INTRODUCTION: The objective of the International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Hospitality & Tourism Sector” (ETHTS 2015) is to provide a platform for researchers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism. This conference will provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES: • To develop ideas, concepts and proposals for realistic and implementable programs which enhance understanding among people, familiarize us about their culture and environments through travel. • To understand and build an academic and professional framework based on changing nations in tourism system. • To gain a comprehensive understanding of the sustainable framework of tourism planning and development. • To understand how tourism dividends could be leveraged to build international understanding. • To collect innovative ideas and opinions for the betterment and increase of the potential in the perspective of the government and the local people regarding avenues of tourism. • To explore motivating factors for tourism engagement in international diplomacy. • To gather researchers at one place to pool in novel ideas and to share new strategies to improve/develop tourism. SUBHARTI UNIVERSITY: Swami Vivekanand Subharti University was established under the aegis of Subharti K.K.B. Charitable Trust, Meerut, under section 2(f) of the University Grant Commission (U.G.C.) Act, 1956. This is a creation of great visionaries Dr. Atul Krishna (the founder) & Dr Mukti Bhatnagar (Founder President). The University campus has 15 constituent colleges and 180+ courses in almost all the disciplines like Medical, Dental, Nursing, Paramedical, Pharmacy, Naturopathy, Engineering, Management, Law, Journalism, Education, Art and Sciences, Fashion Designing, Hotel Management and Computer Applications thus creating highly qualified, academically and technically excellent professionals. The main campus of the University aptly known as Subhartipuram, is in the National Capital Region strategically situated on National Highway-58, Haridwar Bypass, Meerut. The campus is spread over almost 250 acres of land comprising of magnificent buildings, lush green lawns and an atmosphere vibrant with over 5000 people. World Class Infrastructure, Finest Faculties, Air Conditioned Hostels, Wi-Fi Campus, State of the Art Auditoriums, High End Security Services, Medicare & Denticare Facilities, In House Residential Facilities, Canteens & Cafeterias, Banking Services, Gymnasiums with World Class Fitness Programs, Transport Facilities, Personality Development Cell, Training & Placement Cell, Legal Advisory Committee & Ragging Free Campus are some of the many features of our great establishments. ABOUT US: Named after the great lady revolutionary freedom fighter lady Bhikaji Cama Subharti Institute of Hotel Management was established in 2009 with the mission to provide professional education & training to the looming aspirants who are ambitious to become part of this fast growing & highly rewarding industry of the hospitality & service industry. Pioneering the aspirations of the young generation and reviewing the demands of this globally viable profession, the Management of “Swami Vivekanand Subharti Universiy” has spared no resource to provide an infrastructure that is comparably the finest and the best in this field to meet the established standards in this branch of study. We have ensured a knowledge-enabling, skill and experience enhancing environment within the campus of the University encouraging an atmosphere that is student friendly, supportive and congenial for higher studies and research activities for the HM undergraduates while being totally committed to promote ‘Excellence in academics and perfections in performance’. To initiate and enable this we have engaged highly qualified faculty that is not just academically sound, professionally competent and performance-Oriented but extremely dedicated and innovative too, equipped with the much needed ‘subject oriented’ expertise to address the day to day needs of the students at all levels, to make them academically and professionally proficient and preferable. To aid this, guest lectures by industry experts are arranged from time to time to apprise the students about real time situations that they may countenance once they are in the job and learn how to tackle them. These brilliant interactions with industry experts also help the students to keep in regular touch with the ongoing trends and technologies in the industry. In this Endeavour, the institute is strongly supported and assisted by professionals of the Personality development & Communication skills department that work in close coordination with the Training and placement cell. Together, they complement the efforts of the HM department in grooming and grilling the incumbents thoroughly by providing them with the finer nuances and skill required to make them competent and complete professionals, ready to take on the unforetold challenges of the career they have opted for, transforming objectives, attitudes along with future prospects. Sufficient exposure is given to the budding talent through Industrial training and internships in the country’s elite five star rated properties to enhance their professional competence, confidence and self worth. ABOUT MEERUT: The district of Meerut (which forms part of the revenue division of the same name) is named after its headquarters city and is said to be associated with earliest traditions of the Hindus according to which Maya, the father-inlaw of Ravana, founded this place he called this place Mayrashtra, a name which in course of time became shortened to Meerut. Tradition has it that the district formed part of the dominions of Mahipal, king of Indraprashta and the word Meerut is associated with his name. Meerut is famously associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. The famous slogan "Dilli Chalo" ("Let's march to Delhi!") was first raised here. Meerut has been famous for some historic monuments namely, Baba Augharh Nath Temple (Kali Paltan Mandir) The Temple situated in Meerut Cantonment area is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is said that the spark of the first war of independence of India, 1857 raged into a flame. Soldiers of the kali Paltan, a part of "British Army', often came to quench their thirst from the well in the Temple premises. Shahid Smark and Government Freedom Struggle Museum Meerut The Shahid Smarak Meerut devoted to Martyrs of India and specially associated with the first war for freedom of India 1857. The museum houses preserves, documents and exhibit cultural property of glorious past depicting important episode of the war of independence 1857 through paintings. St. John Church and Cemetery Built in Colonial British period, it is a master piece of architecture. A cemetery is situated near to Church where in one can see graves of the Britishers and their families killed during the upsurge in 1857, 9 graves are still in conserved condition and visible. THEME OF CONFERENCE: THEME OF CONFERENCE: “Emerging Trends in Hospitality & Tourism Sector” CONFERENCE TRACKS : Thematic Area-1: Thematic Area-2: Thematic Area-3: Thematic Area-4: Thematic Area-5: Thematic Area-6: Thematic Area-7: Thematic Area-8: Thematic Area-9: Thematic Area-10: Thematic Area-11: Thematic Area-12: Thematic Area-13: Thematic Area-14: Thematic Area-15: Sustainable Tourism Peace Tourism Heritage Tourism Cultural Tourism Medical Tourism IT in Tourism & Hospitality Law in Tourism & Hospitality Role of Yoga, Naturopathy & Physiotherapy in Tourism HR issues and challenges in service industry Sex Tourism Marriage Tourism Welfare - main factor in Hospitality & tourism sector for worker Marketing & Transportation management for destination Role of Languages in Tourism & Hospitality Sector Scope of Education in Hospitality Sector WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Academicians, research scholars, senior management, writers, editors, consultant, administrators, Tourism Lawyers, politician, landscape architects, environmentalist, unban designers and professional are invited to submit papers, the focus of the research papers / case studies can be with respect to industry such as travel and tour operations, destination management, accommodation, transportation, infrastructure, entertainment and recreation, cuisine, languages in tourism and hospitality, human resource, IT in tourism and hospitality or any of the combination. CALL FOR PAPERS: Selection of papers for presentation will be based on detailed abstracts of up to 1000 words. One soft Copy of the abstract in MS word, e-mail to ethts2015@gmail.com and should reach not later than 20th September, 2015. The full paper must be sent after acceptance of abstract before 25 th October, 2015 include a clear indication of the purpose of research methodology, major findings, implications and key references. Specification of papers: Length : (3000 to 6000 words) Language : English List of references : APA format Summary : Necessary, in English (approx 300 to 400 Words) Spacing : Single Font : Times New Roman Margin : 1” (on all four sides) IMPORTANTE DATES: Abstract Submission : 20th SEPTEMBER, 2015 Acceptance Notification : 27th SEPTEMBER, 2015 Last Date for Submitting final paper Registration Deadline : 25th OCTOBER, 2015 : 05th NOVEMBER 2015 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE) : 20 NOVEMBER, 2015 08:00 pm onwards Pre-Conference Dinner 21 NOVEMBER, 2015 9:30 am - 11:00 am Inauguration 11:00 am - 02:00 pm Scientific sessions 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm Lunch Break 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm Scientific sessions 05:00 pm – 05:30 pm Tea Break 05:30 pm – 06:30 pm Scientific sessions 22 NOVEMBER, 2015 09:30 am – 11:30 am Scientific sessions 11:00 am – 02:00 pm Special Session & Valedictory 02:00 pm onwards Farewell Lunch Registration: Category Corporate Delegates Subharti Alumni Faculty Members Research Scholar of Subharti University Students of Subharti University Foreign Delegates Faculty Member of Subharti University Research Scholars Registration Fee (Per Conference) 3500 INR 2000 INR 3000 INR 2000 INR 1500 INR 250 USD 2500 INR 2500 INR The Guest / Spouse registration fee is Rs. 1000/- INR per person while guest / spouse is not eligible to present paper. The registration charges are not refundable. However, substitute delegates from the same institute will be accepted. Please note that all the payments should be made through demand draft, payable at Meerut. Kindly fill up the registration form and arrange to send the same along with the demand draft in favor of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut. Early Bird Discount: The participants who register on or before 15th October, 2015 will get a discount of INR 700. Accommodation: Accommodation will be made available within the campus or with our partner hotels on chargeable basis. All rooms have centralized air conditioned facility. Single Occupancy Double Occupancy 1250 INR per day 500 INR per day ORGANIGING COMMITTEE: Dr. Mukti Bhatnagar (Founder President Subharti Group of Institutions) Dr. Atul Krishna (Founder Subharti Movement) Patrons: Dr. Shalya Raj (President SKKB Charitable trust) Dr. G. C. Srivastava (Chancellor SV Subharti University) Dr. N K Ahuja (Vice Chancellor SV Subharti University) Chief Advisors: Dr. Rohit Arora (Director Bhikaji Cama Subharti Institute of Hotel Management) Dr. Nikhil Srivastava (Principal Guru Gobind Singh Subharti Dental College) Dr. Krishna Murty (AMS Chhatrapati Shivaji Subharti Hospital) Dr. Raj Kumar Verma (Asst. Prof. Guru Gobind Singh Subharti Dental College) Organizing Chairman: Dr. Shiv Mohan Verma Conference Convener Principal BCSIHM Chairman Scientific Committee: Mr. Bhola Chourasia Conference Co-Convener Vice-Principal BCSIHM Treasurer: Mr. Ankit Srivastava Assistant Professor BCSIHM Organizing Secretary: Mr. Sunil Panwar Assistant Professor BCSIHM Conference Coordinator & Secretary FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT: Mr. SUNIL PANWAR Assistant Professor (BCSIHM) Conference Coordinator & Secretary Mobile: - +919639010241, 9897493494 Email: - ethts2015@gmail.com sunil1982.hotelier@gmail.com -: VENUE: Bhikaji Cama Subharti Institute of Hotel Management (A Constituent College of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University) NH 58 Delhi-Haridwar Bypass Road, Subharti Puram, Meerut, UP 250005 www.subharti.org, wwwsihmctsubharti.org ETHTS2015@gmail.com