Summary:
- Radisson Hotel Group is expanding youth training in India to mark World Youth Skills Day on July 15, training more than 300 individuals in hospitality roles.
- The initiative includes 70 participants from Jammu & Kashmir, with 34 per cent women.
- About 70 per cent of RHG’s General Manager roles are filled internally, supported by Radisson Academy Online and Typsy, which have delivered over 92,000 training hours and 111,000 certificates.
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP expanded its youth training and employment programs in India to mark World Youth Skills Day on July 15. The company is working with the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council and The Job Plus to train more than 308 individuals in hospitality skills across India.
Belgium-based RHG, with 130 operational hotels and 77 in development in India, is expanding its footprint and investing in industry talent, the company said in a statement.
“Empowering India’s youth through structured [skills training] is central to our long-term growth strategy,” said Nikhil Sharma, RHG’s managing director and COO for South Asia, according to Economic Times. “These programs not only uplift individuals but also build resilience in the broader hospitality ecosystem.”
The company is providing training in front office operations, housekeeping and F&B service, the statement said. Each participant completes 300 hours of training and receives certification under the National Skills Qualification Framework at Level 4. The initiative includes 70 participants from Jammu and Kashmir districts such as Kathua, Rajouri, Doda, Katra and RS Pura. Of this group, 34 percent are women.
RHG supports the Youth Employment Program of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, which provides practical training across hotel departments for underprivileged youth, the statement said. About 85 percent of participants have secured jobs with RHG or other hospitality brands. The company also launched a five-month frontline talent development program with Heinz Pro and Job Plus, covering soft and technical skills. It has also partnered with institutions such as the Institute of Hotel Management to provide internships and practical training.
Around 70 percent of RHG’s general manager roles are filled internally, supported by Radisson Academy Online and the Typsy platform, which has delivered more than 92,000 training hours and 111,000 certificates, the company claimed.
In March, RHG announced plans to expand its India portfolio to 240 hotels by 2025, up from 129, with 72 in the pipeline. The growth is guided by a five-year plan launched in 2018 and updated annually, which has quadrupled revenue and development.
