Mr. Pralhad Botre is working as an Assistant Professor at Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune from July 2004 till now. He has around 23 years of experience in Industry and Academics. After completing his Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology from FCI Shivajinagar, Pune, he started his career as DCDP at Hotel Holiday Inn, Pune. He also worked on various cruise lines like Celebrity, Renaissance, Festival, Appolo, etc. for 7 years. During his work on Celebrity cruise line, he was awarded with "YESS Employee" award for his highly dedication and sincerity towards his profession. Currently, he is working as HOD of Food Production at D.Y. Patil IHMCT, Pune. He has also done Bachelor Degree in B.Sc. in Hotel & Tourism Management (B.Sc. HTM) and Masters in Tourism Management (MTM). He has also conducted TV show on SAAM TV "Aaj Kaay Special". He was also involved in BHMCT, B.Sc. HS, BHA Syllabus setting for SPPU and Ajinkya University for BHM Syllabus.