The Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla, is situated amidst quiet, lush green surroundings with a picturesque view of the Himalayan Range. The old- world air of the times of the British Raj lends a quaint charm to the site. Located on the NH22, at Kufri, it is at just the right distance from the hustle and bustle of Shimla and is easily accessible by road. The tranquility of the location is ideal for providing an academic ambience for the serious learner. The Institute is well equipped with the necessary infrastructure for imparting comprehensive training to the students. The faculty comprises of qualified and experienced staff from various prestigious catering institutes of the country – Mumbai, Delhi, etc., who are committed to enabling and motivating the students to mature into individuals with a sense of responsibility and pride in their chosen walk of life.
The Placement and Industrial Training Cell of the Institute assists the students in arranging for training and placement in leading hotels. Campus interviews are held and the students are well placed in prestigious hotels like Taj, Oberoi, I.T.C. Hotels, Le- Meridien, Radisson Hotels, Hyatt, Imperial, etc., to name a few and in various international call centers – G.E., Daksh, etc. that are employing an appreciable number of our students today. Some students have also obtained jobs in countries overseas like Ireland and New Zealand and in international cruise lines as well. The well-stocked Library caters to the thirst of knowledge of the students in the field of hospitality. In addition to the curriculum, the students gain experience during the session by organizing theme parties, outdoor catering and functions in local hotels during Christmas, World Tourism Day, New Year, Chef Competitions and other occasions.
Placement:
Training: The Institute has a Training Cell, very ably managed by experienced faculty, which assists the students in arranging for Industrial Training in leading hotels and allied service sectors.
Placement: The Institute has a Placement Cell, very ably managed by experienced faculty, which assists the students in arranging for Placement in leading hotels and allied service sectors. Apart from the tourism- related sectors, students also get absorbed in customer service- oriented organisations. Prestigious hotels and service organisations visit the Institute and hold campus interviews for the placement of our students. In the past, students have obtained placements in prestigious organisations such as:
ITC WELCOMGROUP, ITC WELCOMGROUP HERITAGE, OBEROI HOTELS (E I H ), MCDONALD’S INDIA LTD, RADISSON HOTELS, LE MERIDIEN, NEW DELHI, HYATT, NEW DELHI, ITDC HOTELS, GRAND INTERCONTINENTAL, NEW DELHI, THE IMPERIAL, NEW DELHI, CLARIDGES, NEW DELHI, SHANGRI-LA, NEW DELHI, JW MARIOTT, PARK HOTELS, THE AMBASSADOR, MUMBAI, JAYPEE HOTELS, AIR CANADA, KUWAIT AIRLINES, INDIGO AIRLINES, JET AIRWAYS & SPICE JET, JAGSONS AIRLINES, REPUTED BPOs such as DAKSH, AMEX, EX-CEL, WIPRO, HSBC & CONVERGYS , IBM , DELL, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS, STARWOOD HOTELS RESORTS, AMAN RESORTS, THE PARK, NEW DELHI, IRCTC, NIRULAS, ANANDAS & ISTA, WESTIN HYDERABAD, LEELA’ S GOA, MARIOTT, PUNE, MARIOTT, HYDERABAD, MARIOTT, CHANDIGARH, TAJ PALACE, NEW DELHI, DOMINO’S, BARCLAY’S BANK, EROS INTERCONTINENTAL, SAYAJI HOTELS, HILTON HOTELS
Students have been selected for executive trainee programmes & management trainee programmes, in organisations like the Taj Group of Hotels, The Oberois & the ITDC, I.T.C, Domino’s, Sayaji Hotels. Many of them have obtained jobs overseas, especially in Ireland, Australia, Canada & the USA. A considerable number has moved to distant shores for pursuing further studies or management programmes. |