Dr JOBY THOMAS
MTA, PhD
PROFESSOR
MTA, PhD
PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos | ISSN No. | Date Published |
| 1 | Local Community Involvement in Wildlife Resorts: Issues and Challenges | Asia-Pacific Journal of Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism (APJIHT) / 6 / 2 / 55 - 70 | 2289-1471 | 01-Sep-2017 |
| 2 | Travellers Attitude Towards Online Purchase Of Travel Products: An Empirical Study Of Online Travel Portals | Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites / 21 / 1 / 133 - 142 | 2065-0817, 2065-1198 | 30-Jan-2018 |
| 3 | Travellers Attitude Towards Online Purchase Of Travel Products: An Empirical Study Of Online Travel Portals | GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites / 21 / 1 / 133 - 142 | 2065-0817, 2065-1198 | 01-May-2018 |
| 4 | The Decision Making of Business Travellers in Selecting Online Travel Portals for Travel Booking: An Empirical Study of Delhi National Capital Region, India | GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites / 22 / 2 / 339 - 346 | 2065-0817, 2065-1198 | 01-Nov-2018 |
| 5 | Potential, Prospects, and Problems of Textile Tourism in Kerala | Journal of Tourism and Development / 39 (2022) / 39 / 451 - 461 | 2182-1453 | 03-Oct-2022 |
| 6 | Relationship Between Sustainable Tourism Indicators and the Operational Challenges of the Tourism Business: Empirical Evidence from the Wildlife Resorts of Karnataka, India. | International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development / 13 / 1 / - | 1947-8410 | 25-Nov-2022 |
| 7 | Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Beach Tourism in India | International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems / 15 / COVID-19 Issue 2022 / 65 - 75 | 0974-6250 | 11-Nov-2022 |
| 8 | Evaluation of Social Media Marketing Literature in the Tourism Industry Using PRISMA | Journal of Creative Communications / / / 1 - 17 | 0973-2586 | 14-Nov-2023 |
| 9 | A Mixed Method Approach of Quantitative and Qualitative Design in Analyzing the Trends of the Global Tourism Industry | PACIFIC BUSINESS REVIEW INTERNATIONAL / 16 / 6 / 145 - 157 | 0974-438X(P) | 15-Mar-2024 |
| 10 | Analyzing the Virtual Reality Experiential Dimensions at the Game Centers of Tourist Destinations | Journal of Tourism and Development / 46 / / 213 - 235 | 1645-9261 | 24-Oct-2024 |
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
| Sl.No. | Title | Author Names(s) | ISBN No. | Month Year |
| 1 | Utilizing Smart Technology and AI in Hybrid Tourism and Hospitality | JOBY THOMAS,RINGNGHETI KHENGLAWT | 13: 9798369319789 | / |
| 2 | Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics, ICIITCEE 2024 | JOBY THOMAS,MUNAVALLI J.R., REKHA P., SHIRUR Y.M., BINDU S., V | 979-835030641-5 | / |
| 3 | Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics, ICIITCEE 2024, 2024 | JOBY THOMAS,BINDU S.VENKATESHA K, JYOTI R MUNAVALLI, REKHA P,YASHAJYOTHI M SHIRUR | 979-8-3503-0642-2 | / |
| 4 | 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications: Healthcare and Internet of Things, AIMLA 2024, 2024 | JOBY THOMAS,G. VIJAYA GOWRI,C. RAJAN | 979-8-3503-4923-8 | / |
| 5 | Lecture Notes in Electrical EngineeringVolume 1273 LNEE | JOBY THOMAS,KUMAR A., GUNJAN V.K., SENATORE S., HU Y.-C. | 978-981978030-3 | / |
| 6 | International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals, SEB4SDG 2024, 2024 | JOBY THOMAS,CURRAN ASSOCIATES | 979-8-3503-5816-2 | / |
| 7 | Utilizing Smart Technology and AI in Hybrid Tourism and Hospitality | JOBY THOMAS,SANJEEV KUMAR, MOHAMMAD BADRUDDOZA TALUKDER, AND A | 9798369319789 | / |
| 8 | Examining Tourist Behaviors and Community Involvement in Destination Rejuvenation | JOBY THOMAS,PANKAJ KUMAR TYAGI, VIPIN NADDA, KANNAPAT KANKAEW | 9798369368190 | / |
| 9 | Human Capital Management and Competitive Advantage in Tourism | JOBY THOMAS,ANTONY NEENU, MARIO SILIC, ET AL. | 9798337300719 | / |
| 10 | Intersections of Niche Tourism and Marketing | JOBY THOMAS,MONIKA B A | 979-836938419-0, 979 | / |
| 11 | Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering | JOBY THOMAS,MONIKA B A | 978-981978030-3 | / |
| 12 | Rural social entrepreneurship development: Network-based manufacturing system model | JOBY THOMAS | 979-836937517-4, 979 | / |
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
| Sl.No. | Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium | Type of Program | Title of the Article | Role | Venue/Place | Date |
| 1 | National Seminar on Village Tourism | SEMINARS | Perceptions of Local community towards tourism at Eco resort destinations of Karnataka | PRESENTER) | Pulpally, Wayanad, India | 26/08/2014 |
| 2 | 4th Asia Euro | CONFERENCES | Urban Wine Tourism in South India: Contemporary challenges and Prospects | PRESENTER) | Taylor UniversityTaylor University , Kualalumpur, Malaysia | 28/11/2012 |
| 3 | 4th Asia Euro | CONFERENCES | Community participation in Tourism ? An Evaluation of the Practices of Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd India. | PRESENTER) | Taylor?s UniversityTaylors University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, | 28/11/2012 |
| 4 | 2nd International conference of the Social Scienc | CONFERENCES | PARTICIPANT) | International Federation of Catholic Universities & Christ University | 17/01/2013 | |
| 5 | Tourism Oppourtunities and Challenges | SEMINARS | Career Opportunities in Tourism | PRESENTER) | D. Banumaiah's College of Science & Arts, Mysore | 03/03/2005 |
| 6 | Bounds of Ethics in a globalized world | CONFERENCES | Local Community Involvement- A tool to practice Business Ethics in Ecotourism | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 06/01/2014 |
| 7 | Conferance on Hospitality Research- a Multidiciplinary Approach | CONFERENCES | Social Media Impact on Holiday Travel | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 14/11/2013 |
| 8 | Rural tourism in India-Oppurtunities and Challenges | SEMINARS | Local Panchayaths Perspective of rural Tourism- A Case Study of Kumbalangi Tourism Village, Kerala | PRESENTER) | KLEBangalore | 25/02/2012 |
| 9 | Eco-Tourism Problems and Prospects | SEMINARS | Tourism Scenario in India ? The Ecotourism Perspective | PRESENTER) | ShimogaShimoga | 07/12/2007 |
| 10 | Tourism Hospitality and Management-An Interdeciplinary Approach Towards Advanced Research | CONFERENCES | Social Media Impact on Holiday Travel | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 18/02/2014 |
| 11 | Tourism and Hospitality:Emerging Frontiers of Economic Growth | SYMPOSIUM | Tourism and Economic Sustainability | PRESENTER) | Velllalar college for women, ErodeErode, Tamilnadu | 11/09/2014 |
| 12 | Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality-In a global economy | SEMINARS | An Evaluation of Kochin Muzris Biennale and its impact on Tourism | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 24/02/2015 |
| 13 | Indian Tourism and entrepreneurship-A comprehensive analysis of emerging opportunities and Challenges | SEMINARS | Agricultural Entrepreneurs attitude and perception towards Agri tourism: A study on the Chikkamagalur district of Karnataka | PRESENTER) | Jyoti Nivas CollegeJyoti Nivas College, Bangalore | 23/02/2016 |
| 14 | Internationa seminar on Cinematic Tourism in India, Movies as a tool of modern tourist marketing | CONFERENCES | ' A study on the influence of movies in choosing a holiday destination' | PRESENTER) | Garden City CollegeGarden City College , Bangalore | 20/02/2016 |
| 15 | Tourism Hospitality and Management-An Interdeciplinary approach towards advanced research | CONFERENCES | Children's Influence on the Holiday Decisions of Parents | PRESENTER) | 04/03/2015 | |
| 16 | Pro-Poor Tourism: strategies to Ensure Sustainable Growth | CONFERENCES | Tourist Risk Perception: A Socio -Demograqphic Study | PRESENTER) | Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry University, Puducherry | 18/03/2016 |
| 17 | Workshop on Reent adavnces in Museum Techniques | SYMPOSIUM | Role of Museums in Heritage Tourism | PRESENTER) | ShivammogaShivammoga | 26/02/2016 |
| 18 | 6 Asia euro 2016 Tourism, Hospitality & Gastronomy Conference | SYMPOSIUM | Local Community Involvement In WildLife Resorts: Issues and Challenges | PRESENTER) | IITTM & Taylors University, Malaysia and UniversitGwalior | 09/11/2016 |
| 19 | 6 Asia euro 2016 Tourism, Hospitality & Gastronomy Conference | CONFERENCES | PANELIST) | IITTM & Taylors University, Malaysia and UniversitGwalior | 09/11/2016 | |
| 20 | Responsible Tourism & rural development: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges | SEMINARS | A study on the community involvement in the tourism with special reference to Mawlynnong village | PRESENTER) | Jyoti Nivas CollegeBangalore | 09/08/2016 |
| 21 | International Conference TEJ 2017 | CONFERENCES | Perception of Kodavas towards Tourism in Kodagu | PRESENTER) | Mount Carmel CollegeBangalore | 01/02/2017 |
| 22 | International Seminar on Traditional Medicine & Wellness Tourism | SEMINARS | Study on Maldivian Medical Tourists: Factors Influencing Maldivians to Visit Bangalore for Medical Treatment | PRESENTER) | Pazhassi Raja College , Pulpally, WayanadPulpally, Wayanad | 21/02/2017 |
| 23 | Symposium on Redefining Management Education | SYMPOSIUM | PARTICIPANT) | Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara CollegeMangalore | 14/12/2002 | |
| 24 | National Seminar on Tourism : Opportunities and Challenges | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | D Banumaiah's College of Commerce and ArtsMysore | 03/03/2005 | |
| 25 | National Conference on Management of Emerging Sectors: Paradigms and Perspectives | SEMINARS | Human Resource Management in Emerging Sectors : A Study on HRD in Tourism | PRESENTER) | Bapuji Institute of Engineering and TechnologyDavangere | 15/04/2005 |
| 26 | National Level Seminar on India Tourism with Special Reference to Karnataka Tourism | SEMINARS | Tourism Policies and Strategies - A comparative perspective | PRESENTER) | Mahajana First Grade CollegeMysore | 17/08/2007 |
| 27 | National Seminar on Indian Tourism - Opportunities Unlimited ! | SEMINARS | HRD in Airlines Sector - The Indian Scenario : An Analysis | PRESENTER) | Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry | 31/03/2008 |
| 28 | National Seminar on Changing Face of Tourism in Global Scenario | SEMINARS | Impact of Economic Crisis on Tourism | PRESENTER) | S Nijalingappa CollegeBangalore | 07/03/2009 |
| 29 | national seminar on Crisis Management -The Challenge of Tourism & Hospitality | SEMINARS | Economic Recession and Tourism | PRESENTER) | Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry | 30/04/2009 |
| 30 | National Seminar on The Role of Historical Monuments in Promoting Tourism in India | The Role of Historical Resources in the Promotion of Tourism and Education with Special Reference to Heritage Walks | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 19/02/2009 | |
| 31 | All India Convention of Tourism Professionals | CONFERENCES | The Role of Wildlife Resorts in Promoting Ecotourism in Karnataka | PRESENTER) | KITTS , TrivandrumTrivandrum | 05/02/2010 |
| 32 | International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2010: Prospects & Challenges for India | CONFERENCES | Heritage Walks as a Tool for promoting Sustainable Historical Tourism | PRESENTER) | Women's Christian College, ChennaiChennai | 05/08/2010 |
| 33 | National Seminar on " Sustainable Tourism-New Directions, Challenges& Applications" | SEMINARS | The Influence of Religion on the Attitudes and Behaviour of Tourists | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 18/02/2010 |
| 34 | International Conference on the Future of Tourism Education and Scholarship in Asia-Pacific: TEFI Vission, values and Principles | CONFERENCES | Sustainable and Dynamic Tourism and Hospitality Curriculum- An analysis of Tourism Education in South India | PRESENTER) | RCCI, JaipurJaipur | 03/03/2012 |
| 35 | National Conference on Responsible Tourism-new dimensions | CONFERENCES | Local Community Involvement in Tourism-A case study of JLR Ltd | PRESENTER) | KUVEMPU UniversityShivammoga | 31/05/2012 |
| 36 | National Conference on " Advances and Innovations in Tourism and Hospitality Management" | CONFERENCES | Impact of Perceived Risks in Destination Choice process | PRESENTER) | Mangalore UniversityMangalore | 05/03/2015 |
| 37 | National conference on Advances and Innovations in Tourism and Hospitality management | CONFERENCES | MODERATOR) | Mangalore UniversityMangalore | 05/03/2015 | |
| 38 | International Seminar on Tourism sector in India: Development, Sustainability, and Challenges | SEMINARS | Marketing of Eco and sustainable Tourism and Sustainability of Organisation | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 04/09/2015 |
| 39 | International Conference on Cutting Edge Research in Tourism -2006 | CONFERENCES | Sustainable Tourism Through Co-operatives: An Indian Practice | PRESENTER) | University of Surrey, London, UKUniversity of Surrey, Londan, UK | 06/06/2006 |
| 40 | National Seminar on Tourism Promotion and Sustainable Development: A Critical Reflection on the Priorities , Challenges and Directions in Tourism | SEMINARS | Perception and Attitude of Millennial's towards Rural Tourism | PRESENTER) | Sulthan athery | 24/11/2017 |
| 41 | Enroute- 2017-A Journey to Enhance Knowledge | SEMINARS | Contribution to the World's Economy - Tourism Industry | KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) | St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous) BangaloreSt. Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous) Bangalore | 09/08/2017 |
| 42 | International Conference on Equitable Tourism Development | CONFERENCES | PANELIST) | Indian Tourism and Hospitality CongressWayanad | 25/02/2019 | |
| 43 | International Conference on Equitable Tourism Development: Issues, Practices and Strategies | CONFERENCES | Visitor Satisfaction and Involvement in Sustainable Tourism | PRESENTER) | Indian Tourism and Hospitality CongressWayanad | 25/02/2019 |
| 44 | Three Day International Conference on Community Involvement in Tourism Development in Emerging Countries | CONFERENCES | Local Community Involvement in Ecotourism Development at Agumbe | PRESENTER) | Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi | 03/01/2019 |
| 45 | Synthesize : International Interdisciplinary Conference an Business studies and Social Sciences | CONFERENCES | Sustainable Tourism Indicators for Eco and Wild Life Resorts | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 18/12/2018 |
| 46 | GCU International Knowledge Transfer Conclave -2018 | CONFERENCES | The Impact of Responsible Service of Alcohol in Controlling, Alcohol Abuse and Intoxication: A Conceptual Study | ) | Garden City UniversityBangalore | 18/06/2018 |
| 47 | Two Days National Level Conference on Tourism and the Digital Transformation | CONFERENCES | Tourism and The Digital Transformation | KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) | Dept of Tourism and Hospitality Management, SBRR Mahajana First Grade CollegeMysore | 05/10/2018 |
| 48 | International Conference on Responsible Tourism Practices: Issues and Challenges in India | CONFERENCES | The factors influencing adventure tourist?s decision making while choosing destination in Karnataka | PRESENTER) | Department of Tourism Studies, Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry University | 07/12/2019 |
| 49 | International Seminar on Tourism and Sustainable development: Issues, Challenges and Best Practices | SEMINARS | ?Relationship between Environmental, Economic and Socio-Cultural Sustainability of Wildlife Resorts | PRESENTER) | Mangalore UniversityMangalore | 27/12/2019 |
| 50 | National Seminar on "Cultural Heritage Tourism : Contemporary Issues" | SEMINARS | Heritage Management and Conservation: Emerging Issues | PRESENTER) | Bangalore University, Department of HistoryBangalore | 30/09/2019 |
| 51 | Synthesize: International Interdisciplinary Conference | CONFERENCES | Adventure Travel Motivators for Youth Traveler in Karnataka | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 11/12/2019 |
| 52 | National Seminar on "Cultural Heritage Tourism : Contemporary Issues" | SEMINARS | Heritage Management and Conservation: Emerging Issues | KEYNOTE_SPEAKER) | BangaloreBangalore | 30/09/2019 |
| 53 | 1st Asian Tourism Research Conference | CONFERENCES | Textile Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges for Khadi Industries | PRESENTER) | MG University, KottayamMG University, Kottayam | 01/12/2020 |
| 54 | 1st Asian Tourism Conference | CONFERENCES | Street Food as a Driver of Gastronomy Tourism: An Evidence from Mumbai | PRESENTER) | MG University , KottayamMG University , Kottayam | 01/12/2020 |
| 55 | 1 st Asian Tourism Research Conference 2020 | CONFERENCES | MODERATOR) | MG University, Kottayam in Association with Sunway University, MalaysiaMG University, Kottyam | 01/12/2020 | |
| 56 | International Conference on Future of Business: Opportunities in a Post Pandemic World-2022 | CONFERENCES | The Role of Social Media Marketing in Tourism Industry and its Use in Rebuilding Tourism, Post Covid-19 | PRESENTER) | Institute of Management Technology, NagpurIMT, Nagpur | 22/04/2022 |
| 57 | International Conference on "Revitalization of Indian Tourism & Hospitality Industry and its Contribution towards Socio-economic Development" | CONFERENCES | Textile Tourism Opportunity: Study on Perception, Preferences & Promotion | PRESENTER) | Kristu Jayanti College, BangaloreBangalore | 25/11/2021 |
| 58 | 2nd Asian Tourism Research Conference 2021 | CONFERENCES | PANELIST) | Far Eastern University, ManilaFar Eastern University, Manila | 15/11/2021 | |
| 59 | Renaissance: Challenges & Prospects of New Normal of Life in Various Spheres Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic Era | CONFERENCES | Role of social media in Tourism- A literature review | PRESENTER) | Christ University, Bangalore | 06/08/2021 |
| 60 | ?Renaissance: Challenges & Prospects of New Normal of Life in Various Spheres Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic Era | CONFERENCES | Impact of work life balance during COVID 19 on Travel Agencies: Issues related to Business operations and Human Resource Management | PRESENTER) | Christ University, Bangalore | 06/08/2021 |
| 61 | Renaissance: Challenges & Prospects of New Normal of Life in Various Spheres Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic Era | CONFERENCES | Future Proof of Monuments Through Digitization: A Case Study on Monuments of Rajasthan | PRESENTER) | Christ University, Bangalore | 06/08/2021 |
| 62 | Renaissance: Challenges & Prospects of New Normal of Life in Various Spheres Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic Era | CONFERENCES | Textile Tourism Opportunities: Research prospects, Critical issues, and Knowledge Gaps | PRESENTER) | Christ University, Bangalore | 06/08/2021 |
| 63 | International Conference on Trends and Disruptions in Hospitality and Tourism | CONFERENCES | A Conceptual Framework on Factors Enhancing immersive Virtual Reality Experience | PRESENTER) | Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed To Be University), BubaneswarBubaneswar | 22/04/2022 |
| 64 | 5th International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship | CONFERENCES | An Outlook on Sustainable Tourism Business Practices Through Virtual Reality Marketing | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 21/07/2022 |
| 65 | 3rd Asian Tourism Research Conference 2022 | CONFERENCES | Understanding the Essence of Social Entrepreneurship in Transforming the Tourism Industry | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 17/11/2022 |
| 66 | 3rd Asian Tourism Research Conference 2022 | CONFERENCES | Analyzing Twitter Data of Destination Management Organizations | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 17/11/2022 |
| 67 | Erasmus+Week, International Seminar on Internationalization, Innovation and Sustainable Development | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | Catholic University of LilleLille, France | 24/04/2023 | |
| 68 | Responsible Growth and Sustainable Future of Business | CONFERENCES | Digitalization of Cultural Heritage in India-Socio Economic, Innovation Impact | PRESENTER) | Kristu Jayanthi CollegeBangalore | 24/03/2023 |
| 69 | International Conference - Interdisciplinary Engagement & Social Innovations | CONFERENCES | Evaluating Social Media Marketing Of Selected Indian Tourism Departments As An Indicator To Measure Destination Image | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 05/10/2023 |
| 70 | International Conference - Interdisciplinary Engagement & Social Innovations | CONFERENCES | Bolstering Sustainable Tourism through Virtual Reality | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 05/10/2023 |
| 71 | International Conference - Interdisciplinary Engagement & Social Innovations | CONFERENCES | Importance of Work Life Balance: Reference to Business Operations of Accommodation Sector | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 05/10/2023 |
| 72 | International Conference - Interdisciplinary Engagement & Social Innovations | CONFERENCES | Innovation in Tourism: Social Entrepreneurship as an Agent of Positive Transformation | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 05/10/2023 |
| 73 | International Conference - Interdisciplinary Engagement & Social Innovations | CONFERENCES | Perception, Preferences and promotion of Textile Tourism | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 05/10/2023 |
| 74 | International Conference - Interdisciplinary Engagement & Social Innovations | CONFERENCES | MODERATOR) | Bangalore | 05/10/2023 | |
| 75 | 2 IEEE International Conference on ?Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics | CONFERENCES | Evaluation of Virtual Reality Experiential Dimensions using Sentiment Analysis | PRESENTER) | BNMIT BengaluruBangalore | 24/01/2024 |
| 76 | 2nd International Conference on Technology Management and Societal Applications | CONFERENCES | Digitization of Monuments- An Impact on Tourist Experience with Special Reference to Hampi | PRESENTER) | SpringerMaldives | 04/11/2023 |
| 77 | National Level Tourism Fest- ?Ire-Questa? Panel Discussion themed ?Tourism and Peace | SEMINARS | PANELIST) | Mount Carmel College, BangaloreMount Carmel College Bangalore | 12/09/2024 | |
| 78 | Inclusive and Resilient Pathways to Achieve SDGs in Business and Tourism (IRPBT 2026)”, | CONFERENCES | The Influence of Digital Technology on the Sustainability of Ecotourism in Resorts | PRESENTER) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bangalore | 23/01/2026 |
Invited Talks
| Sl.No. | Titel of the Program | Name of the Program | Date | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | Strategies to revive Indian Hospitality, Tourism and Travel industry - Post COVID19 | Panel discussion on the topic ?Strategies to revive Indian Hospitality, Tourism and Travel industry - Post COVID19? | 01/06/2020 | Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous Bangalore |
| 2 | Tourism and Hospitality Boot Camp- Research Publications in Journals | Tourism and Hospitality Boot Camp | 03/10/2023 | Central University of Tamilnadu |
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Student | Institution | Role | Status | Month Year |
| 1 | The Role of Stakeholders in Rural Tourism ? A case Study on Kumbalangi Village Tourism Project | Mary Ann Joe | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | May 2012 | |
| 2 | Heritage Tourism in Urban Bangalore | Arpana Bhat | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | May 2013 | |
| 3 | Social Media Impact on Holiday Travel | Ponny Thomas | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | May 2014 | |
| 4 | Sustainable Tourism and its Advantages to the Hospitality sector in Wayanad | Rithu Bejoy | EXAMINER | Ongoing | ||
| 5 | Impact of Perceived Risks in Destination Choice Process | Jose K Antony | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | May 2016 |
| 6 | Preferences and Changing Needs of Business Travellers : An Empirical Study of Online Travel Portals in India | Bivek Datta | CO_SUPERVISOR | Awarded | November 2018 | |
| 7 | Study of Human Resource Practices with Special Reference to Recruitment and Retention of Employees in the Travel Agencies and Tour Operators of Pune | Archana Biwal (Sody) | EXAMINER | |||
| 8 | Factors Influencing Tourist?s Behaviour Towards Adventure Tourism in Karnataka | Mousime Xalxo | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | November 2020 |
| 9 | Sustainable Tourism Management: Issues and Challenges of Eco and Wildlife Resorts in Karnataka | NAGARJUNA G | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | June 2020 |
| 10 | The Role of Public-Private Partnership in Sustainable Development with reference to Air Transport | MEGHA TAMANG | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | July 2021 |
| 11 | AN EVALUATION OF VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY PRACTICES IN INDIAN TOURISM SECTOR | RINA DALINE T | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | May 2025 |
| 12 | Socio-cultural and Economic Impacts of Ecotourism: A Study on Select Ecotourism Destinations of Karnataka | Mr Vinaya Kumara K S | Christ University | EXAMINER | ||
| 13 | Promotion of Heritage Tourism in Chennai with Special Reference to Indo- Saracenic Architecture- A Study | K Vijayalakshmi | EXAMINER | |||
| 14 | An Empirical Study To Identify And Measure Reasons And Antecedents Of Consumer Behaviour Towards Online Food Delivery Aggregators In Mumbai | P. MANIKANDAN | EXAMINER | |||
| 15 | EVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING OF STATE TOURISM DEPARTMENTS ON DESTINATION IMAGE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS | MAMTA SANDIP SOLANKI | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | March 2025 |
| 16 | . | ROOPA B P | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | August 2024 |
| 17 | BUILDING DESTINATION IMAGE THROUGH TEXTILE TOURISM: A STUDY ON KHADI INDUSTRIES IN NORTHERN KERALA | NIKHILRAJ K | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | March 2025 |
| 18 | Cultural Heritage and Promotion of Tourism: A Study of Dakshina Kannada District in Karnataka | Parinitha Shetty | EXAMINER | |||
| 19 | Impact of Market Sementation, Targetting and Positioning of Medical Tourism- A Study in Karnataka | Sashiraj U | EXAMINER | |||
| 20 | Study on Maritime Tourism Destinations of India- A Blue Economy Perspective | Aishwarya Sigh | EXAMINER | |||
| 21 | HRM CHALLENGES IN TOURISM SECTOR: A STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH AND EMPLOYEE WELLBEING | NEENU ANTONY | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Notification Issued | |
| 22 | EVALUATING DIGITISATION OF TANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE FOR ACCESSIBLE TOURISM AT HAMPI WORLD HERITAGE SITE | MONIKA B A | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Notification Issued | July 2025 |
| 23 | Effectiveness of Agricultural Loans on Crop Productivity: A Study on Selected Districts in Telangana | Bandarupally Ravi | Sri Sri University | EXAMINER |
Patents
| Sl.No. | Title of Invention | Inventor(s) | Filing Date |
| 1 | A SYSTEM FOR DIGITIZATION OF TANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE TO ENHANCE TOURIST EXPERIENCE | JOBY THOMAS | 12-Mar-2025 |
| 2 | A FRAMEWORK TO CATEGORIZE DESTINATION IMAGES-TAILORED FOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS | JOBY THOMAS | 03-Dec-2024 |
| 3 | MODEL FOR BUILDING DESTINATION IMAGE THROUGH TEXTILE TOURISM | JOBY THOMAS | 27-Jan-2025 |
Research Project
| Sl.No. | Name of the Research Project | Investigator(s) | Sponsors | Internal/External |
| 1 | Mind, Self and Healing in Ancient Indian Philosophies and Ayurveda: Traditions and Prospects | SREEJA GANGADHARAN P,JOBY THOMAS | Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) | External |
| 2 | ? An Evaluation of Eco and Sustainable practices of selected resorts in Karnataka? | JOBY THOMAS | Internal | |
| 3 | An Evaluation of Eco and Sustainable Tourism Practices of Selected Resorts in Karnataka? | JOBY THOMAS | Internal |
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
| Sl.No. | Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme | Name of Organiser | Level | Role | Date |
| 1 | Leadership Workshop | CUHELI, | Institutional | Participant | 02/02/2024 |
| 2 | FDP-I 2023 | CEDEC and SDC CHRIST University, Bangalore, | Institutional | Participant | 26/06/2023 |
| 3 | CU Regulation for Prevention, prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harrassment | Internal Compliance Committee, | Institutional | Participant | 14/02/2023 |
| 4 | SDG Goals and Implementation of 2030 Agenda on Campus | SDG Cell CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, | Institutional | Participant | 19/01/2023 |
| 5 | leadership Discussion on Industry Collaboration in an Academic Setting | HRDC, | Institutional | Participant | 05/01/2023 |
| 6 | Education Made in Christ 2022 | CHRIST HRDC in Association with Staff Development College and Praveen Kenneth Leadership Chair, | Institutional | Participant | 14/03/2022 |
| 7 | The Chronicle's Strategic Leadership Program for Department Chairs | The Chronicle Higher Education, Ithaka S+R, and Denver Justice, United Board for Christian Higher Education | International | Participant | 25/01/2022 |
| 8 | Faculty Development Program on " Academic Research In Travel & Tourism:Recent Trends and Future Directions | AMITY UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA, | National | Participant | 19/07/2021 |
| 9 | 30M Training | 30M Training, and powered by Media Studies & IT Services in association with Teaching Learning Enhancement Cell CHRIST University, Bangalore, | Institutional | Participant | 21/06/2021 |
| 10 | Faculty Development Program-I | CEDBEC and HRDC, Christ University, | Institutional | Participant | 16/06/2021 |
| 11 | Nuances of Scientific Research | Department of Data Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus and Centre for Research, Christ University, Bangalore, | Institutional | Participant | 18/05/2021 |
| 12 | Quality Improvement Program on Hybrid Teaching | Staff Development College, | Participant | 02/03/2021 | |
| 13 | FDP on "Event Management" | AICTE -ATAL Academy, AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy | National | Participant | 07/12/2020 |
| 14 | 30 Minutes Talks, International Hospitality and Tourism | Lyceum of the Philippines University, Intramuros, Manila, MG University, India and Lyceum of the Philippines | International | Participant | 02/12/2020 |
| 15 | The Art of Communicating Sustainability | Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) | International | Participant | 27/10/2020 |
| 16 | Peer Review Systems Webinar | Taylor & Francis, Taylor & Francis Reviewer Training Network | International | Participant | 22/10/2020 |
| 17 | Research Report: Delivering Insights | University of California Davis, University of California Davis | International | Participant | 21/08/2020 |
| 18 | 5 Day Workshop on Case Study Learning | Centre of Case Research and Development, | Institutional | Participant | 11/08/2020 |
| 19 | How to Publish Open Access with Taylor & Francis | Taylor and Francis Group, Taylor & Francis Group | International | Participant | 29/07/2020 |
| 20 | Quantitative Research-Honors | University of California Davis, University of California Davis | International | Participant | 22/07/2020 |
| 21 | Qualitative Research | University of California Davis, University of California Davis | International | Participant | 25/06/2020 |
| 22 | Market Research-Specialization | University of California Davis, University of California Davis | International | Participant | 11/06/2020 |
| 23 | Research Proposal: Initiating Research | University of California Davis, University of California Davis | International | Participant | 12/05/2020 |
| 24 | Quality Improvement program on "Online Teaching" | Academic Staff College, Christ University, | Participant | 22/04/2020 | |
| 25 | Arts and Heritage Management | University of Bocconi, | International | Participant | 12/04/2020 |
| 26 | Workshop on Constructive Alignment in Outcome based Education | United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia and and CHRIST (Deemed to be University), | Institutional | Participant | 12/09/2019 |
| 27 | QIP on Frontier Areas in the Subject and Curriculum Updation | Academic Staff College, | Participant | 21/05/2018 | |
| 28 | Ethical Leadership in a Globally Dynamic World | Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC), | Institutional | Participant | 21/03/2018 |
| 29 | Faculty Development Programme for Ph.D. Supervisors | Centre for Research, | Institutional | Participant | 18/01/2018 |
| 30 | INTENSIVE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ON CASE TEACHING, WRITING and PUBLICATION | CHRIST UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE, | Institutional | Participant | 11/10/2017 |
| 31 | Quality Improvement Programme 2017 Theme: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation | School of Business Studies and Social Sciences Christ University - Bannerghatta Road Campus, | Participant | 17/05/2017 | |
| 32 | QIP on Multidisciplinary Research & Academic Engagements | Christ University-Academic Staff College, | Institutional | Participant | 23/05/2016 |
| 33 | Workshop on Recent Advances in Museum Techniques and Perspectives | KUVEMPU University, | National | Participant & Presenter | 26/03/2016 |
| 34 | Transformation through Indigeneous Research Excellence in Tourism, Hospitality and Management | Academic Staff College , Christ University, | Participant | 30/09/2015 | |
| 35 | Syllabus Revision Workshop | Mangalore University, Mangalore University | Institutional | Participant & Presenter | 24/09/2014 |
| 36 | QIP on Emerging Areas in Tourism Management ? An Interdisciplinary Approach?. | The Department of Tourism Studies in association with Christ University Academic Staff College , | Institutional | Participant | 18/03/2014 |
| 37 | FDP by Deanery of Commerce and Management | Christ University, | Institutional | Participant | 01/10/2013 |
| 38 | Data Analysis using SPSS | Centre for Advanced Research and Training Christ University, | Institutional | Participant | 16/05/2013 |
| 39 | How to Write for and Get Published in Scientific Journals and Publish Manuscripts | Springer and Edanz , | Institutional | Participant | 28/01/2013 |
| 40 | Soft skill Training Programme | Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Immigration | National | Presenter | 18/10/2012 |
| 41 | Round table on Improving the linkage between disadvantaged groups and local communities with employment opportunities in the tourism sector | City Guilds centre for Skills Development and EQUATIONS, City Guilds centre for Skills Development and EQUA | International | Participant & Presenter | 25/09/2012 |
| 42 | A Guidance to getting published | Christ University and Emerald LiteratiNetwork, | Institutional | Participant | 17/09/2012 |
| 43 | Holistic Education Training Programme | TQMS Christ University, | Institutional | Presenter | 22/08/2012 |
| 44 | Refresher Course | Christ University Academic Staff College , | Institutional | Participant | 03/10/2011 |
| 45 | Syllabus Framing Workshop | Sahyadri Science College, Shivammoga, | Institutional | Participant & Presenter | 19/03/2011 |
| 46 | Tourism management & Heritage Studies | KUVEMPU University, Shivammoga, KUVEMPU University, Shivammoga | National | Participant & Presenter | 07/04/2005 |
| 47 | Redefining Management Education | SDM-College of Business Management, | National | Participant | 14/12/2002 |