Balvant Kumar | Department of Hotel Management

Bio

I am Teaching Assistant in the Department of Hotel Management at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Tourism and Travel Management from IGNOU. I have industry experience with reputed organizations including Grand Hyatt Goa, Saudi Airlines Catering Company (Catrion), and Treat Resort, Silvassa, along with training at Taj Lakefront, Bhopal.

My interests include hospitality operations, tourism development, guest service excellence, and the integration of technology in hospitality education.

Additional Administrative Titles

Departmental Alumni Coordinator, IIC Coordinator, Member of Mess Committee

Academic Degrees

Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM), IGNOU (Pursuing).
Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT), Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur.

Academic Appointments

Teaching Assistant, Department of Hotel Management, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur (Present)

Professional Experience

Waiter cum Host, Grand Hyatt, Goa (June 2025 – August 2025).
Guest Service Associate/Waiter, Saudi Airlines Catering Company (Catrion), Riyadh, KSA (January 2023 – January 2025).
Guest Service Associate (GSA), Treat Resort, Silvassa (September 2022 – January 2023).
Industrial Trainee, Taj Lakefront, Bhopal (October 2021 – April 2022).

Courses Taught

MHM 2025-26
MHM214N- Tourism Business & Hotel Industry
Batch 2024-25
UGHMT213N- Food & Beverage Services Operations-I(Lab)
UGHMT216N- Food Science and Nutrition
SEC
VGUAMX- Art of Mixology
VAC
VGUHPU- Basic Hygiene Practices in Hospitality

Research Interests

Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Sustainable Tourism and Development.

Technology and Innovation in Hospitality.

Regional Cuisine and Emerging Trends in Hospitality.

Conferences, Talks & Speaking Engagements

Presented Paper titled “The Evolving Role of Faculty in AI-Driven Education”, in the 17th National Conference -“Rehumanizing Education for Meaningful and Holistic Development”, organised by IQAC Cell of GRDCE on 30thJanuary 2026.
Presented a paper titled “Information Technology: Driving Efficiency and Guest Satisfaction in Hospitality and Tourism” in international conference of advance technologies & innovations in tourism and hospitality industry (ATITHI-2025), organised by Subharti College of Hotel Management, Meerut.
Presented a paper titled “Role of Catering Establishment in Travel and Tourism” in the national conference on Recent Trends in Hospitality Industry, April 2023, organised by Department of Hotel Management, VGU, Jaipur.
Presented a paper titled “The Role of Event Management in Tourism Development” in ICEM-2019, organised by VGU, Jaipur

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🏛️ Department

Department of Hotel Management

🎓 Qualification

Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM), Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)

⏱️ Experience

5 Appointments

🔬 Specialization

Food & Beverage Production | Hospitality & Tourism, Hospitality and Tourism Management.Sustainable Tourism and Development.Technology and Innovation in Hospitality.Regional Cuisine and Emerging Trends in Hospitality.

✉️ Email

balvant.kumar@vgu.ac.in

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