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Nikhil Singh Charak

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Affiliation

  • Assistant Professor , School of Vocational Studies

Email

    nikhil@aud.ac.in

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Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Tourism and Hospitality Management (2023) University of Jammu, Jammu Thesis Title: "Fostering the Concept of Spa and Wellness in Himalayan Destinations of India" Research Interests: Wellness and Spa Tourism

Past Experience

Teaching Experience

  • School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu

Industry Experience

  • Head - Standards Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC)

Area of Expertise

  • Wellness and Spa Tourism
  • Hospitality Management
  • Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Tourism Education and Skill Development
 

Awards

  • Appreciation Certification from East Carolina University, USA, for contributing to peace and cross-cultural understanding.
  • Institute of Hospitality Education and Research Award from EUROCHRIE.
  • Best Trainee Award during Industrial Training, Taj Palace, New Delhi (2007).
  • Star Achiever Award and Distinction in PG Diploma from ITDC.
  • Best Performance Award, Ista Hotel, Amritsar (2009).

Publications

  • Charak, N.S. (2020). Service Quality in Wellness and Spa Tourism-Trends in Himalayan Destinations of India. Shodh Sarita Journal. 7 (25).
  • Manhas, P. S., Charak, N. S., & Sharma, P. (2020). Wellness and spa tourism: finding space for Indian Himalayan spa resorts. International Journal of Spa and Wellness, 1-19.
  • Charak, N. S. (2019). Role of spa resorts in promoting India as a preferred wellness tourism destination–a case of Himalayas. International Journal of Spa and Wellness, 1-10. International Journal of Spa and Wellness, 2019 - Taylor & Francis.
  • Charak, N & Sharma.P.(2018). Sustainabletourism development and peace: A local community Approach. Journal of Hospitality Application and Research. 6(11), 50-62.
  • Charak, N & Sharma.P.(2018).  Peace building through Sustainable Tourism Development. Tourism Innovations. 8(4), 37-47.
  • Charak, N,.Sharma. P & Charak, A (2018). Community Perception towards Tourism Development and Peace Building Process: A Study of Border Region. European Academic Research. 6(6), 3316-3328.
  • Charak, N & Suvidha,K.(2016). Service Quality Gap of Tourists Visiting Spa Hotels: A Case of Ananda Resort. Tourism Innovations. 6(11), 50-62.
  • Charak, N & Kohli,S. (2015). Uttarakhand Disaster: Facts, Causes and its Psychological Impact. Journal for Studies in Management and Planning. 1(7), 356-369 (Impact Factor: 3.2)
  • Upcoming Publications:
  • "Inclusive Collaboration between Tourism and Creative Industry: A Strategy to Sustainably Develop On-screen Destinations" (Asia Pacific Management Review, WoS)

Chapters in Edited Books:

  • Charak, N. S., Sharma, P., &Chib, R. S. (2021). Yoga Tourism as a Quest for Mental and Physical Wellbeing: A Case of Rishikesh, India. In M. Singh & S. Kumaran (Eds.), Growth of the Medical Tourism Industry and Its Impact on Society: Emerging Research and Opportunities (pp. 147-169). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3427-4.ch008
  • Charak,NS.,Chib,R&Sharma,P.(2021).Yoga Tourism as a Questfor Physical and Mental Wellbeing: A Case of Rishikesh India.IGI Global Publications. DOI 10.4018/978-1-7998- 3427-4.ch008.
  • Charak,NS.,Chib,R&Sharma,P.(2021).Innovation in Sustainable Tourism-A Local Community Approach. Tourism Competitiveness in A post pandemic period. Bharti Publications. ISBN:978-81-949793-7-1
  • Charak,NS.,Chib,R&Sharma,P.(2021). Study of Indian Spa Resorts as a Preferred WellnessTourism Destination–A Review of Himalayas. Changing Dimensions of Contemporary Tourism. KANISHKA PUBLISHERS, DISTRIBUTORS NEW DELHI 110002. ISBN: 978-93-89484-67-0
  • Manhas, P, S., Sharma, P &Charak, N. S.(2017).Exploring the role of stakeholders in promoting untapped tourists destinations of Jammu region.7th India International Hotel Travel and Tourism Research Conference. Printek Ways. ISBN 978-81-920850-6-7.
  • Manhas, P. S., & Charak, N. (2016). Hospitality Education in Jammu and Kashmir- An Exploratory Study. In Nazarenko, A.L (Eds), Information and Communication Technologies in Linguistics, FLT and Cross-Cultural Communication, (Vol.7). Moscow: University Book. ISBN 978-5-91304-409-9.

Seminar/Conferences

International Conferences Organized:

  • Organizing Secretary, "International Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality" (2019), IIC New Delhi
  • Organized "International Web Lecture Series on Tourism and Hospitality" (2020) during COVID-19 (18 Lectures in total)
  • Organized the "4th International Conference on Sustainable Destination Excellence" (2017)

Workshops Organized:

  • "Pizza Acrobat, Plating Techniques, and Carving Techniques" (2015, 2016) at SHTM, University of Jammu
  • Workshop on "Research Methodology" (SAP-UGC)

Invited Lectures:

  • Guest Lecture on "Effect of COVID-19 on the Hotel Industry" (June 22, 2020), School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu
  • Guest Lecture on "New Normal in the Hotel Industry Post-COVID-19" (June 23, 2020)
  • Guest Lecture on "Post-Recovery Process After COVID-19 in the Hotel Industry" (June 24, 2020)

Presentations in Conferences

  • Charak,N.(2012). Spa Resort, "A Tool Towards Mental Relaxation".University of Jammu. World Yoga International Conference
  • Charak. N(2014). Uttarakhand Disaster, " Facts and causes". International Conference on Sustainable Tourism Excellence held at School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu.
  • Charak,N(2014). Eco Friendly Trends and Practices across A category Hotels In Jammu. SAP (UGC) National Conference held at The Business School, University of Jammu.
  • Charak,N (2014). The role of E-Education in Jammu". National Conference held at University of Jammu of Jammu
  • Charak,N (2015). The role of technology in overall guest satisfaction- A case of A category hotels in Jammu. Conference on Strategic Development of domestic tourism in India held at University of Lucknow
  • Charak,N (2016).Hotel administration proficiency: do faculty and students overcome demand of employability skills: Competencies Assessment. 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Tourism Excellence held at School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu
  • Charak,N (2016). Hospitality Education in Jammu and Kashmir- An Exploratory Study. SAP (UGC) National Conference held at The Business School, University of Jammu
  • Manhas,PS.,Sharma,P&Charak,NS.(2017).Exploring the role of stakeholders in promoting untapped tourists destinations of Jammu region.7th India International Hotel Travel and Tourism Research Conference.
  • Manhas,PS.,Sharma,P&Charak,NS.(2017).Cross-Border Collaboration As A Tool For Promoting Peace Tourism: Relationship Between The Boundaries. 4th International Conference on Sustainable Destination Excellence-Empowering Communities for Inclusive Tourism Development.
  • Manhas,PS.,Sharma,P&Charak,NS.(2017).Role of Spa Resorts in Promoting India as a Preferred Wellness Tourism Destination-A case of Himalayas. 15th APacCHRIE Conference " Future of Hospitality and Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges, Indonesia.
  • Charak,NS.(2018).Initiatives to eradicate obstacles in the path of female's education in modern India. Leveraging SDGs to drive Socio-Economic Development: Mission 2030.(Amity University, Noida).

Funded Projects:

  1.  
  • Field investigator: "Social media as an influencer among foreign tourists visiting India" (Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior).
  • Field investigator: "Analyzing travel risk perceptions :a study of brand burn management in airlines industry" ( ICSSR sponsored)
  • ICSSR Major Research Project titled " Creating a Skilled Landscape of Human Capital through Vocational education in Tourism at School and Undergraduate Level : Challenges and Opportunities in the context of Himachal Pradesh (India)” by Indian Council of Social Science Research (Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India)worth Rs. 8,50,000/- (Feb,2020). Co Project Director: Mr. Nikhil Singh Charak
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