Mr. Vaibhav Bhardwaj

Vaibhav Bhardwaj is an Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) at the Welcomegroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. With over 20 years of experience across academia and the hospitality industry, he has worked with leading global brands including Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien, Taj Hotels, Le Cordon Bleu, Gurgaon and Sterling Holidays. His expertise lies in food and beverage operations, hospitality training, and service excellence. He is currently pursuing his PhD, with research interests in hospitality education, tourism behavior, digital marketing, and sustainability.

He has presented papers at prominent international conferences such as APacCHRIE and other global foruMs. Passionate about bridging academia and industry, he actively contributes to curriculum innovation, skill development, and research in the hospitality and tourism domain. He is currently pursuing his PhD, with research interests in hospitality education, tourism behavior, digital marketing, and sustainability. He has presented papers at prominent international conferences such as APacCHRIE and other global foruMs. Passionate about bridging academia and industry, he actively contributes to curriculum innovation, skill development, and research in the hospitality and tourism domain.