About the
Department

The Department of Travel and Tourism at Vishwakarma University was incorporated in 2018. Here at our department, we offer 360-degree exposure to students for all-around development. The department introduces students to foreign cultures, foreign languages and world history. We believe in learning outside the classroom and we have made opportunities available for students to undertake real-time projects for industry readiness.

Become a model of excellence for quality education, research-innovation in Tourism and Hospitality.

HOD Message

A department has a profound role in building an individual. The department is committed to providing quality education that allows students to assume roles of high responsibility in the industry. At Vishwakarma University, we strive to encourage students to create a spirit of enquiry and generate a free exchange of thoughts and ideas. We ensure Innovative Learning - which ultimately paves the path for successful careers.

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Ms. Aarti Suryawanshi

Programme Details

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Bachelor of Arts in Travel & Tourism (BATT)

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Doctor of Philosophy

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Departmental Activities

Details of the activity

Venue

Date

Industry visit to Mapro Pvt. Ltd.

Wai

24 February 2024

Exploring the Industry – Outbound Travel Mart

Jio Convention Center, Mumbai

10 February 2024

National Tourism Day 2024

VU Campus

25 January 2024

Student live project -Volunteering at Robotics Competition

Pune

10 March - 12 March 2023

Student live project-Day Volunteering for student picnics

Pune

17 February and 27 February 2023

Student live project

Udaipur

20 February - 24 February 2023

Student live project -VU art Festival Volunteering

Pune

26 January - 29 January 2023

India Tourism Day –Clue based photography competition

On various locations of Pune

25th January 2023

Student live project

IIM Bangalore

22 Jan - 25 Jan 2023

Workshop on Research writing and Publication for the faculties of HSS

Campus

24th January 2023

Yuva Tourism Club members Visit at Swami Vivekanand Memorial,Kannyakumari on the occasion of National Youth day

Kannyakumari

13th January 2023

Students Participated in I-Lead Festival and won cash prizes ,Palakkad,Kerala.

Kerala

11th to 12th January 2023

Clean India Drive under YTC (Yuva Tourism Club approved by Ministry of Tourism)

Bhaje Caves, Pune

18th November 2022

Clean India Drive under YTC (Yuva Tourism Club approved by Ministry of Tourism)

Sinhgad Fort, Pune

17th November 2022

Yuva Tourism Club Formation

Campus

03rd November 2022

Field Visit to Bibi-ka-Maqbara

Aurangabad

03rd October 2022

International Colloquium in collaboration with Dr.BAM University,Aurangabad.

Department of Tourism Administration, Dr.BAM University,Aurangabad

03rd October 2022

World Tourism Day

Campus

27th September 2022

National Tour

Rajasthan

22nd to 28th May 2022

R for beginners STTP

Campus

24th to 29th January 2022

World Tourism Day

Campus

27th September 2021

World Heritage Day Lecture Series

Online

12th to 18th April 2021

3rd World Tourism Day

Online

27th Sept 2020

1st Convocation Ceremony

Campus

10th Jan 2020

The Laxminarayan Global Music Festival

Ganesh Kala Krida Rangmanch, Pune

8th Jan 2020

Educational Tour

Phaltan, Pune

11th Nov 2019

2nd World Tourism Day

Campus

27th Sept 2019

Orientation & Ice Breaking Sessions

Campus & Shaniwarwada

15th & 17th July 2019

National Tour

Rajasthan

1st Apr - 6th Apr 2019

International Conference - Hospitality Arrangements

Campus

28th Feb - 1st Mar 2019

Industrial Visit

BKC, Mumbai

11th Jan 2019

Student Excursion

Wai & Panchgani

2nd Nov 2018

Industrial Visit

Magarpatta Pune

30th Sept 2018

1st World Tourism Day

Campus

27th Sept 2018

International workshop on Tourism Research on the occasion of 6th Tourism Research Day

Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

13th September 2023

Field visit to Ellora Caves-UNESCO world Heritage Site

Ellora, Aurangabad

14th September 2023

Celebration of World Tourism Day 2023

VU Campus

27th September 2023

Cleanliness drive at Shaniwar Wada under Yuva Tourism Club

Shaniwar Wada, Pune

27th September 2023

Donation of Cleaning Material to NSS VU on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2023

NSS,VU campus

27th September 2023

Student live project

Convocation ceremony, VU Campus

04th October 2023

Student live project

Travel and Tourism India World Expo and Conference organized by India Tourism, Ministry of Tourism, India.

03rd to 05th November 2023

Student live project

Goa, India.

21st to 24th November 2023

Student live project

VU Campus

24th November 2023

Departmental Achievements

Collaborations & MOUs

  • VU collaborates with Wizcraft MIME for specialized courses in Event Management.


  • The Department of Travel & Tourism successfully established the Media, Events, Entertainment, and Tourism (MEET) Center of Excellence.

Board of Studies

NAME OF THE MEMBER

AFFILIATION (INDUSTRY/ INSTITUTE NAME)

DESIGNATION

Ms. Aarti Suryawanshi

HOD & Assistant Professor, Vishwakarma University

Chairman

Dr. Rajesh Ragde

Director, Department of Tourism Administration, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

Member

Dr. Madhuri Sawant

Director, International Centre for Buddhist Tourism, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

Special Invitee

Ms.Nishiitta Ghaatge

Director, Sun Tourism International

Member

Mr.Ketan Wadkar

Director, Mach Conferences & Event Pvt Ltd.

Member

Dr.Harshada Satghare

Assistant Professor, Department of Travel and Tourism, Vishwakarma University

Member Secretary

Mr.Nishant Sutare

Lecturer, Department of Travel and Tourism, Vishwakarma University

Member

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