Event List

🌟 Tourism & Hospitality Management, DIU joined hands with Tourist Police, Bangladesh for an enlightening 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 session. Over 200 students & faculty members attended, learning about safety measures and Tourist Police services.

Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman, VC, DIU along with special guests Mr. Mohammad Abu Sufian, Additional DIG, Tourist Police Bangladesh and Mr. Md. Niamul Huq ppm, Police Super of Dhaka Region, Tourist Police Bangladesh, highlighted the importance of tourist safety. Bangladesh Tourist Police, operational since 2013, shared insights and discussed future collaborations with DIU.

Together, we're committed to ensuring a secure and enjoyable tourism experience for all!

On October 21, 2023, the students from the 24th batch of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, DIU organized a Study Tour to the Panam City & Lokoshilpo Museum, Sonargoan, Naryanganj district under the course of Geographical Information System. Under the guidance of their dedicated course teacher  Mr. Shakil Ahmed, Lecturer. They learned many things from this day tour and learned to navigate the GPS with real-life experience.

On September 23, the students from the 28th batch of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, DIU organized a Study Tour to the Bangabandhu Military Museum as part of their course 'Bangladesh Studies'. Under the guidance of their dedicated course teacher and advisor, students were set to explore the magnificent Museum. This excursion was not just a mere trip; it was an opportunity for our students to connect with the rich tapestry of Bangladesh's heritage.

The aim of the excursion was to provide them with practical insights into the country's history and heritage, offering students the opportunity to learn, enjoy, and gain a deeper understanding of the historical significance of the museum.

 On 10th September 2023 Daffodil International University organized a one-day workshop on the 'Use of AI to Smooth Daily Life,' hosted by the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management. The event, attended by 75 students from various departments, focused on enhancing their understanding and practical skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-driven applications. Mohammad Nurul Afchar, a dedicated AI lecturer, actively contributed by creating teaching materials. Associate Professor Mahbub Parvez, the chief guest, highlighted the controlled history of AI, emphasizing its positive applications while cautioning against misuse. Siddiqur Rahman, Head Assistant Professor, stressed the importance of staying informed about current technologies. The workshop concluded with the awarding of certificates of honor, aligning with Daffodil University's goal of equipping students with timely knowledge and skills for success in the contemporary world. Key figures like Career Development Center Director Dr. Tanveer Abir and Assistant Professor Mosa Khadijatul Kobra played significant roles in the event. 

The students from 25th batch of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management had arranged a two days batch tour in Sylhet under the course "Tour and Travel Agency Management". This tour has enhanced their practical knowledge, management skills and leadership skills for arranging a tour. Lastly, they have learned, enjoyed and realized the significance of the maintaining sustainability of each destination while removing trash and plastic from the destination area.

London Tea Exchange is a global leader in the tea industry. It is an honor for Daffodil International University to host them and to show our students and faculty how world-renowned tea is produced. Our Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management students will learn a lot about how world-famous celebrities use tea for their drinking and for keeping their health in proper shape.

💢We are grateful to London Tea Exchange for giving our researchers the opportunity to conduct more research on the impact of tea and its value-added products, especially in Bangladesh. This will help Bangladesh to export more tea to the global market. Daffodil International University, especially its hotel and tourism department and nutrition and food engineering department, will benefit greatly from this joint effort.

The interactive session on success strategies for reservation and sales department organized by the department of Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM), Daffodil International University (DIU) to encourage current students and promote their career opportunities in the hospitality industry.

The session was facilitated by MD. Habibur Rahman, Reservation And Sales Executive, The Westin Dhaka, an alumnus 1st batch, Dept. of THM, DIU and moderated by Mst Khadijatul Kobra, Assistant Professor of this department. Around 100 students and 7 faculty attended the event which was absolutely phenomenal for the students to explore their ideas regarding their career path.

The facilitator Mr Rahman highlighted three remarkable points for doing excellent career in the hospitality industry such as Communication Skill, Knowledge and attitude development. He explained how to prepare from now on for future professional life.  To make the discussion more natural, he shared his own real-life experience and how he dealt with the challenges which highly motivated the students to relate their vision. The newly joined students also did interaction with the alumnus and got enlightened.

With this, the session was wrapped up on appreciation and a new professional relationship was built for a better future with the vision to lead the industry.

Celebrating "World Tourism Day 2022" Highlighting Traditional Sports Event “খেলার হাট-বাজার “.

We are delighted to celebrate the World Tourism Day 2022 organized by the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Daffodil International University. 

World Tourism Day will be celebrated as the shift towards tourism is recognized as a crucial pillar of development and progress is well underway. The theme “Rethinking Tourism” will reflect this. It aims to inspire the debate around rethinking tourism for development, including through education & jobs, and tourism’s impact on the planet and opportunities to grow more sustainably.

On this glorious occasion, we are arranging a traditional sports event titled “খেলার হাট-বাজার “. The event will cover the representation of Bangladeshi cultural elements and traditional sports on 27th September 2022 at Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia, Dhaka.

On this day, the celebration will start with a colorful rally in the morning. After the inaugural session, industry personnel from hotels, Airlines, Tourism, etc. will visit the traditional game shop arranged by the students of the THM department. All the guests will participate in the traditional Bangladeshi game: Kabadi, Ghuri Uthshob, Hari Banga, Balish Khela, Latim, Dariabanda, Gollachut, Bou-ci, Kanamachi, Marbel Khela and enjoy traditional food. With the prize-giving ceremony and closing session, we will wrap up the celebration of World Tourism Day 2022.

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

On 10th September 2020, Daffodil International University (DIU) will host an online international symposium that will bring together senior representatives from the hospitality sector, government and academia, to address critical issues facing hospitality education in Bangladesh and worldwide. This event will also mark the forthcoming launch of the Daffodil-Oxford Centre of Excellence for Hospitality (DOCEH), a new specialist learning institute located within DIU

Aims of this Symposium

• To be a high-impact event that places Daffodil International University at the centre of a national conversation about the future of hospitality education in Bangladesh

• To mark DIU’s intentions to be the leading provider of hospitality education in Bangladesh through the launch of the Daffodil Oxford Center for Excellence in Hospitality.

Objectives

• To identify and analyze the nature and impact of the skills deficit in the Bangladesh hospitality industry.

• To explore creative solutions to tackling the skills gap.

• To build a collective network of hospitality professionals committed to supporting the Daffodil Oxford Centre for Excellence in Hospitality.