Hospitality Education Brings NIPS Institute of Hotel Management No. 1 Private College Recognition at Times Now Leaders of Excellence East 2026

Vivek Pathak, Founder Director, NIPS Institute of Hotel Management, says the Kolkata institute will continue its focus on practical learning and industry exposure as students prepare for careers across hotels, tourism, cruise hospitality, events, luxury retail and food and beverage.

NIPS Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, has been recognised as the No. 1 Private Hotel Management College at the Times Now Leaders of Excellence East 2026, adding to the hospitality education institute’s more than three decades of experience in training students for the industry.
The recognition comes as NIPS continues to increase the practical and industry focused components of its hospitality education. The institute regularly connects students with hospitality professionals and industry leaders to provide exposure to workplace expectations, operating practices and career requirements.

NIPS is also preparing students for career opportunities beyond conventional hotel roles as the hospitality and service sectors expand into areas including cruise hospitality, events, luxury retail, travel, tourism and food and beverage.
Industry interactions at the institute cover areas such as interviews, grooming, management trainee programmes, professional conduct and career progression. These sessions are intended to give students an understanding of professional expectations before they enter the workplace.

Vivek Pathak, Founder-Director, NIPS Institute of Hotel Management, said, “We are proud to get this recognition. At NIPS, we aim to educate our students with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue careers in the global hospitality industry. This award is a reflection of the efforts put in by our faculties, our achievements, and the support from our alumni community. We view it as an achievement for all, and we will continue to strive for quality hospitality education that will make our students future-ready in the industry, which is becoming increasingly global in nature.”
The institute combines classroom education with practical training and industry exposure, with its programmes focused on preparing professionals for hotels, hospitality, tourism, food and beverage and other service sectors.

The Times Now Leaders of Excellence East 2026 recognition comes as NIPS continues to align its hospitality education with changes in career opportunities and professional requirements across the industry.
Founded by Vivek Pathak, NIPS Institute of Hotel Management is based in Kolkata and focuses on hospitality education and professional training. The institute’s approach combines academic learning with practical experience to help students understand the changing requirements of hospitality and related service industries.

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