Key Highlights
- Dr. Suborno Bose received a Lifetime Achievement award for fusing technology with hospitality education.
- His new volume, *Harmonizing Human Touch and AI in Tourism & Hospitality*, was unveiled at the Vibrant Bharat Global Summit 2025.
- IIHM introduced ‘NamAIste HospitalityGPT’, a generative‑AI knowledge platform tailored for the sector.
- More than 50 nations signed the Global Knowledge Sharing Declaration to propagate AI‑driven curricula.
Detailed Insights
The Union Tourism Minister, Gajendra Shekhawat, presented the accolade during the 2025 summit, citing Dr. Bose’s role in reshaping curricula through artificial‑intelligence tools. His book delves into how predictive maintenance, sentiment analytics, and zero‑waste strategies can elevate guest experiences while reducing environmental footprints. The author argues that AI should be perceived as “Advanced Intelligence” that amplifies, rather than replaces, human empathy.
IIHM’s flagship initiative, NamAIste HospitalityGPT, leverages a customized Large Language Model to furnish students, faculty, and industry stakeholders with industry‑specific insights. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor endorsed the platform, describing it as a bespoke digital assistant for hospitality professionals. Coupled with the Global Knowledge Sharing Declaration—endorsed by over fifty countries—the institute aspires to position India at the forefront of AI‑infused hospitality pedagogy.
Key Concepts
- Advanced Intelligence (AI): A re‑branding of artificial intelligence that stresses augmentation of human decision‑making.
- Generative AI Knowledge Engine: Software that creates contextual, domain‑specific content on demand, exemplified by NamAIste HospitalityGPT.
- Global Knowledge Sharing Declaration: An international pact aiming to disseminate AI‑enabled hospitality curricula across participating nations.