HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT – A BURGEONING INDUSTRY




Industry Overview
In the recent years, India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in the world largely driven by service-sector activities, which have significantly contributed to exceptional growth potential. The Hospitality and Tourism Industry in the Country has been showing consistent growth and prosperity due to ever increasing inflow of business and leisure travelers.  This continued growth in tourism sector opens up a spectrum of employment opportunities in hospitality and travel trade.

Hospitality Management personnel are in great demand not only in hotels and resorts but also in corporate sector including MNC’s, airlines, hospitals, health clinics, in-flight kitchen, cruise ships, BPO sector, fast food chains, and event management companies etc.

About LAHTM
The Leo Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Management (LAHTM) is established under “Leo Educational Society” with an aim to impart quality education for future hospitality professionals.  We are recognized for the excellence in the field of hospitality education and training.  As one of the most innovative and dynamic Hotel Management Institutes, we are determined to create a World-Class centre for the aspirants of hospitality education. The institute is also committed in supplementing the hospitality industry by adapting a more practical and technically sound approach in its curriculum. 

The Difference
Experiential learning, technological orientation, social and environmental sensitivity are some of the special features of the hospitality courses offered by the institute. LAHTM has a strong industry background and is attached with a world-class holistic destination which includes FIVE STAR/THREE STAR hotels with 470 rooms and another hotel with 903 rooms under construction, all located within the Campus. It is also supported by a group of industry professionals who are a perfect blend of experience and vision along with a modern outlook. Thus, the destination is a rich source of help and assistance in multifarious activities such as infrastructure, academic, industrial exposure, training and placement. The student-to-faculty ratio in classrooms is nearly 25:1. Students have extensive opportunity for hands-on experience through internships and lab work. The equipment and facilities at LAHTM are all state-of-the-art.

Facilities
LAHTM has created one of the best facilities in terms of infrastructure for its students. It has fully equipped labs for various subjects that include:

·        Basic Training Kitchen (BTK)
·        Quantity Training Kitchen (QTK)
·        Advance Training Kitchen (ATK)
·        Bakery & Confectionery
·        House Keeping Lab - Air conditioned
·        F&B Service Training Restaurant - Air conditioned
·        Front Office Laboratory - Air conditioned
·        Library & Information Center
·        Classrooms with Modern educational aids like LCD Projectors
·        Professionally Qualified Faculty
·        Computer Lab with Wi-Fi Internet facility - Air conditioned

The entire infrastructure for training kitchens, training restaurants, front office, housekeeping, etc., have been laid as per the international standards of training for hospitality personnel. In addition, the classrooms, library and the computer laboratories are well equipped and designed to cater to meet international standards of hospitality industry.
  
A. Surendranath Mohan
B.Com, MA (PPM), MLS, BGL, PGDIRPM, PGDFM, PGDSP.
Assistant Director 


Leo Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Management


Leo Juventa at Leonia Holistic Destination once again wins the prestigious World Luxury Spa Award 2013 for India



Hyderabad, April 19, 2013 - Leo Juventa Centre for Integrated Medicine at Leonia Holistic Destination, Shameerpet, and Hyderabad has won the prestigious World Luxury Spa Award – 2013 in the category of “Best Luxury Wellness Spa” on Country basis (http://www.luxuryhotelawards.com/winners/2013-spa-awards). Leo Juventa has added another jewel to its crown by winning this award for the second year consecutively.


The World Luxury Hotel and Spa Awards are accepted as the pinnacle of achievement for Luxury Hotels & Spas worldwide. These Awards were established as a celebration of ultimate achievement in service excellence. It is about rewarding and congratulating hotels and spas that have excelled beyond the normal call of duty. Award winners set the benchmark for luxury hotels and spas on the global front in achieving recognition for exceptional service.

In response to this outstanding recognition, Vikram Lalvani, Group CEO says, “We are very much delighted to receive the award for the second time in a row. It testifies the trust of the esteemed clientele, both national and international, who are delighted with Leo Juventa’s products and 
                                                         services. 


Leo Juventa Centre for Integrated Medicine is a revolutionary concept, which revolves around human expectation of Health and Wellness. This holistic spa became a reality with the collective effort of a team of our expert therapists, doctors, dedicated staff and our visionary Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Chakravarthi Raju.

About Leo Juventa:

Leo Juventa Centre for Integrated Medicine is one of its kind holistic spas in the world. Spread amidst eco friendly environment, the five-floored multi-level Medi spa inspires you to take a journey to treat and heal, restore and rejuvenate your health. Techniques drawn from a scientific amalgamation of ancient Indian, Oriental, Egyptian, and modern contemporary medicine with latest in healthcare technologies under the aegis of highly qualified Doctors, experts and professional staff . The focus is to help the 21st century global citizen- working and travelling between time zones-to rejuvenate the mind and body and derive the benefits of time-honored science of healing .The facilities include:



·        Naturopathy & Yoga
·         Ayurveda
·        Anti-aging Treatments
·        Aqua Therapies
·        Beauty Solutions
·        Cosmetic & Laser Centre
·        Exclusive Cosmetic Dental procedures
·        Physio, Sports & Rehab Centre at Leo Juventa is the first of its kind in South Asia with a well equipped Gymnasium and Aqua gym.
·        Weight Management & Body Shaping

About Leonia Holistic Destination:

 Leonia Holistic Destination is India’s first and the world’s finest integrated leisure theme destination near the city of Hyderabad, India. Established with the concept of providing a unique and a fully integrated leisure experience, Leonia comprises of 4 hotels and villa resorts of 462 keys, a 300,000 Sq Ft International convention and sporting facility with a capacity of over 6000 guests, over 50 indoor and outdoor banqueting venues,  an award winning 100,000 Sq Ft Wellness Spa and Medi Centre offering over 200 experiences, over 50 unique outdoor soft adventure experiences, 10 restaurants, bars and night clubs, 3 International standard theatres for movie experience and conventions.

Leonia shall soon launch another upper upscale hotel of 1000 rooms and Asia’s largest water park. An experience like no other, Leonia leaves the ordinary behind.

For more information, please visit us at www.leonia.in
               
                     

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Ratnakar Ari
Head - Marketing