Building India’s Future Hospitality Workforce: Radisson Hotel Group’s Skilling Initiative Empowers 850+ Youth

Radisson Hotel Group has announced a significant milestone under its Youth Skilling Initiative, positively impacting more than 850 young people across India through its collaboration with the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) and The Job Plus. This programme has emerged as one of the largest hospitality-focused skilling interventions for underserved youth in the country.

Key Outcomes
- 616 youth trained and certified under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)
- 501 placed in formal hospitality employment across leading hotel brands
- 87% placement rate, with over half of candidates being women
- Impact across eight states: Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, Delhi NCR, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana

Leadership Voices
- Nikhil Sharma, MD & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group:
> “Hospitality can be a powerful medium for social and economic transformation. We are proud to have impacted over 850 young people across underserved regions, building an inclusive and future-ready workforce.”

- Natwar Nagar, Founder, The Job Plus:
> “When skilling is closely aligned with industry demand, it creates scalable pathways to employment and long-term mobility for youth.”

- Divya Krishan, Chief Growth Officer, The Job Plus:
> “Each project cycle has strengthened our ability to connect rural youth to industry-recognized training and quality careers.”

- Rajan Bahadur, CEO, THSC:
> “Collaborations like this bridge the gap between skilling and employment, supporting the growth of a future-ready hospitality industry.”

Inspiring Journeys
- Abigail Ryntathiang (Shillong, Meghalaya) – Secured employment at The Bay Club, Mumbai before completing her 45-day training, becoming the first in her family to join the hospitality industry.
- Asharani Hamom (Imphal, Manipur) – Overcame years of ethnic conflict to build a career as an F&B Associate at The Leela Palace New Delhi.

Next Phase
With the third phase underway, Radisson Hotel Group aims to expand its reach, enabling more youth across underserved regions to access formal skilling, certification, and long-term employment opportunities in India’s growing hospitality sector.

This positions Radisson Hotel Group not just as a hospitality leader, but as a catalyst for inclusive growth and workforce transformation in India.