Short term training course on basic hospitality and homestay management started
PANGIN : A short-term course on ‘Basic Hospitality & Homestay Management’, being organised by the Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) here in Siang district, got underway on 6 July. The course will conclude on 11 July.
The course is being conducted as part of the institute’s outreach programme, with the objective of providing practical, industry-relevant skills to homestay owners, SHG members, tourism entrepreneurs, students, local youths and others interested in the hospitality and tourism sector.
The programme has received an encouraging response, with participants joining not only from Siang district but also from the neighbouring districts of West Siang and East Siang.
During the course of the ongoing training, participants have undergone training in key areas such as homestay operations, housekeeping, menu planning and pricing. In addition to classroom-based sessions, the programme is placing strong emphasis on hands-on learning through practical activities,such as professional bed-making, hospitality role-playing, guest interaction exercises, menu planning,and other service-related demonstrations.
The remaining sessions of the course will cover areas including online marketing, community-based tourism, safety, first aid, and sustainability, providing the participants with a broader understanding of the operational and entrepreneurial aspects of running a homestay or hospitality establishment.
Through such outreach initiatives, the Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department, through the ITI, aims to extend skill development opportunities beyond conventional institutional training, and to support local communities in improving service standards, enhancing livelihood opportunities, and strengthening the tourism and hospitality ecosystem of the region.
