Professional Overview
Dr. Savita Sharma is a highly accomplished hospitality educator and researcher with 20 years of experience in academia and industry. She currently holds a leadership role as the Chairperson and Associate Professor in the Skill Department of Tourism & Hospitality, as well as the Associate Dean of Student Welfare at Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Gurugram. A “Certified Hospitality Educator” (CHE) by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, her career is marked by a unique blend of high-level administrative leadership and prolific research in the hospitality sector.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Hospitality: Ansal University (2017); research focused on the “Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices on Employees and Customers of Luxury Chain Hotels in India”.
- Master in Tourism Management: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi (2008).
- Bachelor in Hospitality & Hotel Administration: Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Lucknow (NCHMCT PUSA) (2003).
Leadership & Administrative Experience
- Shri Vishwakarma Skill University: Chairperson & Associate Professor (2021–Present).
- Le Cordon Bleu School of Hospitality & Tourism (GD Goenka University): Head of School and Professor (2021).
- Amity School of Hospitality (Amity University): Head of Department (Front Office) and Head of the Ph.D. Program (2018–2021).
- Ansal University: Assistant Professor and Senior Lecturer in Tourism & Hospitality Management (2006–2018).
Awards & Professional Recognition
- Best Chairperson Award (2023): For the Gurugram Region, awarded by Aahar Ways.
- Hospitality Educator of the Year 2021 (Silver Award): Awarded during the Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards in Dubai.
- Best Head of the Department (2022): Global Hospitality & Tourism Leadership Award.
- Best Paper Awards: Received multiple “Best Paper” awards at international conferences (2020–2021) for her research on urban destination food images and sustainable hospitality education.
Research & Publications
- Scholarly Impact: Published extensively in top-tier ABDC and Scopus-indexed journals like the British Food Journal and Worldwide Hospitality & Tourism Themes.
- Areas of Specialization: Her research focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Culinary Tourism, Destination Food Image, and Sustainable Practices in Asian Hotels.
- Mentorship: Successfully guided numerous Ph.D. scholars in specialized areas such as culinary tourism and the influence of social media on brand loyalty in luxury hotels.