Overview The School of Hotel Management & Tourism at Desh Bhagat University celebrated ‘World Tourism Week’ with a vibrant series of two-day events, culminating on ‘World Tourism Day.’

Activities and Competitions On this special day, the university organized a variety of competitions, including:

• Mehndi Art
• Slogan Writing
• Poster-Making

Students participated with enthusiasm, creating mehndi designs and posters that highlighted the inclusive nature of tourism. The theme for the day was ‘Tourism and Peace.’

A special Bollywood Theme Lunch was prepared and served by a dedicated team of students: Amritpal, Harpreet, Mandeep, Charnajeet, Seema, Jaspreet, Yashpreet, and Gurdas.

Guests of Honor The event featured esteemed guests:

• Dr. Zora Singh, Chancellor (Chief Guest)
• Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Pro-Chancellor (Guest of Honor)
• H.E. Mr. Vit Jedlicka, President of the Republic of Liberland

Competition Results

• Mehndi Art Competition:
  • Winner: Kasak
• Poster Making Competition:
  • Winner: Kajal
  • Runner-Ups: Amandeep Kaur and Manpreet Kaur
• Slogan Writing Competition:
  • Winner: Charanpreet Kaur
  • Runner-Up: Tanmay

Speeches and Encouragement Dr. Zora Singh addressed the students, emphasizing the rapid growth of the tourism and hospitality industry and the resulting employment opportunities. Dr. Tajinder Kaur highlighted the importance of travel in connecting people globally.

Additionally, Dr. Aman Sharma motivated students to engage in such events to develop their leadership skills.

Acknowledgments The event concluded with thanks to all participants from Dr. Rupinder Kaur, Mr. Rinku Singh, and Mr. Hritik Tomar, recognizing their enthusiasm and creativity throughout the celebration.