World Tourism Day celebrated at Madras Christian College
Madras Christian College recently celebrated World Tourism Day with a focus on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in the tourism and hospitality sectors. The event included student competitions and discussions with industry experts regarding digital competencies.
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As AI transforms service industries, academic institutions are increasingly prioritizing digital literacy to prepare students for the evolving job market.
The Department of Tourism Studies at Madras Christian College celebrated “World Tourism Day” recently. It was focussed on Artificial Intelligence and the future of tourism.
The inaugural event featured inter-collegiate competitions and an inter-school “Thinkathon 2026 Idea Pitching” competition programme for school students.
Industry leaders from the tourism sector, educators and college students discussed the transformative role of AI in tourism and hospitality at the inaugural session. A consultation meet with industry experts from tourism and hospitality sectors has also been scheduled.
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