The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) hosted THSC Connect 2026 – “The Power of Partnerships” on 20 August 2026 at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, corporates, CSR organisations, training partners and other stakeholders from across the Tourism and Hospitality ecosystem
The event focused on strengthening collaboration between government, industry and the skilling ecosystem to address emerging workforce requirements and create stronger pathways from skills to employment. The growing Tourism and Hospitality sector presents significant opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship, while also creating a need for a larger pool of skilled and industry-ready professionals.
The programme was graced by members of NCVET and representatives from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), senior Board Members of the THSC Governing Board, and prominent leaders from the industry, training partner network, and wider skilling ecosystem.
Rajan Bahadur, CEO, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council, said, “The Tourism and Hospitality sector is growing, and with that growth comes an enormous responsibility to ensure that the workforce grows with it. Partnerships are the bridge between what the industry needs and what the skilling ecosystem delivers. THSC Connect is about converting these partnerships into action—through industry-led training, stronger employer linkages, meaningful CSR interventions, apprenticeships and new pathways to employment. Our objective is simple: every young person we skill should be better prepared for a real opportunity in the world of work.”
Jyoti Mayal, Chairperson, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council, said, “The strength of Tourism and Hospitality lies in its people. As India emerges as a major global tourism destination, developing a skilled, professional and future-ready workforce will be central to sustaining this growth. THSC Connect brings together the different pillars of this ecosystem to share experiences, recognise successful collaborations and identify new opportunities. When industry, government and training partners work with a shared purpose, skilling becomes more than a programme—it becomes a pathway to careers, livelihoods and national growth.”
The event saw participation from leading hospitality and tourism organisations, industry leaders, corporate and CSR representatives, training partners, educational institutions and other stakeholders. The presence of both industry and training partners highlighted the importance of closer alignment between training delivery and the actual requirements of employers.
The programme featured discussions and presentations on corporate-led social responsibility and skilling initiatives, government schemes and policy, industry partnerships, international employment opportunities and emerging workforce requirements.
The event also featured four focused panel discussions:
- Shaping the Future Workforce: Skills for a Changing Tourism & Hospitality Industry
- Partnerships That Perform: Transforming Skilling Through CSR & Industry
- The Future of Learning: Student Investment, Industry Outcomes
- Unlocking State Potential Through Skill Partnerships
The discussions brought together senior representatives from industry, government and the skilling ecosystem to deliberate on changing skill requirements, industry-led training, CSR investments in skilling, learner outcomes and opportunities for state-level partnerships.
The programme also featured the THSC Skill Champions Awards & Recognitions, celebrating organisations and individuals who have made significant contributions towards skill development and workforce transformation in the Tourism and Hospitality sector.
With “The Power of Partnerships” as its central theme, THSC Connect 2026 reinforced the need for sustained collaboration across the ecosystem to build a workforce capable of supporting the continued growth and global ambitions of India’s Tourism and Hospitality sector.
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