India’s Hospitality Industry Gets a Boost: The Job Plus and THSC’s Leadership Roundtable Recognizes Key Training Partners Driving Skill Development and Workforce Excellence

Published on December 22, 2025

India’s hospitality industry is experiencing a significant boost thanks to the concerted efforts of The Job Plus and the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC). In a groundbreaking initiative, the inaugural Leadership & Training Partners Roundtable, held at the prestigious Radisson Blu Marina in Connaught Place, brought together more than 15 esteemed training partners committed to transforming the workforce within the sector. By recognizing the extraordinary contributions of these training partners, who have been instrumental in skill development and placement programs, this event underscores the growing importance of upskilling India’s hospitality workforce. Over 3,000 candidates have been trained and successfully placed in top-tier hotels across India, marking a key step towards addressing the industry’s evolving demand for skilled professionals.

The Job Plus and THSC Host Groundbreaking Leadership Roundtable to Empower Hospitality Workforce in India

The inaugural Leadership & Training Partners Roundtable, hosted by The Job Plus in partnership with the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), took place at the prestigious Radisson Blu Marina in Connaught Place. This landmark event brought together over 15 esteemed training partners who have made significant contributions to enhancing India’s hospitality sector through skill development and placement initiatives.

The roundtable’s main focus was to honor the extraordinary efforts of training partners who have played an instrumental role in the successful implementation of skilling and placement programs. Over 3,000 candidates have been trained and placed in top-tier hotels and hospitality establishments across India, thanks to the concerted efforts of these partners. This initiative is a crucial step towards building a strong and sustainable skilled workforce pipeline within India’s rapidly growing hospitality industry.

A major highlight of the event was the recognition of the critical role played by industry-funded Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Rapid Training and Development (RTD) short-term training projects. These programs, funded by the hospitality industry, have been the backbone of the initiative, helping candidates gain industry-aligned skills and secure immediate employment. The short-term nature of these courses ensures that they are outcome-oriented, addressing the urgent need for qualified professionals in the hospitality sector.

These short-term programs have proven to be highly effective, with all 3,000 trained candidates benefiting from practical, hands-on training that directly aligns with industry standards. The focus has been on ensuring that participants are not only skilled but also equipped with the credentials required for successful careers in the hospitality industry.

A significant social impact of these initiatives was highlighted during the roundtable. Candidates trained through these programs represented over 70 towns across India, with a focus on economically disadvantaged and underprivileged regions. This widespread outreach ensures that opportunities for career growth are not limited to urban areas but extend to rural communities as well. A remarkable 54% of the candidates trained and placed were women, which speaks volumes about the program’s commitment to gender inclusivity and empowerment.

These training programs have had a transformative effect on individuals and their families. For many, they represent the chance to secure stable, well-paying jobs and achieve financial independence. In turn, this contributes to long-term career growth within the hospitality sector, offering individuals a pathway to personal and professional development.

The roundtable also served as a platform for strategic discussions aimed at scaling the success of these short-term training models. Key topics included broadening outreach to additional cities, refining training implementation strategies, and identifying ways to reach more deserving candidates. By expanding the scope of these initiatives, The Job Plus and THSC aim to provide more individuals across India with the opportunity to gain valuable skills, recognized credentials, and dignified employment within the hospitality sector.

Moving forward, the commitment to upskilling India’s workforce in the hospitality industry remains a top priority for both The Job Plus and THSC. The event underscored the importance of collaboration between training providers, the hospitality industry, and government organizations to drive sustainable growth and create meaningful employment opportunities for India’s youth.

Through these collaborative efforts, the hospitality sector is not only enhancing its talent pool but also creating lasting social impact by lifting individuals out of poverty and empowering them with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-evolving industry. This roundtable marks just the beginning of what promises to be a long and fruitful journey toward a more skilled, inclusive, and prosperous workforce in India’s hospitality sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajan Bahadur, CEO, Tourism and Hospitality Skill
Council (THSC), said:
“Industry-supported short-term training initiatives have demonstrated how focused
skilling can lead to real social and economic transformation. THSC remains
committed to strengthening such partnerships with The Job Plus and training
partners to expand reach, improve quality, and create dignified employment
opportunities for youth across the country.”
Mr. Natwar Nagar, Founder, The Job Plus, added:
“The impact of training and placing more than 3,000 candidates through industry-

funded short-term training projects is deeply meaningful. These initiatives have
reached youth from underprivileged backgrounds across India and have helped
families move towards sustainable livelihoods. Our focus now is to scale this model
further and create even larger employment outcomes in collaboration with the
industry.”

“Training partners are not implementers—they are co-creators of impact. By
problem-solving every barrier to quality skilling, increasing industry participation, and
breaking low-wage mindsets, we are together reshaping how young people perceive
careers in service-hospitality. Our focus now is to continuously evolve into high-
demand skills that the industry truly needs”. said, Divya Krishan, Chief Growth
Officer, The Job Plus.

India’s hospitality industry is set for a major uplift, with The Job Plus and THSC’s Leadership Roundtable recognizing key training partners driving workforce excellence. The event celebrated the efforts of over 15 training partners who have successfully trained and placed 3,000+ candidates in top-tier hospitality establishments. This initiative is a crucial step towards addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the sector.

The event ended with a unified pledge from The Job Plus, THSC, and the involved training partners to enhance industry-supported short-term training programs, broaden their reach to underserved areas, and provide more young people with opportunities to develop lasting careers in tourism and hospitality.