State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM): News & Events

SIHM Invites Writer Chetan Bhagat and Singer Anita Bhatt to Facilitate a Webinar

May 24, 2020: To educate students about the Covid impact on the Hospitality and Tourism industry, the management of State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Gujarat organised a webinar inviting the famous Indian Writer Chetan Bhagat and Singer Ankita Bhatt. The webinar aimed at:

• Inspiring students amid the negative situation due to Coronavirus pandemic
• Educating students on the importance of adaptability. One should be prepared to cope up with the ever-changing world.
• And, also to entertain the audience in the tough times

Students and staff of SIHM, TCGL staff, TB officers and staff, Toran hotel managers and staff members, and tour operators and guides participated in the discussion to make it more meaningful. A total of 400 participants attended the session.

Knowing the fact that Hospitality and Tourism is a hard hit industry because of the pandemic, Chetan Bhagat asked everyone not to worry and believe in ‘All is Well’. He also shared five success tips with everyone to stay motivated. Tips include:

• Be a positive person
• Determination is the ‘Key’
• A sharp mind
• Good habits stay
• Empower yourself

Five-Day Workshop on Effective Communication and Negotiation Skills

May 10, 2020: State Institute of Hotel Management concluded a five-day workshop on effective Communication and negotiation Skills on May 9. The workshop was organised in association with Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd.

Amid the pandemic, the workshop aimed at developing the existing staff into a competent and efficient resource and to generate more resources that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and the TCGL by expanding business and producing more efficiently, which will have a major impact on companies. It included training on Soft Skills, Body Language, Basic Etiquettes, Personality Development and Short Module Courses on Customer Services. The complete session was intended for All TCGL staff, SIHM staff TIB Officers and staff, Toran Hotel Managers and staff, Tour Operators and Guides and Industry staff members. The workshop witnessed participation of over 350 participants from the hospitality industry.

The five-day workshop proved to be helpful for all the attendees as they learned about the importance of systematic and approachable etiquettes, and communication skills for better customer services. They were also trained on multi-tasking, time management and team management skills which would enhance their overall personality.

Institute Invites Chef Sanjeev Kapoor for an Interactive Session with Students

May 1, 2020: Amid Covid pandemic, State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Gujarat invited prominent Chef Sanjeev Kapoor for an interactive session with students. The session aimed at guiding students on how to boost their immunity and fight against the novel Coronavirus. Also, the session aimed at guiding the staff and other employees of the Hospitality industry about various career opportunities post-pandemic. Over 200 students, faculty and staff members actively participated in the session and learned about various food and healthy habits that help to boost immunity in the human body and helps them fight against diseases. Citrus fruits, red bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, ginger, spinach, yoghurt, almonds, sunflower seeds and turmeric are food items that are important for building strong immunity system. 

Apart from creating awareness and guiding students about career opportunities, the webinar also focused on:

• Educating students about the new procedures coming up in the Hospitality sector
• Discussions around changes and modification required in running the Hotels looking to the present crises going on all over the world.