Celebrating Excellence: Felicitation Ceremony for Advanced Amadeus Training
On the afternoon of 15th January 2026, the School of Aviation, Logistics and Tourism Management (SALTM) hosted a landmark Felicitation Ceremony at the New Auditorium, C-Block. The event was organized to honour the final-year students of BBA and MBA in Aviation Management, as well as BBA and MBA in Tourism and Travel Management, who successfully earned their Advanced Amadeus Certification.
In a proud moment for the department, the school achieved a 100% success rate, with over 100 students receiving their professional credentials directly from Amadeus. This rigorous training program was delivered by Air Grace Academy, ensuring that our students received instruction from top-tier industry experts.
Importance and Student Benefits
The Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS) is the backbone of the global travel and tourism industry. By achieving this advanced certification, our students have gained a significant professional advantage:
- Industry-Standard Technical Mastery: Students are now proficient in one of the world’s most widely used reservation and management systems, a prerequisite for roles in airlines, travel agencies, and tour operations.
- Global Career Mobility: As Amadeus is utilised in over 190 countries, this certification provides our graduates with the credentials to pursue international career opportunities.
- 100% Industry Readiness: The perfect pass rate across a cohort of 100+ students demonstrates the high level of technical competency and dedication fostered within the SALTM academic environment.
- Bridge Between Academia and Industry: Through the collaboration with Air Grace Academy, students were exposed to real-world operational scenarios, preparing them to hit the ground running in their professional careers.
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This felicitation ceremony and the underlying training program represent SALTM’s dedication to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative directly supports:
- SDG 4 (Quality Education): by providing specialized vocational and technical training that significantly enhances the professional capabilities of our students beyond traditional academics.
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): by achieving a 100% success rate and ensuring high levels of employability in the global services sector.
- SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): through the successful collaboration between Galgotias University, Air Grace Academy, and Amadeus is a prime example of, illustrating how industry-academia alliances can create powerful pathways for student success and sectoral development.
Empowering the Next Generation of Global Professionals
The School of Aviation, Logistics and Tourism Management continues to set benchmarks in experiential learning. By equipping our students with globally recognised certifications alongside their degrees, we ensure they graduate not just as students, but as certified professionals ready to lead the future of global travel and aviation.
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