Strategy Consulting
Healthcare Consulting (Tourism & Wellness Linkages)
Research →
Scientific and Technical Research
Market Research
Systematic Literature Review
Gap Analysis
Writing →
Technical Writing
Business & Legal Writing
Business Strategy Consulting
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Operations Consulting
Digital Strategy Consulting
Healthcare Consulting (Tourism & Wellness Linkages)
Research →
Scientific and Technical Research
Market Research
Systematic Literature Review
Gap Analysis
Writing →
Technical Writing
Business & Legal Writing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Kulshreshtha’s professional journey spans 35+ years across teaching, administration, and research in commerce, management, and tourism. He has held leadership roles as Director at IITTM and the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, with responsibilities including curriculum development, academic governance, project consultancy, training, and international collaborations. He has advised government bodies, led funded projects, developed innovative pedagogy, and contributed to policy frameworks in tourism and hospitality.
Institution Name: Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Position: Director & Professor, Centre for Ecological, Adventure, Health and Cultural Tourism
Duration: May 2024 – Present
Description: Teaching, training, and research leadership.
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior
Position: Professor
Duration: Sept 2022 – Apr 2024
Description: Teaching, training, project consultancy.
Institution Name: MP Bhoj Open University, Bhopal
Position: Professor
Duration: Nov 2021 – Sept 2022
Description: Director Academics, Director Internal Quality Assessment, Chair Professor, Tribal Shodh Peeth.
Institution Name: IITTM, Gwalior
Position: Director
Duration: Jun 2014 – Aug 2019
Description: Director of administration and academics across all IITTM centers.
Institution Name: IITTM, Gwalior
Position: Professor (and earlier Reader & Assistant Professor)
Duration: 1997 – 2014 (Professor since 2003 until 2019)
Description: Teaching, training, research, and consultancy.
Institution Name: Madhav College, Gwalior
Position: Assistant Professor (Commerce)
Duration: 1991 – 1997
Description: Teaching in commerce and management.
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Position: Lecturer, School of Commerce & MBA Studies
Duration: 1990 – 1991
Description: Teaching in commerce and management.
Nodal Officer, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior
Overall Officer-in-Charge of administration, finance, and general administration
Duration: July 2007 – March 2014
Director (In-charge), IITTM (Appointed by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Duration: March 2014 – June 2014
Principal (Additional Charge), Institute of Hotel Management, Gwalior (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Duration: Feb 2011 – July 2011
Director (In-charge), IITTM (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Duration: Dec 2009 – Mar 2010
Chairman, All India Board of Hospitality and Tourism Management, AICTE (MHRD, Govt. of India)
Member: Advisory Committee for Manpower Requirement & Hotel Room Assessment, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Member: Executive Committee of AICTE (MHRD, Govt. of India)
Member: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Tripura University (2017–2020)
Chairman: National Skills Qualifications Framework Committee, NSDA, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India
Chairman – Academics: IITTM (Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
Controller of Examinations: IITTM (Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
Chairman – Campus Development Committee: IITTM
Training Manager: IITTM (Appointed by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
Course Coordinator: UGC sponsored Refresher Courses
Course Coordinator: AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme
Chief Coordinator: Directors’ Conclave, IITTM (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014)
Member: Expert Committee (Faculty & Staff Selection, IITTM, PGDBM, MBA & PGDTM admissions)
Member: AICTE Sub-Committee for National Vocational Educational Qualification Framework (Hotel & Tourism Sector)
Position: Director & Professor, Centre for Ecological, Adventure, Health and Cultural Tourism
Duration: May 2024 – Present
Description: Teaching, training, and research leadership.
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior
Position: Professor
Duration: Sept 2022 – Apr 2024
Description: Teaching, training, project consultancy.
Institution Name: MP Bhoj Open University, Bhopal
Position: Professor
Duration: Nov 2021 – Sept 2022
Description: Director Academics, Director Internal Quality Assessment, Chair Professor, Tribal Shodh Peeth.
Institution Name: IITTM, Gwalior
Position: Director
Duration: Jun 2014 – Aug 2019
Description: Director of administration and academics across all IITTM centers.
Institution Name: IITTM, Gwalior
Position: Professor (and earlier Reader & Assistant Professor)
Duration: 1997 – 2014 (Professor since 2003 until 2019)
Description: Teaching, training, research, and consultancy.
Institution Name: Madhav College, Gwalior
Position: Assistant Professor (Commerce)
Duration: 1991 – 1997
Description: Teaching in commerce and management.
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Position: Lecturer, School of Commerce & MBA Studies
Duration: 1990 – 1991
Description: Teaching in commerce and management.
Administrative Experience
Nodal Officer, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior
Overall Officer-in-Charge of administration, finance, and general administration
Duration: July 2007 – March 2014
Director (In-charge), IITTM (Appointed by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Duration: March 2014 – June 2014
Principal (Additional Charge), Institute of Hotel Management, Gwalior (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Duration: Feb 2011 – July 2011
Director (In-charge), IITTM (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Duration: Dec 2009 – Mar 2010
Chairman, All India Board of Hospitality and Tourism Management, AICTE (MHRD, Govt. of India)
Member: Advisory Committee for Manpower Requirement & Hotel Room Assessment, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Member: Executive Committee of AICTE (MHRD, Govt. of India)
Member: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Tripura University (2017–2020)
Chairman: National Skills Qualifications Framework Committee, NSDA, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India
Chairman – Academics: IITTM (Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
Controller of Examinations: IITTM (Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
Chairman – Campus Development Committee: IITTM
Training Manager: IITTM (Appointed by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
Course Coordinator: UGC sponsored Refresher Courses
Course Coordinator: AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme
Chief Coordinator: Directors’ Conclave, IITTM (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014)
Member: Expert Committee (Faculty & Staff Selection, IITTM, PGDBM, MBA & PGDTM admissions)
Member: AICTE Sub-Committee for National Vocational Educational Qualification Framework (Hotel & Tourism Sector)
Educational Summary
Strong academic foundation with a Ph.D. in Commerce, M.Com Gold Medalist, and multiple specialized certifications in Tourism, Hospitality, and Management from Indian and international institutions.
Institution: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree: Ph.D.
Field: Commerce (Business Management)
Year: 1996
Institution: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree: M.Phil.
Field: Commerce (Research Method, Finance, Organizational Behaviour)
Year: 1991
Institution: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree: Master of Commerce (Gold Medalist)
Field: Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Statistics
Year: 1988
Institution: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce
Year: 1986
Institution: M.P. Board of Secondary Education, Bhopal
Degree: Higher Secondary
Year: 1983
Degree: Ph.D.
Field: Commerce (Business Management)
Year: 1996
Institution: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree: M.Phil.
Field: Commerce (Research Method, Finance, Organizational Behaviour)
Year: 1991
Institution: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree: Master of Commerce (Gold Medalist)
Field: Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Statistics
Year: 1988
Institution: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce
Year: 1986
Institution: M.P. Board of Secondary Education, Bhopal
Degree: Higher Secondary
Year: 1983
Awards &Honors
Awards & Honors
Title: Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarding Body: Smart Journal, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Level: National
Year: 2025
Title: Good Life Ambassador Award
Awarding Body: University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Level: International
Year: 2017
Title: Felicitation Award
Awarding Body: University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Level: International
Year: 2017
Title: Best Professional – Tourism
Awarding Body: Safari India Magazine
Level: National
Year: 2017
Title: Citation Award
Awarding Body: University of Rajasthan
Level: National
Year: 2015
Title: Award of Honour
Awarding Body: Commerce & Management Association of India (CMAI) & Skyline University
Level: International
Year: 2013
Title: Gwalior Gaurav Award
Awarding Body: Gwalior Vikas Samiti
Level: Local
Year: 2009
Title: Outstanding Young Person Award
Awarding Body: Gwalior Jaycees
Level: Local
Year: 2004
Title: Murlidhar Maheshwari Award (Best Research Paper)
Awarding Body: Research & Educational Council
Level: Local
Year: 1997
Title: Cash Prize for Best Research Work in Consumer Protection
Awarding Body: Food & Civil Supplies Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Level: State
Year: 1996
Title: S.P. Sharma Cash Prize Award
Awarding Body: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Level: National
Year: 1988
Title: M.Com Gold Medalist
Awarding Body: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Level: National
Year: 1988
Publication Summary
Research Papers
Title: Promoting Sustainable Management Practices in Education
Journal: Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship
Authors: Shubhi Saxena, Harsh Kulshreshtha, Anuj Prakash, Shivkumar Singh, Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Volume/Issue/Pages: Vol. 17, No. 3(1)
Publication Date: July–September 2023
Title: Challenges Related to the Determination of Aptitudes of Mountain Peaks Presented on Cartographic Sources
Journal: Geodetski Vestnik
Authors: Katarzyna Chwedczuk, Dariel Cienkosz, Micha Apollo, Sandeep Kulshreshtha, et al.
Volume/Issue/Pages: Vol. 66, Pages 49–59
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Role of Inclusive Growth in Sustainable Development of Tourism & Eco-Tourism: A Conceptual Research
Journal: Dogo Rangsang Research Journal
Authors: Sandeep Kulshreshtha, et al.
Volume/Issue/Pages: Vol. 12
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Behavioural Antecedents of Electric Vehicle Customers
Journal: International Journal of Social Science & Management Studies (I.J.S.S.M.S.)
Authors: Abhishek Saxena, Sandeep Kulshreshtha, Rajendra K. Khatik
Volume/Issue/Pages: Vol. 8, No. 8
Publication Date: September 2022
Title: Employee Commitment in Small & Medium Enterprises in Gwalior Region
Journal: International Research Journal of Management Sociology & Humanities
Authors: Abhishek Dixit, Sandeep Kulshreshtha, Ram Shreedhar
Volume/Issue/Pages: Vol. 12, Pages 33–36
Publication Date: 2021
Title: Post Conflict Tourism Opportunity Spectrum (POCTOS): A Framework for Destinations Recovering from Conflict
Journal: Journal of Sustainable Tourism (Taylor & Francis)
Authors: Stephen Boyd, Maharaj Vijay Reddy, Sandeep Kulshreshtha, Mirela Nica
Pages: 1–18
Publication Date: 2021 (In Press)
Title: Innovations in Development of Tourism Infrastructure
Journal: Third Eye – A Journal of Business Review (HP Technical University)
Authors: Asatullo Naorchayev, Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Volume: Vol. VII
Publication Date: July 2020
Title: Study on Investment Behaviour of Mutual Fund Investors of Noida and Greater Noida during COVID-19 Crisis
Journal: Third Eye – A Journal of Business Review (HP Technical University)
Authors: Satyendra P. Singh, Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Volume: Vol. VII
Publication Date: July 2020
Title: The Emerging Importance of Homestays in the Indian Hospitality Sector
Journal: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes
Authors: Sandeep Kulshreshtha, R. Kulshreshtha
Volume/Issue/Pages: Vol. 11, Pages 458–466
Publication Date: 2019
Title: Organizational Climate in Small and Medium Enterprises in Gwalior City
Journal: EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD)
Authors: Abhishek Dixit, Sandeep Kulshreshtha, Megha Soni
Volume/Issue/Pages: Vol. 2, Issue 5
Publication Date: May 2017
Title: Emerging Trends in the Global Tourism (with Special Reference to India)
Source: Exploiting Global Boundaries: Managing Business Transactions
Authors: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
ISBN: 978-81-928788-0-5
Publication Date: 2013
Title: A Study on Visa on Arrival Scheme (with Special Reference to Four Major Airports of India)
Source: Multidisciplinary Approach in Tourism, Environment, Geography, Ayurveda and Yoga
Authors: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
ISBN: 978-93-81212-12-7
Publication Date: 2012
Title: Destination Image and Branding of Himachal Pradesh
Journal: Tourism Innovations (Journal of Indian Tourism Congress)
Authors: S.P. Bansal, Sandeep Kulshreshtha, Yogita Sharma
Pages: 100–108
ISSN: 2278-8379
Publication Date: 2013
Title: The Role of Training to the Brand Ambassadors: A Case Study of Immigration Offices’ Training in India
Source: Tourism Business: Emerging Trends and Evolving Practices (Himalaya Publishing House, India)
Authors: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Pages: 310–314
ISBN: 9789350973721
Publication Date: 2013
Title: Emerging Trends in the Global Tourism with Special Reference to India
Source: Exploiting Global Boundaries, Managing Business Transition (GLS NR Institute of Business Management, Ahmedabad)
Authors: Sandeep Kulshreshtha, Prashant Gautam
Pages: 218–246
ISBN: 9788192878805
Publication Date: 2013
Title: Assessing the Potential of Bird-Watching Tourism in Madhya Pradesh
Source: Contemporary Tourism Planning: Introspecting Problems and Prospects (Excel India Publishers, New Delhi)
Authors: Sandeep Paatlan, Sandeep Kulshreshtha, Jayati, Kamaljeet Singh
Pages: 231–238
ISBN: 9789382880578
Publication Date: 2013
Title: Capacity Building for Rural Tourism: A Community Perspective
Journal: Journal of Commerce and Management Association of India (CMAI)
Authors: S.P. Bansal, Sandeep Kulshreshtha, Jaswinder Kumar
Volume/Issue/Pages: Vol. 1, Pages 15–25
ISSN: 2277-4033
Publication Date: 2012
Title: Tourism for Community Development: Issues, Lessons and Ideas
Source: Proceedings of Indian Tourism Congress, Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Sandeep Kulshreshtha, et al.
Type: Conference Paper
Publication Date: 2011
Title: Global Peace and Tourism: Setting Agenda for Future
Source: Proceedings of Indian Tourism Congress, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Authors: Sandeep Kulshreshtha, et al.
Type: Conference Paper
Publication Date: 2010–2011
Title: Impact Study of Visit India Year 2009
Source: Report for Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Type: Government Report
Publication Date: 2009
Title: Entrepreneurship Development in Tourism Education
Source: Proceedings of AICTE Projects in Tourism and Management
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Publication Date: 2003
Title: Human Resource Practices in Small Scale Pharmaceutical Industry in M.P.
Source: Research Thesis Supervision, Jiwaji University
Author: Dr. Rajeev Mishra (under supervision of Dr. Sandeep Kulshreshtha)
Publication Date: 2003
Title: Customer & Market Driven Quality Management of Audio Visual and Entertainment Equipment in Gwalior Region
Source: Research Thesis Supervision, Jiwaji University
Author: Dr. Sanjay M. Bhale (under supervision of Dr. Sandeep Kulshreshtha)
Publication Date: 2003
Video and Printed Manuals
Title: E-Contents on Tourism Marketing and Destination Management
Source: YouTube (Educational Resource)
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Publication Date: 2020–2021
Title: Video Manuals for Tourism Education
Source: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Publication Date: 2020
Title: E-Pathshala Literature in Tourism
Source: University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Details: e-Pathshala (40 Modules, Paper 9: Tour Guiding Essentials)
Title: Video Training Manual for Toll Plaza Employees
Source: National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Transport
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Title: Video Manual on Professional Tour Guiding
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Publication Date: 2013
Title: Training Manual for Immigration Personnel
Source: Ministry of Home Affairs, Intelligence Bureau
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Details: Two Editions (2011 and 2013)
Publication Date: 2011, 2013
Books Authored and Published
Title: Tourism for Development: A Managerial Approach
Publisher: Kanishka Publishers, Distributors, New Delhi
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
ISBN: 9788184573121
Publication Date: 2011
Title: Tourism for Development: A Strategic Approach
Publisher: Bharti Publications, Delhi
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
ISBN: 9789381212189
Publication Date: 2012
Title: Tourism Towards New Horizon: Status, Issues and Perspectives
Publisher: Kanishka Publishers, Distributors, New Delhi
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
ISBN: 9788184575569
Publication Date: 2013
Title: Case Study on Impact of Rural Tourism
Publisher: Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Publication Date: July 2013
Title: Innovation and Challenges: In the Age of M-commerce
Publisher: Bharti Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha
Publication Date: 2015
Title: Introduction to Hospitality Management (Textbook, Class XII)
Publisher: CBSE – Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi
Author: Sandeep Kulshreshtha (Material Production Group)
Research Projects Completed
Title: Evaluating the Barriers to Solar Energy Adoption, Cost Efficiency and Energy Usage in the Indian Hotel Industry
Funding Agency: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Delhi
Role: Project Director
Duration: 2025
Amount: ₹13 Lakhs
Title: Study on Role of Luxury Tourist Trains in Promoting Tourism in India
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2018–2020
Amount: ₹42 Lakhs
Title: Consultancy for Smart City Jabalpur
Funding Agency: Jabalpur Smart City
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2018–2019
Amount: ₹16.5 Lakhs
Title: Study on Visit of Nationals of Bangladesh to India
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Project Director
Duration: 2018–2019
Amount: ₹10+ Lakhs
Title: Study on Functioning of Tourist Police in States/UTs
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Project Director
Duration: 2018–2019
Amount: ₹10+ Lakhs
Title: Analyzing Recent Trends in Visitor Arrivals to Centrally Protected Monuments in India
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Project Director
Duration: 2018–2019
Amount: ₹61.92 Lakhs
Title: Assessing Impact of Taxation/Incentives on Accommodation Tariffs of Hotel Industry in India vis-Ã -vis Other Countries
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Project Director & Principal Investigator
Duration: 2018–2019
Amount: ₹48.04 Lakhs
Title: Implementation of Swachh Action Plan (SAP) under Swachha Bharat SwachhaParyatan Scheme
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2017–2019
Amount: ₹8.38 Crores (each year)
Title: Social Media as an Influencer among Foreign Tourists Visiting India
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2016–2017
Amount: ₹19.5 Lakhs
Title: Evaluation of Plan Schemes of Financial Assistance to IHMs/FCIs/IITTMs/NCHMCT
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2013
Amount: ₹22 Lakhs
Title: Visa on Arrival Scheme – An Evaluation Study
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2012
Amount: ₹10+ Lakhs
Title: Impact of Rural Tourism Project (MOT Letter No. 8(5)2001 – MRD)
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2011–2013
Amount: ₹18 Lakhs
Title: Evaluation of Visa on Arrival Scheme
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2010
Amount: ₹8.44 Lakhs
Title: Impact Study of Visit India Year 2009
Funding Agency: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 2009
Amount: ₹12 Lakhs
Title: Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Funding Agency: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Role: Chief Coordinator
Duration: 2003
Amount: ₹8 Lakhs
Title: Industry–Institute Partnership Cell
Funding Agency: AICTE
Role: Chief Coordinator
Duration: 2003
Amount: ₹8 Lakhs
Title: Online Training Workshops (Tourism Capacity Building)
Funding Agency: Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL)
Role: Chief Coordinator
Duration: Not Specified
Amount: ₹1.5 Lakhs
International Training Programs / Seminars & Workshops
International Training Programs Title: Best Practices in Agro-Tourism Location: Taipei, Taiwan Organizer: Asian Productivity Council Date: 19–23 November 2018
Title: Integrated Waste Management at Resorts, Hotels, and Restaurants Location: Nadi, Fiji Organizer: Asian Productivity Organization (Japan) Date: 21–25 June 2010
Title: Management Development Programme for Faculty Members Location: Hyderabad (ASCI, India), UITM (Malaysia), and Cornell Nanyang University (Singapore) Organizer: Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India Date: 26 October – 8 November 2009
Title: Swiss Certificate in Hospitality Education Location: University Centre, Swiss Hotel Management School, Switzerland Organizer: Swiss Education Group Date: 2006
Title: Training for Trainers in Eco-Tourism Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Organizer: Asian Development Bank & Nepal Tourism Board Date: 16–22 December 2005
Title: Faculty Development Programme Location: Institute for Tourism (IFT), Macau Organizer: Institute for Tourism, Macau Date: February 2003
International Seminars & Workshops
Title: 9th International Conference of Commerce & Management Association of India (as President) Location: Turan University, Almaty, Kazakhstan Date: 28–31 January 2025
Title: Visiting Professor Lecture Series Location: International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship, Tajikistan Date: 25–28 September 2024
Title: 15th International Conference of Indian Tourism & Hospitality Congress (ITHC) Location: University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Date: 3–5 October 2024
Title: 14th International Conference of Indian Tourism & Hospitality Congress (ITHC) Location: Cannes, France Date: 19–22 September 2023
Title: 8th International Conference of Indian Tourism & Hospitality Congress (as President) Location: Manila, Philippines Date: 27–31 July 2015
Title: 21st Asia Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference (Delegate, Invited) Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 13–17 May 2015
Title: 7th International Conference of Indian Tourism Congress (as President) Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India Date: 6–8 February 2015
Title: 6th International Conference of Indian Tourism Congress (as Senior Vice President) Location: Bali, Indonesia Date: 21–24 June 2014
Title: 5th International Conference of Indian Tourism Congress Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 5–8 September 2013
Title: India–New Zealand Business Forum (Keynote Speaker) Location: University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand Date: 28 November 2012
Title: 4th International Conference of Indian Tourism Congress Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Date: 10–13 August 2012
Title: International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference (IIHTTRC 2012) Location: Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi, India Date: 1–3 February 2012
Title: Voices in Tourism Development: Creating a Space for Tacit Knowledge and Innovation Location: NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands Date: 3–5 November 2008
Title: 1st International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Management Location: Athens, Greece Date: 13–15 June 2008