Dr. Suborno Bose Elected to the CII West Bengal State Council
Election to highest decision making of CII strengthens bridge Between Industry, Education, and the Future of Hospitality
The International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) proudly announces that Dr. Suborno Bose, Founder-Chairman and Chief Mentor of IIHM, has been elected to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) West Bengal State Council, the highest decision-making body of CII in the state.
What makes this recognition particularly significant is that this is an elected position. Dr. Bose was chosen through voting by CII members — leaders representing some of the most respected industries and enterprises in India. Winning such an election in the very first year of nomination is a remarkable achievement and reflects the confidence that industry leaders place in his vision and leadership.
For IIHM, this milestone represents something far deeper than a personal honour.
It reinforces the institution’s philosophy that education must remain deeply integrated with industry leadership.
CII is India’s most respected industry association and one of the most influential platforms where business leaders, policymakers, and institutions come together to shape the direction of economic growth, skills development, and industrial transformation. The West Bengal State Council is the apex body that drives these discussions and decisions at the state level.
Dr. Bose’s presence on this council strengthens the industry-academia bridge that IIHM has always championed.
As hospitality evolves into a powerful economic driver — influencing tourism, employment, entrepreneurship, and global cultural exchange — it is increasingly clear that the sector must be part of larger industrial and policy conversations. Dr. Bose’s election ensures that hospitality, skills development, and AI-driven education have a voice at that table.
This development also carries strong implications for the future of hospitality education.
IIHM has always believed that students must learn from leaders who shape industry, not just from textbooks. With Dr. Bose contributing to discussions on industry growth, skills, technology, and policy, IIHM students gain exposure to the thinking that shapes tomorrow’s economy.
For students, it means that their education is aligned with real-world leadership and real-time industry thinking.
For parents, it offers reassurance that their children are learning in an institution whose leadership is trusted by industry at the highest level.
When the founder of a hospitality institution is elected to sit on the state’s most important industry council, it reflects credibility, stability, and long-term vision.
At IIHM, hospitality education has always gone beyond training for jobs. The institution’s mission is to prepare young professionals who understand industry transformation — from sustainability and culinary heritage to the role of technology and artificial intelligence in hospitality.
Dr. Bose’s election to the CII West Bengal State Council strengthens IIHM’s position within the strategic decision-making ecosystem of industry.
It sends a powerful message:
Hospitality is no longer peripheral to industry. It is central to economic growth.
And with Dr. Bose representing the hospitality education sector within CII’s leadership platform, IIHM continues its journey of shaping the future of hospitality — with industry, innovation, and education working together.
I am deeply honoured to have been elected to the CII West Bengal State Council, the highest decision-making body of the Confederation of Indian Industry in the state.
My sincere gratitude to the members of CII who placed their trust in me through this election. Being elected in the very first year of nomination makes this recognition even more humbling.
For me, this is not a personal milestone alone — it is an opportunity to serve industry and contribute to shaping the future of skills, education, and enterprise.
Hospitality today is no longer a peripheral sector. It is a powerful economic engine that connects tourism, employment, entrepreneurship, culture, and global engagement. I believe strongly that hospitality education must remain deeply connected with industry leadership and policy thinking.
Through this role, I look forward to contributing to conversations around skills development, AI-enabled education, innovation, and the growing role of hospitality within India’s economic ecosystem.
At International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) we have always believed in a simple principle:
education must move with industry — and sometimes even ahead of it.
I am grateful to my colleagues, students, industry partners, and friends whose encouragement has shaped this journey.
Thank you to CII and its distinguished members for the trust. I look forward to working with fellow council members to strengthen industry growth, collaboration, and the future of our sectors.
With humility and commitment.
— Dr. Suborno Bose
