August 12
Bilaspur: Himachal Pradesh has another reason to take pride as Prashant Gautam, who hails from Bilaspur district, has been appointed Director of the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), a premier national institute under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
The appointment orders have been issued by the Union Ministry of Tourism. Gautam’s elevation to the key position is being seen as a proud moment for Bilaspur as well as the entire state of Himachal Pradesh.
Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Gautam, with well-wishers expressing hope that he will continue to make significant contributions to the tourism and travel sector and bring further recognition to Himachal Pradesh.
IITTM, headquartered in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, is a leading institution dedicated to education, training, research and capacity building in tourism, travel and hospitality management. Established in 1983, the institute works towards developing skilled human resources for India’s rapidly expanding tourism sector.
The institute offers academic programmes in tourism and travel management and has centres in Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, Noida, Nellore and Goa. Its areas of work include sustainable tourism, travel trade, tour operations, hospitality and destination management.
With tourism playing a crucial role in employment generation, local economies and the promotion of India’s cultural heritage, IITTM has an important role in developing professional talent and strengthening the country’s tourism ecosystem.
Gautam’s appointment to the director-level position is being hailed as a significant achievement for a professional with roots in Himachal Pradesh. His well-wishers have extended their heartfelt congratulations and wished him success in his new responsibility.
