New Delhi: The International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), part of the Indismart Group, has entered into a three-year Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, through the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority.The agreement was signed in Tirupati during the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026. It establishes a framework for collaboration across four key areas: hospitality education and skills development, promotion of Andhra Pradesh’s culinary heritage, destination development and sustainable tourism, and stronger industry-academia linkages.The partnership aims to align hospitality training with industry requirements, covering food production, culinary arts, bakery and patisserie, food and beverage service, front office, housekeeping, hotel operations and tourism. Specialised modules will focus on food safety, hygiene, kitchen management, menu planning and sustainable food production.The collaboration will offer practical training, workshops, certification programmes and industry exposure. It may also explore internships, educational visits, culinary competitions, placement opportunities and entrepreneurship initiatives through mutually agreed arrangements.The partnership will also explore sustainable hospitality practices, responsible tourism, local sourcing and farm-to-fork concepts, alongside the application of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in hospitality education and tourism operations.The agreement provides for collaboration across Andhra Pradesh, with priority destinations to be identified jointly by IIHM and the state government. A joint coordination committee, comprising designated nodal officers, will oversee implementation through quarterly or mutually agreed review meetings and an annual assessment of activities and outcomes.
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