Assam Skill University (ASU) had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from Jungle Travels India (JTI), an eminent tour operator from Northeast India, along with their international clients, Ms. Caroline Jane and Mr. Jonathan David from the United Kingdom, accompanied by Mr. Swaleh Islam from JTI, to the Department of Tourism for an engaging interactive session with students during their journey to the Eastern Himalayas.

The visiting team interacted with the first-semester students of the Five-Year Integrated Postgraduate Programme in Travel and Tourism Management, sharing valuable insights into various aspects of tourism in Northeast India. The discussion covered the impact of Word of Mouth (WoM) in attracting international tourists, the unique identity of Northeast India compared to other parts of the country, and the role and opportunities available to tourism students in promoting the region and contributing to its tourism development.

The guests were warmly received by Prof. Manoj Kumar Deka, Dean, Academics, and Dr. Paridhi Brahma, Assistant Professor, Assam Skill University. They were introduced to the University's vision and objectives, followed by a walkthrough of the Department of Tourism. As a token of appreciation and a memorable takeaway, the guests were presented with souvenirs collected or handcrafted by the students of the Department.

Such interactions offer students invaluable opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world industry experiences and international perspectives, while fostering a deeper understanding of tourism, cultural exchange, and the immense potential of Northeast India as a global tourism destination.