Subbaraman Kumaran is working as Professor in Alliance School of Business, Alliance University, Bangalore. The editor has 30 years of experience (14 years in Industry and 16 years in Teaching and Research). Holds a Doctorate degree from School of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. He holds MBA (Master of Business Administration), MMM (Master of Marketing Management) and M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy in Management) from reputed Universities in Tamil Nadu. Completed B.Sc (Physics) under Madurai Kamaraj University and holds Bachelor of Engineering in Agriculture in the prestigious Farm University in India, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. In 2014, completed LL.B degree from Andhra University, Vizag. Published three books (Challenges and Strategies - Tourism Management, Tourism and Water, Hills and Valleys of Tamil Nadu) on Tourism Management. Three chapters contributed in three different book publications. Also published 15 research papers published in reputed Journals and 40 research papers published in National and International Conferences. Two research scholars completed Ph.D under my guidance. Organized more than 500 business development programmes.