PANGIN : The first batch of the Short-Term Course on Basic Hospitality and Homestay Management, organised by Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Pangin under the Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, concluded successfully on Saturday after a six-day training programme.

Conducted from July 6 to 11, the inaugural batch comprised 25 participants from Siang, West Siang and East Siang districts, reflecting the growing interest in homestay tourism and demand for structured skill development in the hospitality sector.

The participants underwent both theoretical and practical training covering homestay operations, housekeeping, guest relations, menu planning and pricing, food and beverage service, grooming and personal hygiene, safety and disaster preparedness, first aid, sustainable and community-based tourism, and digital marketing.

Hands-on sessions included professional bed-making, table setting, service etiquette, tray service, hospitality role-plays, guest interaction, and demonstrations on the use of fire extinguishers and emergency response procedures.

The programme emphasised experiential learning to equip participants with practical skills and confidence to deliver quality hospitality services while promoting professionalism, hygiene, safety and customer satisfaction.

The Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said such initiatives aim to extend skill development opportunities beyond conventional institutional training, strengthen local capacities, improve service standards, generate sustainable livelihood opportunities, and support the growth of Arunachal Pradesh’s tourism and hospitality sector.

The successful completion of the inaugural batch marks the beginning of similar training programmes that Government ITI Pangin plans to organise in the future to develop skilled manpower for the state’s expanding tourism industry. (DIPR)