Dr. Vimal Kumar Wins Gold Award in Hospitality Educator of the Year at Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024
Dr. Kumar’s exceptional 29-year career stands as a testament to his constant dedication to shaping the future of hospitality. Through his visionary leadership and profound contributions to education, he has inspired countless professionals to reach their fullest potential.
Dr. Vimal Kumar, Director & Principal of Chandigarh College of Hospitality, has been awarded the prestigious Hospitality Educator of the Year gold at the Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024. With an illustrious career spanning over 29 years, Dr. Kumar is renowned for his significant contributions to hospitality education, academic leadership, and the development of future hospitality professionals.
Dr. Kumar has demonstrated exceptional resilience and a positive, solution-oriented approach throughout his career. He is a well-respected academician and a passionate professional who has consistently adhered to core company values while making a lasting impact in hospitality education. His extensive experience includes roles in hospitality operations, administration, strategy formulation, consultancy, training, and development. He has been instrumental in the establishment and success of independent Hotel Management Colleges, Culinary Academies, and University Departments of Hotel Management in both India and Nepal.
His leadership has been a key factor in shaping Chandigarh College of Hospitality into a thriving institution, where students receive world-class education and hands-on experience. Dr. Kumar’s placement initiatives have been highly successful, with over 1200 students securing prestigious positions in leading hospitality organizations across the globe, from India to Australia, the UK, the USA, and the Middle East. His alumni now hold prominent positions as General Managers and Department Heads, with several of them making significant contributions to hospitality academia.
Beyond his academic leadership, Dr. Kumar is also an advocate for workplace positivity and personal development. He has conducted workshops focusing on the hospitality industry, human resources, managerial aspects, and anti-tobacco campaigns for workers and executives at various industries. He emphasizes adding happiness, self-commitment, and positivism to the work environment, empowering both students and professionals to achieve their best potential.
Dr. Kumar’s academic prowess is further demonstrated through his published research and presentations at national and international conferences. His accolades include the Global Hospitality Leadership Award in 2019, 2021, and 2023, as well as the Best Mentor in Hospitality Education award in 2020.
Dr. Vimal Kumar’s relentless dedication to shaping the future of hospitality education, his commitment to his students’ success, and his ability to create thriving educational institutions make him a deserving recipient of this gold award at the Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE