AAFT Fine Arts Students Celebrate Art and Culture Through World Tourism Day Painting Exhibition

Noida: An exhibition of paintings organised by the AAFT School of Fine Arts was inaugurated during the World Tourism Day celebrations at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The exhibition showcased the creativity and artistic talent of students, adding a vibrant cultural dimension to the event.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Subhash Goyal, Chairman, STIC Travel Group, and Industry Dean, AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism; Pradeep Chandel, Founder Chairman and National President, AHPWI; Atul Upadhyay, Executive Director, Pride Group of Hotels; Dr. Sudhir Andrews, author, educationist and Member of the National Advisory Board; Sanjay Kaushik, Managing Partner, Holystone TFCI Hospitality India Fund; and Abdul Aziz of the Embassy of Uzbekistan.

Through their paintings, the students presented their imagination and individual artistic perspectives. The exhibition offered a platform for young artists to share their work with leaders from hospitality, tourism and education, alongside an international representative.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of AAFT and ICMEI, highlighted the close relationship between art, culture and tourism. He emphasised that artistic expression helps communicate the identity of places and communities, encouraging visitors to appreciate their heritage and traditions.

Dr. Marwah also underlined the importance of providing students with opportunities to exhibit their work and engage with diverse audiences. He encouraged young artists to explore cultural themes with sensitivity and originality, developing their creative abilities while contributing to greater understanding between people.

The exhibition formed part of the World Tourism Day celebrations organised by ICMEI in association with the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism, supported by AHPWI and the AAFT International Skill Development Council.

The presentation reaffirmed AAFT’s commitment to connecting creative education with cultural exchange, reflecting the guiding philosophy of “Love, Peace and Unity Through Art and Culture.”