The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a seminar on “AI and the Evolving trends in Hospitality Sector” on 29.09.2025. The session was handled by Dr. Srinivasan P, Principal, Sree Sowdambika College of Hotel Management, Aruppukottai who shared valuable insights into the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in hospitality. A total of 110 students from first, Second, and Third MCHM actively participated.
Awareness among Village Communities- 16.02.2026
The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an SLCS–Samaaj Seva Extension Activity titled “Democratic Responsibility” at Nedumadurai on 16.02.2026. A total of 25 students and two faculty members actively participated in the programme. The objectivity of the activity was to create awareness among the rural community about their democratic responsibility in elections and to emphasize the importance of informed and ethical voting.
On 14.02.2026, the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management in collaboration with the EDC Cell successfully organized a Sales Day titled “Santhai – 2K26” at the college premises. The objective of the programme was to inculcate entrepreneurial skills among students and provide them with practical exposure to marketing and business operations. The programme was inaugurated with an expert session by the resource person Mr. Elango Rajendran, Senior Cluster General Manager, Grand by GRT Hotel, Madurai. He addressed the students on the fundamentals of marketing and emphasized the importance of understanding the product, financial viability, and Break-Even Point analysis before starting any business venture. He shared his personal professional experiences and highlighted the benefits of entrepreneurship and self-employment. He also guided the students on becoming familiar with supply chain management and encouraged them to develop a start-up mindset for future business opportunities.
As part of the Sales Day activity, students actively participated by setting up stalls and marketing their products. A wide range of items was sold, including stationery items, consumer food products such as Thattu Vadai, Mushroom Biryani, Ice creams, Cheese sandwiches, Cakes, and a Game Centre. The students applied marketing strategies such as attractive display, competitive pricing, and customer interaction, which helped them generate profit through their sales. More than 1000 students from various departments participated as customers. 73 students from different departments set up stalls(19 stalls) and sold their products successfully. The event provided hands-on experience in pricing, promotion, customer handling, teamwork, and financial management. This Sales Day programme greatly helped the students understand the concept of entrepreneurship, business planning, and real-time market behavior. It enhanced their confidence, communication skills, and decision-making ability. The event successfully bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, motivating students to explore self-employment and start-up opportunities in the future.
The HEN Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a webinar on “Leadership and Growth Focused towards the Hospitality Industry” on 30.01.2026 through an online platform. The session was handled by Mr. R.A. Bala Guru, CEO, TEG University, Singapore. Totally 44 first Year MCHM students actively participated. The resource person emphasized leadership skills, overseas career opportunities (especially in Singapore), global industry trends, and adaptability in a competitive environment. The webinar was highly informative and interactive, motivating students to develop leadership qualities and growth-oriented mindsets for their future careers in the hospitality sector.
The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a workshop on “Building a Successful Bakery Business” for first and second-year students from 30.01.2026 to 31.01.2026. 85 students actively participated in this program.. The session was conducted by Mr.Sudhakar, Bakery Chef, SRM University, Chennai. The workshop focused on the preparation techniques of special bakery products and provided hands-on training in items such as breads, rolls, doughnuts, cakes, cookies, and pastries. The program was successfully completed, enhancing students’ practical knowledge and skills in bakery product preparation
The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted an Internship Guidance Meeting on 17.11.2025 for third-year students. Mr. C. Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department, briefed students and parents on internship guidelines, responsibilities, and required documents. A total of 33 students attended, including 14 students selected for Mauritius and 13 for Singapore internships. Dr. R. Sujatha, Principal, delivered the presidential address and Dr. T. Gurubasker, Vice Principal, along with Dr. S. Priya, Dean–Academics, felicitated the gathering. The meeting helped students and parents clearly understand their roles and expectations for the internship program.
An industrial visit to Tuticorin VOC Port Trust was organized for second year students (32 students) of Marine Catering and Hotel Management on 25.10.25. The students had a great opportunity to learn about the operations of the Tuticorin VOC Port Trust related to galley operations on cargo ships. The students also got the experience of witnessing a cargo ship, thereby learning its activities. The authorities at Tuticorin VOC Port Trust were kind enough to elaborately explain the day-to-day activities at the cargo galley. The students found the visit so useful and relevant to their studies.
World Bread Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Marine Catering and Hotel Management Department on 16.10.2025. The event showcased 30 varieties of bread and 10 varieties of cookies, highlighting both traditional and international baking styles. A total of 52 students actively participated, preparing delights such as Turkish Pide, French Brioche, Garlic Baguette, and Japanese Curry Bread. The celebration provided valuable hands-on experience in baking techniques, creativity, and presentation. It successfully promoted teamwork, innovation, and appreciation for the global bread culture.
The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an SLCS–Samaaj Seva Extension Activity titled “Monsoon Safety and Health Awareness” at Nedumadurai on 4.10.25. A total of 13 students and one faculty member actively participated in this program. The activity aimed to create awareness among the rural community about safety precautions and health practices during the monsoon season
The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Career Guidance Program on “Career Opportunities in the Hospitality Industry” on 30.09.2025. A total of 43 students actively participated in the program. Mr. Arul Mahendiran, Manager–Human Resources, Somerset Greenways Chennai, was invited as the chief guest and resource person. He shared his professional journey and provided insights into career pathways in front office, food and beverage service, culinary arts, housekeeping, and management roles. Emphasizing passion, dedication, soft skills, and effective communication, he also highlighted emerging trends such as sustainability and technology integration in hospitality.
