Heritage Institute Of Hotel & Tourism

What Heritage Institute Of Hotel & Tourism does

Heritage Institute Of Hotel & Tourism (HIHT) is a private Indian hospitality education provider founded in 2006 and headquartered in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, with additional campuses in Mathura and Shimla. The institute delivers diploma programs (1 year) in Front Office and Accommodation Management, Bakery and Confectionery, Food and Beverages Service, and Food Production, alongside a 4-year AICTE-approved Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, and 3-year vocational B.Voc degrees affiliated with Lingayas Vidyapeeth and HPU. The Agra campus is operated from a Heritage Knowledge City complex near a National Historic Site, and the Mathura campus spans 11.5 acres, with infrastructure including training restaurants, advanced kitchens, mock bars, front office labs, IT labs, and hostel facilities.

The business model is tuition-driven: revenue is generated primarily through course fees paid by individual students via bank transfer to designated accounts at Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank. The institute supplements fee-paying programs with the government-subsidized 'Hunar Se Rozgar Tak' (HSRT) skill development program under the Ministry of Tourism, which provides free training in multi-cuisine cooking, F&B service, and room attending with guaranteed placement. Marketing relies on the institute's own website (hihtworld.com), SEO-optimized blog content, a toll-free inquiry line (1800 5323 000), and direct on-campus admissions. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability disclosed, and no public or private equity funding history; the operating entity is governed by Heritage Education Society.

HIHT serves three primary customer segments: 12th-pass students seeking diploma or degree pathways into hospitality, vocational degree candidates pursuing UGC-recognized qualifications, and unemployed youth aged 18-28 entering the HSRT skill development track. Placement partners include Taj Hotels, The Park, Le Méridien, Hyatt, JW Marriott, and Nirula's. Since launch, the institute claims more than 10,000 graduates placed, with a stated ambition to reach 15,000+.

Name

Heritage Institute Of Hotel & Tourism

Legal name

Heritage Institute of Hotel & Tourism

Website

https://hihtworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Heritage Institute of Hotel & Tourism (HIHT) is a private Indian hospitality education provider founded in 2006, operating three campuses in Agra, Mathura, and Shimla. It delivers diploma, vocational degree, and BHMCT programs in hotel management, serving 12th-pass students and HSRT skill-development candidates, with placement partnerships across major hotel chains.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Agra

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: HIHT generates revenue primarily through tuition and course fees charged for its diploma and degree programs in hotel management. Fees vary by program and are paid via bank transfer to designated accounts at Bank of Baroda (A/C: Heritage Institute of Hotel & Tourism) and HDFC Bank (A/C: Heritage Education Society). Registration fees must be submitted within 7 working days of application.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heritage Institute of Hotel & Tourism (HIHT) is a private educational institution offering diploma, undergraduate degree, and skill development programs in hotel management, hospitality, food production, bakery and confectionery, front office operations, and food & beverage service. Programs are delivered across campuses in Agra, Mathura, and Shimla, with curricula approved by NCHMCT, AICTE, and affiliated to universities including Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University and Lingayas Vidyapeeth. The institute provides theoretical instruction combined with practical training through on-campus training restaurants, advanced kitchens, mock bars, and front office labs, and offers placement support with hospitality employers.

Product overview

Heritage Institute Of Hotel & Tourism (HIHT) is an educational institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of hospitality management programs. The institution provides diploma courses (1 year) in Front Office and Accommodation Management, Bakery and Confectionery, Food and Beverages Service, and Food Production, alongside degree programs including a 4-year Bachelor Degree (BHMCT) approved by AICTE, and 3-year Vocational Degrees. Additionally, the institute offers HSRT (Hunar Se Rozgar Tak) skill development courses under the Ministry of Tourism. Programs are delivered across campuses in Agra and Mathura with NCHMCT curriculum approval and university affiliations.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma in Front Office and Accommodation Management
• Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery
• Diploma in Food and Beverages Service
• Diploma in Food Production
• 4-Year Bachelor Degree (BHMCT)
• 3-Year Vocational Degree (B.Voc)
• 3-Year Vocational Degree - Mathura
• HSRT - Hunar Se Rozgar Tak

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ hospitality professionals graduated and successfully placed since 2006
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, LucknowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 4-year Bachelor Degree program (BHMCT) at HIHT is approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India, and affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. This university affiliation validates and confers the degree qualifications to HIHT graduates.
• Lingayas VidyapeethcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 3-year Vocational Degree program (Mathura campus) is affiliated to Lingayas Vidyapeeth, recognized by UGC under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 (Deemed University), Faridabad. This provides UGC-recognized degree qualifications for HIHT Mathura campus students.
• NCHMCT (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIHT's curriculum is approved by NCHMCT, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Students completing HSRT programs receive joint certificates from NCHMCT and the Implementing STDC. NCHMCT also conducts the national-level entrance examination for hotel management admissions, which HIHT recognizes and aligns with.
• Ministry of Tourism, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIHT operates the 'Hunar Se Rozgar Tak' (HSRT) skill development program under the Ministry of Tourism's 'Capacity Building for Service Providers' scheme. This government partnership enables HIHT to offer free skill training in multi-cuisine cooking, food & beverage service, and room attending, with guaranteed placement for graduates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology: Delhi-based private hotel management institute offering AICTE-approved diploma and degree programs. Similar to HIHT in private institutional model, NCHMCT-aligned curriculum, and placements with branded hotels.
• Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA Manipal): Manipal Academy's hospitality school offering undergraduate and postgraduate hospitality programs. Comparable to HIHT in degree offerings, university-affiliated curriculum, and placement pipelines with international hotel brands.
• Amity University - School of Hospitality: Large private university with a hospitality school offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Comparable in multi-program portfolio, university affiliation, and emphasis on placements with global hotel chains.
• Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM Pusa, New Delhi): India's flagship government-run hotel management institute under NCHMCT, offering diploma and degree programs in hospitality. Comparable to HIHT in curriculum approval (NCHMCT), target students (12th pass), and placement-driven value proposition.
• Christ University - Department of Hotel Management: Deemed university with a hospitality and hotel management program serving students from across India. Comparable to HIHT in degree offerings, multi-campus presence, and applied learning approach.
• Lovely Professional University - School of Hospitality: Large private university with a dedicated hospitality and hotel management school offering diplomas and degrees. Directly comparable to HIHT in program mix, placement focus, and pan-India student recruitment.
• Institute of Hotel Management (IHM Mumbai): Premier government hotel management institute in Mumbai, consistently ranked among India's top hotel management colleges. Direct competitor to HIHT for student enrollment and premium hospitality placements.

Broad incumbents

• Les Roches International School of Hotel Management: Switzerland-based global hospitality management school with Indian operations and feeder relationships. Comparable to HIHT in offering hospitality degrees, but competes at a significantly higher price point and international brand tier.
• Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development: In-house hospitality academy of The Oberoi Group, training managers for Oberoi and Trident hotels. Competes with HIHT for top hospitality talent through a direct corporate pathway, though it serves only one employer's workforce needs.

Emerging players

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) - Hospitality track: Symbiosis's hospitality offerings under its broader business school umbrella. Comparable to HIHT in targeting Indian students seeking hospitality careers through branded, well-networked institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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