Director’s Message

Prof. (Dr) Robinet Jacob
Director, Dean & Professor
Qualifications: MTA, MS, Ph.D

Dear Students,

Tourism is more than travelling from one place to another; it is an industry that connects people, cultures, communities, and economies. As students of tourism, you are preparing to become the professionals who will shape the future of this dynamic and ever-growing field.

At the School of Tourism Studies, we encourage you to look beyond textbooks and classrooms. Develop curiosity, creativity, communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a strong sense of responsibility. Explore destinations, understand diverse cultures, embrace technology, and learn to appreciate the importance of sustainable and responsible tourism.

The tourism industry offers exciting opportunities in hospitality, travel management, destination development, aviation, events, heritage, ecotourism, tourism entrepreneurship, and many emerging areas. Your knowledge and skills can contribute not only to your own career but also to the sustainable development of communities and destinations.

I encourage each of you to dream boldly, learn continuously, and approach every opportunity with enthusiasm and integrity. Let your education be guided by professionalism, empathy, innovation, and respect for people and the planet.

Travel with curiosity, learn with purpose, and lead with responsibility.

I wish all our students a rewarding academic journey and a successful career in the world of tourism.