DIT Students Gain Hospitality Insights at NEST Academy

The third-year BIS undergraduates from the Department of Information Technology embarked on an enriching field visit to the NEST Academy at Ratmalana on 23rd and 29th November 2024.

This visit was an integral component of the ITC 3179 – Personality and Skill Development course, designed for shaping the professional career of the students by getting hands-on experience beyond the realm of traditional IT studies.

Throughout the visit, students participated in a series of enlightening sessions that covered a range of essential topics related to their professional development. These included the ethics of dining, proper table manners, industry standards in hospitality, and etc. Expert resource persons from NEST Academy conducted the sessions, providing valuable insights from their years of experience in the field.

The field visit also offered students the unique opportunity to experience a formal dining setting, where they practiced the etiquette and behavior expected of professionals in high-end hospitality settings. The department extends its sincere gratitude to NEST Academy for hosting the students and offering them such a valuable learning experience.

The visit was coordinated by Professor K.S.L. Gunawardhana, the Head of the Department of Information Technology, with the assistance of Mrs. Zikra Fazil, Mr. Thanuja Wickramanayaka, Ms. Nadumi Nimasha, Ms. Dulari Perera, Ms. Upeksha Samarasinghe, Ms. Kumudu Fernando, and Ms. Gangulali Gunasekara. The visit was coordinated by Mr.Lakshman Gunasekeras, City and Guilds Examiner / VTA Assessor and Hotel Management Trainer on behalf of NEST Academy.