Travelpreneur Talks: An Expert Talk on Tourism Entrepreneurship
Punjab, India, 25 September 2025 – PATA India Chandigarh University Student Chapter organized an expert talk titled “Travelpreneur Talks: An Expert Talk on Tourism Entrepreneurship” at the Seminar Hall, B2 Block, Chandigarh University.
Overview
The event aimed to inspire students to explore the world of entrepreneurship within the tourism industry and understand the challenges and opportunities of running a travel business. The session featured Mr. Prabjot Singh, CEO of Travelopod, who shared his remarkable journey of building his travel company from the ground up and becoming a successful entrepreneur in the tourism sector.
Speakers
Mr. Prabjot Singh, CEO of Travelopod , is a successful entrepreneur in the travel industry known for his innovative leadership and passion for tourism. He shared valuable insights from his professional journey, encouraging students to think creatively and pursue entrepreneurship with confidence.
Highlights of the Session
• Guest Introduction: The event commenced with a warm welcome extended to Mr. Prabjot Singh, CEO of Travelopod, who served as the keynote speaker for the session.
• Expert Talk: Mr. Prabjot shared his personal experiences and insights into tourism entrepreneurship, discussing how he founded his company, the challenges he faced, and the strategies that helped him grow in the competitive travel industry.
• Interactive Q&A: The students actively engaged with the speaker by asking thought-provoking questions related to his entrepreneurial journey, business challenges, and the evolving nature of the tourism industry.
• Motivational Insights: Mr. Prabjot emphasized the importance of innovation, adaptability, and passion in achieving success in the travel business, encouraging students to pursue their dreams with determination.
• Media Coverage: The media team captured key moments throughout the event, documenting the enthusiastic participation and insightful discussion.
Participation
The event witnessed active participation from students across the Department of Tourism and Hospitality, who showed immense interest in learning about real-world entrepreneurship. The lively discussion and the speaker’s inspiring experiences created an engaging atmosphere that motivated many to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path in tourism.
Conclusion
The “Travelpreneur Talks” session was a resounding success, offering valuable insights into the world of tourism entrepreneurship. It helped bridge the gap between academic learning and industry realities while inspiring students to think innovatively and take initiative in their professional journeys.
SUCCESS METRICS
The event proved highly impactful, fostering entrepreneurial curiosity among tourism students. The interaction with an established industry leader provided practical exposure, motivation, and real-world understanding of business management within the tourism sector. The strong engagement and positive feedback from participants reflected the event’s success in nurturing the spirit of tourism entrepreneurship.
About PATA India Chandigarh University Student Chapter
A community of diversified young leaders from the departments of Tourism, Airlines, Hotel Management, and Culinary Arts, University Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Chandigarh University, united to foster tourism collaboration, promotion & awareness at a global level.
Student Chapter Social Media
Facebook: @patauithm
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For more information – Student Chapter Contact Person:
Ms. Harjot Kaur – Faculty Advisor | +91 9988446618 | ac.uithm.tm@cumail.in
Mr. Mukul Rampal – Chairperson, PATA ICUSC | pata.uithm@cumail.in
