JMI Organises Annual International Conference on Healthcare, Wellness Tourism and Hospitality
The Faculty of Management Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, organised the Annual International Conference on Healthcare, Wellness Tourism and Hospitality (AICHWTH 2026) on 5 November 2026, on the theme “Care Without Borders: Innovation to Global Wellness Ecosystem.” The conference was jointly organised by the Department of Hospital Management and Hospice Studies and the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The conference brought together eminent academicians, researchers, policymakers and industry professionals to deliberate on emerging trends and opportunities in healthcare, medical tourism, wellness and hospitality.
The inaugural session featured addresses by Prof. Pankaj Kumar Gupta, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies; Prof. Sarah Hussain, Head, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management; Dr. Mohsin Dehlvi, Managing Director, Dehlvi Remedies Pvt. Ltd.; Prof. Manohar Sajnani, Amity University, Noida; Mr. Abhishek Malik, General Manager – Sales and Marketing, Fortis Escorts, Okhla; and Dr. Swarup Sinha, Head, ITC Hospitality Management Institute, ITC Hotels Ltd.
The speakers highlighted India’s growing potential as a global healthcare and wellness destination, emphasising quality healthcare, traditional systems of medicine, preventive wellbeing, technological innovation and excellence in hospitality services.
Mementos were presented to the distinguished guests as a token of appreciation for their valuable presence. This was followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Bhupinder Chaudhary, Head, Department of Hospital Management and Hospice Studies, JMI, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, speakers and participants for their contributions.
The panel discussion featured Dr. R. K. Suman, Dr. Priyadarshan Singh Lakhawat, Prof. Amina Sultan, Dr. Bidhan Das and Mr. Syed Muneer Azmat, representing government, academia and industry. Moderated by Dr. Pooja Sharma, the discussion focused on healthcare policies, technological advancements, skilled human resources, data privacy and industry–academia collaboration.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and research scholars of both organising departments, along with researchers and academicians from various reputed institutions. A total of 75 research papers were received, reflecting significant academic interest in the conference themes.
The valedictory session included the announcement of the Best Paper Award and closing remarks by the distinguished faculty members.
The conference received generous support from its industry partners: Dehlvi Remedies Pvt. Ltd., New Royal Products and Redolence Dazzling Designer Décor. Their contribution reinforced the importance of industry–academia partnerships in promoting innovation, knowledge exchange and professional development.
