AAFT President Sandeep Marwah in Nepal

A tour to Nepal by Indo Nepal Film and Cultural Forum

Kathmandu: This tiny landlocked country sandwiched between the two most populated countries in the world, India, and China. Although some know it as the home to the world’s tallest mountain Mount Everest and other giant Himalayan mountains.,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism while talking to the press at Dwarika 's Hotel at Kathmandu.

“To me, Nepal is wondrous. It is full of ancient stories and beautiful temples, not to mention the world’s most magnificent mountain range. You feel like coming back again,” added Dr. Marwah who was visiting Nepal with a group of twenty five people from different segments of life supported by Tourism Committee of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

In a span of few days the group visited Hotel Marriot, Hotel Taj Vivanta, Hotel Dwarika and Hotel Chandragiri Hills Resort. The cable tour to Chandragiri Hills, Pushapati Temple, Budhanilkantha Temple, Boudhanath and various markets of the city.

Sandeep Marwah has been invited by mny industrial houses and government bodies to visit again. Indo Nepal Film and Cultural Forum will plan again a trip to Nepal. Even the students of AAFT School of Hospitality & Tourism will make a short trip soon.

East Meets West at Dubai-Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah at Dubai Expo on the First Day of Opening

Dubai: Dubai is one of the most fascinating cities of the World now. You ask for it they have it. This one place where you will find best of the World from west and most beautiful culture of East together making Dubai as best place to live. East meets West at Dubai,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios Noida Film City while talking to the press at Hotel Address Boulevard Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd – Downtown Dubai.

“Not long ago I was here and been given ample honour and respect by different organizations for my involvement with films, television and cinema. We have been seriously working on international representation of ICMEI- International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry in Dubai also. UAE hosts more than 200 nationalities doing business, living, learning and touring the UAE.

AAFT School of Fashion and Design, AAFT School of Tourism and NFTC-National Federation of Tourism and Transport Cooperatives of India limited are planning another delegation to UAE soon added Marwah.

Preparation For Global Tourism Conference at Ladakh Started by ICMEI

Global Tourism Conference Planned at Ladakh

Ladakh:  Ladakh -where heaven meets the Earth, It Located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir , the humble land of Ladakh  in India is cradled by the ice-capped Kunlun mountain range in the north and the Great Himalayas to the south, providing a breath taking panoramic view all around initiated and introduced the idea of Global conference by Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI on the first meeting with people of Ladakh.

“Once you land in Ladakh, you feel miles away from home; you could be at the very gates of heaven. Clear blue skies, wide landscapes of cold desert, ice-capped mountains and the soft cold mountain breeze against your skin makes you feel cradled in nature’s arms,” said Mr Angchuk president of Travel Association of Ladakh during the high profiled meeting with International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry to organise Global Tourism Conference 2021 in Ladakh by Reema Garg of Chalk Talk- Event Sensation.

“Ladakh is well known as the ‘Land of the Gompas’ or monasteries. Historically the region is of Tibetan descent and host to many Buddhist monasteries,” added Mr Aneyse- Vice President of  Travel Association of Ladakh.

“There are a number of options for accommodation  in Leh, Ladakh. Wego hosts more than 94 hotels ranging from luxury to cosy inns. The destination has so much to offer that your visit should ideally be no less than seven days if possible.,” Mr Delex – President of  hotel association of Ladakh.

Mr Mustafa- owner, dragon hotel, Manisha Sethi- Spritual Leader and Tarot Card expert, members of NFTC- National Federation of Tourism and Transport Cooperatives of India Limited, representatives of AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism,  and many other dignities attended the meeting. The event is going to be supported by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

Hill Station Theog is Yet to be Popular with People of India-Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah at Theog Town of Himachal Pradesh

Theog: “The pandemic has taught us to start considering national holidays and to encourage internal tourism to support the tourism and hospitality industry of India which has been actually worse effected during pandemic. Theog is one of the most beautiful places in Himachal Pradesh and close to Delhi the capital of Republic of India,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism during his stay at Hotel Taj Theog Resort & Spa, 32 kilometers from Shimla.

Theog was Ziladari of Chandel Rajput. It is a town and a municipal committee as well as tehsil in Shimla district in the state of Himachal Pradesh with first settlement in 1902. It is the town of five ridges namely Rahi Ghat, Deori Ghat, Prem Ghat, Janoghat and Bagaghat.

“The mountains, cool weather, fresh air, pleasant hospitality of Himachal people, super ambience, close vicinity to Shimla and New Delhi all have made this town as one of the most attractive places in Himachal Pradesh,” added Dr. Marwah.

AAFT School of Tourism President Sandeep Marwah at Chandigarh

SANDEEP MARWAH AT CHANDIGARH

Chandigarh: AAFT School of Tourism and Hospitality Dr. Sandeep Marwah also Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism and Transport Cooperatives of India limited visited the Union Territory of Chandigarh which is also capital of Punjab and Haryana.

Chandigarh is considered to be one of the best designed cities of India. The city has one of the highest per capita incomes in thew country. The city is cleanest in India based on a national Government study. It has also been ranked as the happiest city in the country. The metropolitan area of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula collectively forma a Tricity with a combined population of over 17 lacs.

“Delhi Chandigarh is one of the important tourism sectors in North India. This sector can be raised to new platform by propagating heavily, the advantages and silent features of Chandigarh. AAFT School of Tourism has Chandigarh in the list of cities to be visited by the students of Tourism and Hospitality,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah in a press conference at Hotel Lalit Rajiv Gandhi IT Park DLF Commercial Complex.

Dr. Marwah took the round of the city to have first-hand experience of the beauty of the city including Chandigarh International Airport.

World Tourism Day Celebrated at Asian School of Hospitality And Tourism

Noida: “Tourism has been among the hardest hit of all sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic. No country has been unaffected. Restrictions on travel and a sudden drop in consumer demand have led to an unprecedented fall in international tourism numbers, which in turn have led to economic loss and the loss of jobs,” said Sandeep Marwah President Asian School of Hospitality and Tourism in a seminar to celebrate World Tourism Day in a webinar organised by ICMEI.

“On this World Tourism Day, the COVID-19 pandemic represents an opportunity to rethink the future of the tourism sector, including how it contributes to the sustainable development goals, through its social, cultural, political, and economic value. Tourism can eventually help us move beyond the pandemic, by bringing people together and promoting  solidarity and trust – crucial ingredients in advancing the global cooperation so urgently needed at this time,” added Sandeep Marwah.

International Day of Cooperatives Observed at Marwah Studios

Sandeep Marwah Spoke on International Day of Cooperatives

New Delhi: NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited in association with AAFT and ICMEI observed International Day of Cooperatives at Webinar organized by Marwah Studios, which falls on 4^th July.

“Co-operatives have been acknowledged as associations and enterprises through which citizens can effectively improve their lives while contributing to the economic, social, cultural and political advancement of their community and nation. The co-operative movement has been also recognized as a distinct and major stakeholder in both national and international affairs,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of NFTC and Patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nations Associations.

Cooperatives for Climate Action were chosen as this year's theme to address this, and to support Sustainable Development Goal on Climate Action. Climate change severely impacts people’s livelihoods around the world, especially the most disadvantaged groups such as small-scale farmers, women, youth, indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities, who have to cope with extreme natural disasters and degradation of natural resources. This year the focus is on the contribution of cooperatives to combating climate change.

“The COVID-19 pandemic and climate emergency have both revealed the fragility of our societies and our planet. These dual crises are disproportionately affecting the world’s most vulnerable countries and people, and deepening many social and economic rifts. They also make clear the need to strengthen global cooperation and solidarity,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

NFTC Hopes For The Best For Tourism Industry- Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Spoke On Tourism During Pandemic

New Delhi: The scale of interruption caused by COVID-19 to global tourism is shown in a report on travel limitations from National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited that almost all global destinations have enforced restrictions on travel since January 2020, including complete bans on all travel as they work to contain the pandemic.

“According to research carried out by UNWTO, as of 6 April, 96% of all worldwide destinations have introduced travel restrictions in response to the pandemic. Around 90 destinations have completely or partially closed their borders to tourists, while a further 44 are closed to certain tourists depending on country of origin,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of   ICMEI and Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited.

Governments have put public health first and introduced full or partial restrictions on travel. With tourism suspended, the benefits the sector brings are under threat: millions of jobs could be lost, and progress made in the fields of equality and sustainable economic growth could be rolled back.

“Sure We Are Going to Win- By Staying Home Today, We Can Travel Tomorrow”.  A quote by Tourism bigwigs, summarizes this message of harmony and hope, through which the NFTC calls for shared responsibility among travellers and the tourism sector around the world to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic,” added Sandeep Marwah also Chair for AAFT School of Hospitality And Tourism.

Sandeep Marwah at Kochi In Kerala to Study Tourism

Sandeep Marwah In Kochi Kerala

Kochi: The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited Dr. Sandeep Marwah reached Kochi to study the prospects of tourism in the city.

Kochi- Cochin is called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea", Kochi was an important spice-trading centre on the west coast of India from the 14th century onward, and maintained a trade network with Arab merchants from the pre- Islamic era.

Kochi was occupied by the Portuguese in 1503, it  is the first of the European colonies in colonial India. The city was later occupied by the Dutch and the British, with the Kingdom of Cochin becoming a princely state.

“Kochi ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala. The city was ranked the sixth best tourist destination in India according to a survey conducted Kochi is known as the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. It has the highest GDP as well as the highest GDP per capita in the state,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah also President Asian Institute of Hosptality And Tourism while talking to the press at Hotel Holiday Inn Chakkaraparambu Junction, National Highway Bypass, Vennala, Kochi, Kerala.

NFTC Managing Director At Kuala Lumpur For New Avenues

NFTC Managing Director at Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur:  The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Sandeep Marwah visited Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on the invitation of Malaysian Government.

Kuala Lumpur is the national capital and largest city in Malaysia. As the global city of Malaysia, has an estimated population of 1.80 million. Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia. It is also home to the Parliament of Malaysia and the official residence of the Malaysian King  (Yang di-Pertuan Agong), the Istana Negara.

“Tourism plays an important role in the city's service-driven economy. Many large worldwide hotel chains have a presence in the city. One of the oldest hotels is the Hotel Majestic. Kuala Lumpur is the sixth most visited city in the world, with 8.9 million tourists per year,” informed Sandeep Marwah at a press meet at Hotel The Ritz Carlton.

Tourism here is driven by the city's cultural diversity, relatively low costs, and wide gastronomic and shopping variety. MICE tourism, which mainly encompasses conventions— has expanded in recent years to become a vital component of the industry, and is expected to grow further once the Malaysian government's Economic Transformation Program kicks in, and with the completion of a new 93,000m2-size MATRADE Centre. Another notable trend is the increased presence of budget hotels in the city.

NFTC Managing Director Sandeep Marwah in Moscow To Learn More

Sandeep Marwah In Moscow

Moscow(Russia): Moscow is the major political, economic, cultural, and scientific center of Russia and Eastern Europe, as well as the largest city (both by population and by area) entirely on the European continent.  It is among the world's largest cities.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited and President of Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism reached Moscow to see for himself the rising tourism of Moscow.

“Moscow has been ranked as the ninth most expensive city in the world by Mercer and has one of the world's largest urban economies, being ranked as an alpha global city according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, and is also one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the world according to the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah talking to the press at Hotel StandArt Strastnoy Boulevard 2, Tverskoy, Moscow.

NFTC And AIHT Study of Tourism At Antalya

Sandeep Marwah at Antalya - Turkey

Antalya (Turkey): With ancient cities hidden among forests with oxygen-rich air, Antalya is a holiday paradise offering much more than one might expect.

‘Antalya is situated at the end of a gulf, the namesake of the city, and extends over a green plateau that lies parallel to the sea. With its blue sea, luminous sky, the ever-changing color of its mountains and lush green vegetation, the city is a festival of colors.” Informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited stationed at Hotel Rixos Downtown Antalya.

Today Antalya is one of the world's best-loved tourist resorts, with numerous five-star hotels, holiday villages and entertainment establishments. Besides the chances Antalya offers for skiing on the mountains and then descending to the shore for a swim, the proximity of a great number of archaeological sites and ruins enhances its appeal. There are great works of art from different civilizations at every corner of the city said officer from the Tourism Department.

A special trip can be organized to bring students of Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism to see for themselves as how tourism industry can add to total GDP of the country.

NFTC Managing Director Sandeep Marwah at Istanbul

Dr. Sandeep Marwah at Istanbul-Cultural Capital of Turkey

Istanbul (Turkey): A total of 5.42 million foreign tourists visited Istanbul, Turkey’s cultural capital, in the first five months of 2019 Dr. Sandeep Marwah read the report presented to him during his visit to Istanbul in Turkey.

Foreign arrivals exhibited a sharp 11 percent increase on an annual basis in January-May, Tourism representative showed data from the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism and briefed the Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And transport Cooperatives India Limited at Hotel Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul

 “Istanbul is on course to meet its target of hosting 15 million tourists set for 2019,” said a statement from the Istanbul Governor’s Office.
“We offer world-class services with our hotels, bed capacity, and accommodation facilities. Our pricing policy is realistic,” Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said. He pointed out that the newly opened Istanbul Airport has strengthened the hub status of the city.
“We target to become one of the top three tourist destinations in the world. We will make that happen,” Officer from Tourism department added. Dr. Marwah came here to study the rising tourism of Istanbul in Turkey.

Himachal Pradesh Has Its Own Beauty- Sandeep Marwah

National Federation of Tourism at Kasauli

Kasauli: The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited Dr. Sandeep Marwah visited Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh to see for himself what more changes can be brought to have a better tourism.

Kasauli is a cantonment and town, located in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The British Raj established the cantonment in 1842 as a Colonial hill station 77 km from Shimla.

“The first thing what I noticed is the traffic Jam at the hills to reach to the hotels. Small and narrow roads cannot accommodate the traffic to hills especially in summers. Immediately bottle necks of the roads must be rectified otherwise the beauty hill station will loose its charm,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah talking to the press.

“Himachal in itself is a beautiful location for film shootings. Government should encourage filmmakers to come forward and explore the virgin beauty of the state. Some interesting subsidies must be planned immediately,” added Dr. Marwah also President of AAFT University (School of Hospitality And Tourism.)

Sandeep Marwah was    earlier acting as Ambassador of Tourism for State of Himachal. The meeting took place at Hotel Varefamily in Kasauli.

Dubai Is All Time Destination For AAFT Students

Sandeep Marwah At Dubai For AAFT Chapter

Dubai: Not very long a group of students from AAFT School of Mass Communication & Journalism visited Dubai to learn more about life and foreign affairs.

“It is my good opportunity that I am here in Dubai to study the hospitality and tourism chapter which can be added to the students of AAFT Institute of Hospitality and Tourism very soon,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT at the conference at Hotel Marriott- Grosvenor House, Marina.

Dubai is a stirring alchemy of profound traditions and ambitious futuristic vision wrapped into starkly evocative desert splendour. Dubai loves to shop. The city has just about perfected the art of the mall, which is the de facto air-conditioned 'town commons', the place to go with the family, hang out with friends and take in some entertainment

The first Middle Eastern city to make the Unesco list of creative cities of design, Dubai is a bustling microcosm peacefully shared by cultures from all corners of the world. This diversity expresses itself in the culinary landscape, fashion, music and performance.

Next Summit of Association For Asian Union on Tourism

Meet of Association For Asian Union

New Delhi: The members of Association For Asian Union & Asia Pacific Cooperation met at India International Centre to give their consent to the forth coming International program and summit on tourism.

“We have created some interesting and powerful committees which can bring unity and closeness between the Asian countries that includes education, media and entertainment, Hospitality and tourism, art and culture, environment and other businesses. This time we are organizing a summit on tourism,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAU & APC.

“We will be calling delegates from Asian countries, Embassies and United Nations, Tours and travel business, Hospitality and tourism schools, transport agencies including airlines, intellectuals, media persons and people from all strata of life,” added Marwah.

National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited, Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism are going to be the main sponsors of the show. The summit will take place at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.

NFTC Will Have Its Representative In Munich

NFTC Will Have Office In Munich

Munich: The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited, one of the most important 17 federations of  India under National Cooperative Movement visited Munich, the state of Bavaria in Germany to look into the new technology.

Sandeep Marwah visited the two technical institutions attached with the research works namely TUM Tech Gmbh and Deggendorf Institute of Technology along with the counter partners Hannes Shrughar and Dr, Deepak Narwal to work on the easy way to save the Indian cities from Pollution.

Several meetings were taken place to discuss how to save the water pollution and air pollution in India. Ample suggestions were made and new technologies are also discussed with the researchers and manufacturers.

Sandeep Marwah has invited Hannes Schurger and Dr. Deepak Narwal to India to coordinate with the Government of India to suggest and proposed new technology for saving the mother earth.

Millville Is Right Place for Training – Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah in Millville- New Jersey USA

New Jersey: The recent visit of an international educationist Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios to United States of America brought new chapter in the books of Asian Academy of Film And Television.

“The Small towns like Millville are also quite good for the young students to learn hospitality and tourism business. The needs and the different kind of requirements of middle class segment of the society can make young student of hospitality and tourism learn more and various issues of this industry at the same time,” said Sandeep Marwah talking to the press at Millville Lodge at town near Vineland at New Jersey.

Sandeep Marwah is also the Managing Director of NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited. He shared his experience in tourism and needs of the industry with the people of town like Vineland, Millville in New Jersey and in Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. AAFT- Asian Institute of Hospitality And Tourism Will prepare a report on the same.

ICMEI Honored Diplomats For Promotion of Tourism

Diplomats Honored by ICMEI

New Delhi: A grand event was organized by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry to present awards to the diplomats and Embassies who all have gone out of way to promote Hospitality and Tourism business in India.

International seminar and talks on the promotion of tourism were the agenda of the program followed by food tasting with number of food stalls from different parts of the country established there for a day.

The international awards were presented to H.E H.E. Jorge Juan Castañeda Mendez. Ambassador of Republic Peru to India, H.E. Radhu Dobre Ambassador of Romania to India, H.E. Dr. Ashraf Shikhaliyev Ambassador of Azerbaijan to India, H.E. Nilesh Roneel Kumar Charge d’ Affaires of Fiji in India, H.E. Jozef Drofenic Ambassador of Republic of Slovenia to India and Makhatwe E. Mankimane  First Secretary of Embassy of Lesotho in New Delhi..

Every one spike about their country and expressed through their short films on tourism. People attended the event from hospitality and tourism industry.

We are proud of our relationship with countries like Peru, Romania, Slovenia, Fiji, Lesotho and Romania. Earlier were promoting each other culture through cinema now we are promoting tourism,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

AIHT Invited International Chef Daniel Humm to Noida

New Delhi:

AIHT President Sandeep Marwah With Daniel Humm

New Delhi: At Eleven Madison Park—ranked No 1 on the world’s 50 best restaurants list in 2017—simplicity and minimalism are driving a culinary revolution. Bringing to India a taste of his New York based restaurant, co-owner and chef Daniel Humm was in India recently who was invited by Sandeep Marwah to Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Noida.

The World Series by American Express hosted two dinners with Humm in Mumbai and Delhi at The St Regis Mumbai and The Leela Palace New Delhi respectively. We catch up with the chef ahead of the dinners to understand what it takes for him to be on top.

Growing up in Switzerland, chef Humm developed an appreciation for fresh, local ingredients early on. He has vivid childhood memories of going to the farms with his mother to buy produce and watch her cook whatever was in season. “Great ingredients are the starting point of a great dish. But it’s what you do with those ingredients that really makes them shine,” he says. Today, Humm’s biggest inspirations are New York’s cultural history and agricultural bounty, which can be seen in the smallest details at his restaurant.

Humm sums up his food philosophy quite simply. “I want to really connect with the guests; give them something they’ve had before, but give it to them in a reinvented way.” 

AIHT wants to produce some extra ordinary chefs for national and international market, our target is that good food always attract customers from all the regions,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AIHT.