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Dr. NITA THOMAS

Speciliazation: Management
Qualifications: MSc (HM), PhD
Campus: BANGALORE CENTRAL CAMPUS

Dr. Nita Thomas is an accomplished professional with 19 years of experience in academia and hospitality. She has been an Associate Professor at Christ University since November 2004. Her extensive industry experience includes working with Manipal Group of Hotels, Le Meridien, and The Leela Palace. She specializes in front office management and guest relations. Dr. Thomas's research expertise spans time management, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. She has published papers on digital technology and management topics. She has successfully led three funded research projects, including an ICSSR-funded project on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (2023-24). In academics, she teaches front office management, coordinates accommodation specialization, and oversees exams and alumni relations. She holds a Ph.D. in General Management from Jain University and a Master?s in Hotel Management from Annamalai University. Dr. Thomas has additional certifications in technology applications, AI basics, CHAI Certification, and serves as a trainer for the World Skill Council, under the Government of Karnataka.

Educational Details

  • PhD 2018

    PhD

    Jain University

  • PG 2007

    MSc

    Annamalai University

  • Degree 1999

    BHM

    Bangalore University

  • 2021

    Date Of Publication: 06-Dec-2021

    Name of Journal: ATNA- Journal of Tourism studies

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: 16/2/65 - 89

  • 2020

    Date Of Publication: 12-May-2020

    Name of Journal: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: 8/5/790 - 802

    Date Of Publication: 01-Mar-2020

    Name of Journal: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT)

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: 8/3/2086 - 2213

  • 2016

    Date Of Publication: 25-Feb-2016

    Name of Journal: KIMI Hospitality Research Journal

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: 1/1/1 - 21

  • 2015

    Date Of Publication: 01-Jan-2015

    Name of Journal: International journal of business,management and social sciences.

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: III//76 - 79

  • 2014

    Date Of Publication: 12-Jul-2014

    Name of Journal: International Research Journal of Commerce,Business and Socail sciences

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: II/12(II)/88 - 95

  • 2013

    Date Of Publication: 07-Jan-2013

    Name of Journal: Ripples

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: //54 - 57

  • 2024

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Presenter

    Title: Empowering Guest: Evaluating the Dynamics of Value Co-creation in Hospitality and Tourism

    Date: 2024-03-05

    Organising Institution: GLOBAL HOSPITALITY & LEISURE SUMMIT

    Level: International

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Presenter

    Title: Empowering guests: evaluating the dynamics of value co-creation in hospitality and tourism

    Date: 2024-02-16

    Organising Institution: CT University

    Level: International

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Presenter

    Title: Impact of market trends and consumer demand on incorporation of healthier food options in menus in Bangalore

    Date: 2024-02-16

    Organising Institution: CT University

    Level: International

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Presenter

    Title: The Impact of price on the purchasing decision of couverture chocolates in baking Industry in Bangalore

    Date: 2024-02-16

    Organising Institution: CT University

    Level: International

  • 2023

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Participant

    Title:

    Date: 2023-12-13

    Organising Institution: Christ University

    Level: National

  • 2022

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Moderator/Chair

    Title:

    Date: 2022-11-19

    Organising Institution: Christ University

    Level: International

  • 2021

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Presenter

    Title: Facilitating the New Normal: Challenges and Opportunities of Facility Management Companies in India

    Date: 2021-11-19

    Organising Institution: YAMAGATA University,Japan

    Level: Institutional

  • Internal

    Role of Human Resource Managers to handle work related issues in the hotel Industry

    Investigator(s) : Nita Thomas

    Sponsors:

  • External

    Assessment and reproduction of corporate governance process and ethical practices among five star hotels in India:An analytical case

    Investigator(s) : Nita,leena,Sushil,Zacharia

    Sponsors: ICSSR

  • External

    Availability of Toilets with reference to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A Study of Urban Rural Clusters in and around Bangalore

    Investigator(s) :

    Sponsors: ICSSR

  • 2024

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Unveiling insight:The art of case teaching and Research.

    Name of the Organiser: Christ University

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2024-03-21 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Academiv advancements through protection of Intellectual Property Rights

    Name of the Organiser: Christ University

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2024-02-19 00:00:00

  • 2023

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Harnessing AI in Education- Empowering Educators

    Name of the Organiser: Center for Artificial Intelligence

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-12-14 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Two day faculty development on Qualitative research using NVIVO

    Name of the Organiser: ISME Bangalore

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-10-06 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Research Method, Creativity, Innovation in Academia & Hospitality Industry ? Its Future Effect in Employability

    Name of the Organiser: AMITY SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-07-10 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: FDP I

    Name of the Organiser: CEDBEC

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant & Presenter

    Date: 2023-06-26 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Train The trainer

    Name of the Organiser: Christ University

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2023-05-06 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Design Thinking Implementation

    Name of the Organiser: HRDC

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Presenter

    Date: 2023-02-15 00:00:00

  • 2022

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: FDP

    Name of the Organiser: HRDC

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2022-12-12 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Curriculum Design and Revision with specific focus on OBE

    Name of the Organiser: SDC

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2022-12-05 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Road To Give

    Name of the Organiser: Marriot Hotels

    Level: Regional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2022-11-27 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Design Made Easy Using Canva

    Name of the Organiser: 30MTraining

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2022-07-28 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: FDP 1-2022

    Name of the Organiser: CEDBEC

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2022-07-06 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Rebooting hospitality experiences and opportunities in Academics

    Name of the Organiser: SDC

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2022-06-01 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

    Name of the Organiser: Nodal office

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2022-02-19 00:00:00

  • 2021

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Preferred Future: Ideas and Strategies

    Name of the Organiser: Christ University

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2021-06-16 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Online Elementary FDP on "HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT TRENDS"

    Name of the Organiser: ATAL & AICTE

    Level: International

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2021-06-07 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Quality Improvement Program on Hybrid Teaching

    Name of the Organiser: Staff Development College

    Level:

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2021-03-02 00:00:00

  • 2020

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: The Fundamentals of Revenue Management: The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategy

    Name of the Organiser: Coursera-Online Course

    Level: International

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2020-04-18 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: The Travel Industry?s Road to Recovery

    Name of the Organiser: Cornell University

    Level: International

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2020-04-16 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Hospitality Management Studies - Hotel Operations - Revised

    Name of the Organiser: Coursera-Online Course

    Level: International

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2020-04-13 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Learning to Teach Online

    Name of the Organiser: Coursera-Online Course

    Level: International

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2020-04-03 00:00:00

  • 2019

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Webinar on talent acquisition

    Name of the Organiser: Christ University, Lavasa

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2019-11-16 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: SPARC

    Name of the Organiser: The Oberoi Bangalore

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2019-11-08 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Capacity building for Constructive Alignment

    Name of the Organiser: Teaching learning Enhancement cell

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant & Presenter

    Date: 2019-10-04 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Leadership development Retreat-2019

    Name of the Organiser: CUHMA

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Organiser & Presenter

    Date: 2019-07-05 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Outdoor Leadership Skill Development Programme

    Name of the Organiser: GURU FREDDY NATURE AWARENESS &ADVENTURE ACADEMY

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2019-07-03 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Transcendental Meditation

    Name of the Organiser: Department of Hotel Management

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2019-06-24 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Curating F&B spaces for the Future-The challenges

    Name of the Organiser: Academic staff college

    Level:

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2019-05-18 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Tableau workshop

    Name of the Organiser: Department of Professional studies

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2019-02-01 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Intencive case study workshop

    Name of the Organiser: Christ Lavasa

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2019-01-16 00:00:00

  • 2018

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: LDR

    Name of the Organiser: Department of Mangement studies and Hotel Management

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Organiser & Presenter

    Date: 2018-06-21 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Quality improvement program

    Name of the Organiser: Department of Mangement studies and Hotel Management

    Level:

    Role: Organiser & Participant

    Date: 2018-05-19 00:00:00

  • 2017

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Business analytics with IBM Watsons

    Name of the Organiser: Institute of Management

    Level: National

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2017-07-07 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: LDR.Leadership development programme

    Name of the Organiser: DMS

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Organiser & Presenter

    Date: 2017-06-27 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Public speaking

    Name of the Organiser: CAPS Christ University

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Participant

    Date: 2017-01-10 00:00:00

  • 2016

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Business etiquette for MHRD students

    Name of the Organiser: Department of Psychology

    Level: Institutional

    Role: Presenter

    Date: 2016-12-08 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Case Study Workshop

    Name of the Organiser: Institute of management

    Level: Institutional

    Role:

    Date: 2016-03-01 00:00:00

  • 2015

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: QIP

    Name of the Organiser: Department of Hotel management

    Level:

    Role:

    Date: 2015-09-30 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: SPSS Train the trainer Level 1

    Name of the Organiser: Christ university

    Level: Institutional

    Role:

    Date: 2015-06-26 00:00:00

  • 2014

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Routledge Editorial workshop

    Name of the Organiser: Taylor &francis India

    Level: Regional

    Role:

    Date: 2014-09-25 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: QIP

    Name of the Organiser: Department of Hotel Management

    Level:

    Role:

    Date: 2014-09-25 00:00:00

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Leveraging Technology to improve guest experience in the hotel Industry

    Name of the Organiser: Department of Hotel Management,Accomodation.

    Level: National

    Role:

    Date: 2014-07-09 00:00:00

  • 2013

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Faculty Development Programme

    Name of the Organiser: Deanery of commerce and Management

    Level: Institutional

    Role:

    Date: 2013-10-01 00:00:00

  • 2012

    Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: The 100 $ startup by Chris Guillebeau

    Name of the Organiser: Christ University Institute of Management

    Level: National

    Role:

    Date: 2012-12-04 00:00:00

  • 2023

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Train The Trainer

    Description: Training

    Organisation: WHS

    Month/Year: 15 May 2023

  • 2022

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Certificate Of Proficiency

    Description: Contribution in the fireld of Skill-category expertise and nurturing the candidates in India Skill Competition 2021

    Organisation: Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and National Skill Development Corporation,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

    Month/Year: 14 July 2022

  • 2016

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: AHLA Certification on Hotel Analytics

    Description: A Hotel Analytics certification from AHLEI.org in association with STR valid for 5 years

    Organisation: AHLEI/CHRIE/STR

    Month/Year: August 25th 2016