Tag: V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education

A degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management awaits you

Hyderabad, May 2021: With a string of long-standing associations with international and domestic hospitality majors to its credit, one of India’s best hospitality institutes V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) offers a three-year and a two-year full-time program.

VMSIIHE affiliated to the Goa University and supported by Marriott International India offers B.Sc. International Hospitality Management Degree and M.Sc. International Hospitality and Tourism Management program. The programs equip young hotel management students with intensive practical training and honing of necessary skills, with a special focus on the development of personality, professional attitude, and leadership qualities, all of which are signatures of outstanding industry professionals.

The Institute has the unique privilege of having an existing collaboration with Turismo de Portugal. The collaboration is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two countries, in the presence of Antonio Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal, during his visit to Goa in 2017. As part of the MoU, students keen to embark on an international education-related adventure are offered an opportunity to visit Portugal as a part of the exchange program.

VMSIIHE offers professional internships at reputed starred hotels where students will get trained by international professionals in some of the leading hotel chains, such as Taj Exotica, Alila Diwa Goa, Grand Hyatt, Vivanta by Taj, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Novotel Goa Resort, and Spa, etc.

VMSIIHE can boast of 100 percent placement assistance for its graduates. Students get an opportunity to go through selection rounds of renowned hotel chains of the likes of The Taj, The Oberoi, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt to name a few for Management Trainees and other positions. In addition to this, VMSIIHE students get selected in reputed hotels in Portugal for Management Trainee positions.

VMSIIHE is the first hospitality institute in India and also in the state of Goa to obtain the ‘Eat Right Campus’ certification, which requires passing a thorough audit of institutional practices. The prestigious certification has been obtained under the central government’s ‘Eat Right Campus’ initiative of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) which aims to promote safe, healthy, and sustainable food practices in educational campuses, workplaces, hospitals, tea estates, etc. across the country.

VMSIIHE has been awarded Swachchatam Mahavidyalaya Samman by the Goa University for the cleanest campus in Goa for three consecutive years. 2016-17, 2017-18 & 2018-2019.

The Institute itself is located in the idyllic village of Raia in South Goa and the campus, spread over six acres, is ideally suited for nurturing students keen on developing themselves as hotel management professionals and industry leaders of the future.

Here’s what a student can expect when he or she walks into the campus: a fully functional 5-star training hotel, with a grand lobby area and reception, well-appointed guestrooms, training kitchen, restaurant with banqueting facilities, air-conditioned hostels with attached bath, gymnasium, swimming pool, sports, and recreational facilities.

VMSIIHE’s well-planned, holistic program offers students a profound exposure to various facets of the industry, departmental processes related to food & beverage planning, showmanship, front office and housekeeping practices, human resource management, food production operations, and event management. It is the Institute’s intensive leadership programme, which helps inculcate the necessary qualities to bring out leadership and man-management qualities in individuals.

Students can +91 982-280-7814 or +91 832-662-3000 to schedule a virtual appointment on any working day from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One can visit www.vmsiihe.edu.in for more details.

Creativity was on display at VMSIIHE’s student-led event Meraki

Hyderabad, March 2021: Meraki is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity and love. And that’s what was evident at the event ‘Meraki’ hosted by the students of V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE).

Held entirely in the virtual mode, the vibrant student-led event included a plethora of contests in photography, vegetable carving, flower arrangements, food plating, singing, fashion and more.

“It was challenging to organise, plan and conduct the entire event online but it was a tremendous learning experience for us. We had to ideate and plan the event while working remotely. The experience will help us to be able to comfortably work remotely during the pandemic and beyond”, said Sharlene Colaco a student of VMSIIHE who was part of the planning committee.

Aditya Desai runner up of Photography competition with Prof. Irfan S. Mirza, Director and Principle, VMSIIHE.
Aditya Desai runner up of Photography competition with Prof. Irfan S. Mirza, Director and Principle, VMSIIHE.
Food Plating done by Kevin Raj Silas as part of the Meraki event at VMSIIHE
Food Plating done by Kevin Raj Silas as part of the Meraki event at VMSIIHE

Meraki encouraged students to explore their creative talents to the fullest. The flower arrangement competition saw students repurpose daily objects such as teapots, ladders and even a cycle wheel into dainty and beautiful flower arrangements. The winning entry created by Dionne Gouveia included the traditional Goan grinding stone and a ladder which was adorned with colourful flowers and foliage. The bright colours of the flowers contrasted with the rustic objects. The added element of a jet black teapot with a bunch of bright pink flowers placed in it added to the drama of the creation.

Culinary Arts does not involve merely cooking a tasty dish. Plating the meal to make it look like a piece of art while adding elements which add to the gastronomic experience is a big part of the learning. Participants of the food plating contest were judged on the aesthetics, colours, balance of flavours and textures, all of which make for the perfect plate. First place winner Breanna Moraes’ submission saw a melange of colours and flavours visible on a single plate. Seafood was paired with fresh vegetables and herbs with a hint of flavours from the sauces used which culminated into a beautifully plated meal. Second place winner Kevin Raj Silas’ creation was just as fascinating with beautifully cooked prawns and the crunch of crisps coming together.

The singing and fashion themed contests required students to send in their submissions through a short video which was judged by an external guest and an internal faculty member. Breanna Moraes won the award in the singing category. The photography contest meanwhile saw submissions coming in from a number of students, many of whom had captured the beauty and landscape of Goa through their lens.

VMSIIHE invites entries for Diwali themed Culinary Competition

The festival of lights, Diwali is here again. The festival conjures up images of festivities, fireworks and most importantly an array of sweet treats.

Goa-based V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) is organizing a culinary competition inviting students to participate and submit a recipe of their favourite Diwali sweet treat.

Submissions are invited from students of class XII from Goa as well as other states across the country.

To participate in the contest, students should submit the recipe along with a photograph of the prepared sweet as well as a short video of the preparation process.

Submissions can be sent to sebastian.breitinger@vmsiihe.edu.in on or before Friday, November 13, 2020. One can WhatsApp (9822807814) for competition rules and evaluation schemes and other further details.

Submission to be mailed to sebastian.breitinger@vmsiihe.edu.in

Date: On or before Friday, November 13, 2020
Eligibility to compete:  Class XII students from Goa as well as other states in India