Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Training
Prof S.C. Bagri carries 41 years of teaching, research and administrative experience and started his career from 1980 as a Lecturer at HNB Garhwal University. Prior to this he obtained Master Degree from Allahabad University in 1976, M/Phil in 1978, Doctoral Degree in 1988 and one year advance course in cultural Tourism form Italy in 1988. He was elevated to the post of professor at Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel management, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in 1995.He was the Vice Chancellor of Himgiri Zee University Dehradun from 2012 to 2015 an has published more than 60 research papers and 8 books besides his publication on” Entrepreneurship Development in Tourism and Hospitality Management published by IGI Global, New York in November 2022 and one another Editorial work on Himalayan Mountain Adventure Tourism published by Apple publication, London . His another book on “ Human Wildlife Conflicts and Climate Change is expected to release by Emerald Publication , London in December 2025 He was the Editor in Chief of Journal of Tourism listed in UGC care list till 2020..He had also held the position of consultant of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Madrid for a year duration and was one of the members UNWTO team developed the Tourism Master plan of Punjab as well as the Coastal Tourism Development Plan of West Bengal state in 2007-08. Dr Bagri was also the team leader of a research project on “Off Beat Tourism Destinations for Ecotourism promotion in Uttarakhand State sponsored by GTZ Germany. He had also completed more than a dozen of major research projects funded by UGC, AICTE, ICSSR, Department of Environment, Govt. of India, and Agricultural Finance Corporation besides supervising more than 25 Doctoral Scholars. He was the Coordinator of the Cost Effective and Eco - friendly Tourism in the Himalayan States, under the supervision of the NITI Aayog, Govt of India in 2020..He is in the panel of NAAC, Govt of India and University Grants Commission of India for the accreditation and approval of Indian universities and Colleges and was the chairpersons of NAAC Peer team in more than 45 PG Colleges of India for the accreditations and was also the member of UGC team in more than a dozen universities applied for the UGC approval under UGC act 2(f) and 12 (b). From 2021 to 2024 he was the member of Indian Commission for Education for UNESCO.
Institute’s Advisors
Professor Rakesh Dhodi
Director, Centre for Mountain
Tourism and Hospitality Studies
HNB Garhwal University Srinagar Garhwal
Mahipal Singh Rawat
Assistant Vice President- Business Development
Motherson Air Travel Agencies ltd
Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, Noida
Mahipalsingh.rawat@motherson.com
M. Ashish Chauhan
Head sales and Marketing
Travel and You
308,Dif Star, Sector 30, Gurgaon
Ashish.chauhan@travelandyou.in
Mr. Peeyush Prabhat Jha
Chairman
ITS Global Ltd, 2nd floor
Gaurav Towe Marg Malvia Nagar, Jaipur
Dr. Sanjay Wadhwa
General Manager, Club Operation
NDCO, Chandigarh
Devendra Krishana Bhatt
Vice President
LGT, Business Connextions Ltd
VDS Building, Sector 2, Noida
Ddddevendra.bhatt@lgtholidays.com
Mr. Ajay Kandari
Advisor
Verma Institute of Hotel Management Dehradun
Mahesh Tewari
Director
Rudrakash Yoga Tourism complex Chamba, Tehri Garhwal
Mr. Naveen kandari
Director
The Bird Homesaty
Doon University Road, Dehradun
thebirddehradun@gmail.com
Mr. Rajesh Jugran
General Manager
Hotel ABC Rishikesh
Mr. Jagdish Chamola
Travel Consultant
Buddhapath & Eleven Direction, Noida
Our Mission
CTHTR aims to empower students and professionals with the skills, knowledge, and ethical understanding required to excel in tourism and hospitality. We believe in creating a learning environment that encourages innovation, research, and leadership.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become a globally recognized center of excellence, providing industry-relevant education and research in tourism, hospitality, and adventure management.
Our Story
The Centre was founded to address the growing demand for trained professionals in tourism and hospitality in India and abroad. Over the years, CTHTR has evolved into a hub for education, research, and innovation, hosting workshops, conferences, and industry collaborations.
Director’s Message – Prof. S.C. Bagri
Prof. S.C. Bagri brings over 41 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration. Having served as the Vice Chancellor of Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun, and consulted for the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), he ensures that CTHTR maintains a high standard of academic excellence and industry relevance.
“At CTHTR, we focus not just on teaching, but on transforming students into industry-ready professionals who can innovate, lead, and contribute meaningfully to tourism and hospitality sectors globally.”