EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Gateway Institute of Hotel Management organized an EDP (Executive Development Program) session on Revenue Management & Pricing by a well-known American Expert Prof. (Dr.) H.G. Parsa, distinguished chair professor, University of Denver,USA for the professionals, associated with different hospitality brands in India on 21st August,2019 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event was powered by Gateway Education & Rritam Education, supported by Indian Culinary Forum and University of Denver as resource partner.
The event commenced with a lamp lightening ceremony by Dr. H.G. Parsa, Chef Davinder Kumar (Vice President, F&B Production, Le Meridien,Delhi),Chef Rajiv Kumar Malhotra (Corporate Chef, Old World Hospitality, Delhi)& Dr. Rajan Makkar. The opening address was delivered by Dr. Rajan Makkar, Director, Gateway Institute of Hotel Management. The resource person Dr. Parsa & Chef D.K. were felicitated & honored by Dr Makkar.
Prof. (Dr.) Kamlesh Misra, Vice Chancellor, Rishihood University was the guest of honor for the event. The participating dignitaries included Chefs and F&B Managers from Old World Hospitality, Habitat World& Le Meridien.
Dr. H.G. Parsa’s knowledge, experience and expertise provided important insights on Revenue Management and it was gratifying to note that the agenda of the workshop offered great learning for hospitality, hotel and service professionals on Pricing Strategies for Profitability, Worldwide Revenue Management Strategies in Hospitality, Revenue Management in Practice, Revenue Analytics &Revenue Management Simulations.
While the participants shared their experiences from hospitality sector, Food Wastage Management issue was highlighted at a common front. They shared that some steps are being taken in this direction and at the same time few innovative ideas are also incorporated to create awareness among the guests, so that the wastage is reduced. This workshop offered participants a platform to exchange ideas, enhance their skills, discover novel opportunities, reacquaint with colleagues, meet new friends and broaden their knowledge.
Dr. H.G. Parsa was overwhelmed with the hospitality that he received and acknowledged the true participation spirit of all present for the session. He believes in living life for the community “Don’t think how much you got, Always think how much you gave – Zindagi jene k liye nahi, Duniya badalne k liye hai”. His words are a true inspiration for one and all.
Chef Davinder Kumar appreciated and congratulated Management & Director, GIHM for taking this initiative in making this event a success. He also expressed his confidence for the institution to become one of the best Hotel Schools of India. He looked forward for such more intellectual collaborations in the near future. He was deeply impressed by Dr. Parsa’s extensive knowledge & experience.Dr. Rajan Makkar applauded everyone for their valuable support and efforts which were instrumental in making this session a success and proposed the plan of organizing such events bi-annually.The event concluded with a group photograph for the memories to be cherished later.
