NEW DELHI, Feb. 21 -- The Department of Tourism Studies at Pondicherry University successfully hosted AKANKSHA 2026, its flagship two-day Annual Industry-Institute Interface Programme. Bringing together over 25 industry leaders, academicians, international delegates, and students, the event delved into emerging trends in tourism, hospitality, travel technology, sustainability, and experiential tourism, fostering robust academia-industry collaboration.
The inaugural session with Prof. Sibi P S, Head of the Department, delivering a warm welcome address that underscored AKANKSHA's role in bridging academia and industry, preparing students for opportunities in technology-driven, sustainable tourism. Dr. Sherry Abraham, Associate Professor and ...