IHCL announces India’s largest hospitality skilling centre

IHCL on the 50th anniversary of Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa announced country’s largest skilling centre in Goa based at the Aguada plateau. On the announcement, Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO, IHCL said, “The skilling centre located on the Aguada plateau will address the critical need for a skilled workforce to support the travel and tourism sector. This capability-building initiative will leverage the untapped talent and bridge the employability gap in the sector.”

Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa who was also present at the occasion, commented, “IHCL’s initiative will create new employment opportunities for our youth, supporting Goa’s vision for sustained growth in the tourism sector. By fostering essential skilling programmes, this effort embraces our principles of regenerative tourism, ensuring sustainable development while empowering local communities, and enabling them to build successful careers right here in Goa.”