India’s Largest Hospitality Skilling Centre Now in Goa!

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the country’s largest skilling centre in Goa based at the Aguada plateau. This announcement coincided with the 50th anniversary celebrations of Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa in the presence of Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Goa.

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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 said, “Goans have a natural flair for hospitality, and as tourism continues to evolve, skilling, reskilling and upskilling are the need of the hour. Goa, as the country’s premier leisure & MICE destination, has always been at the heart of tourism. 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 programs, 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.”

Under its industry leading ESG+ framework of Paathya, IHCL with 38 skilling centres, continues to invest in talent pools to support deserving youth and their families, enhancing employment opportunities and contributing to the growth of the hospitality sector.