Visa’s collaboration with the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council signifies a significant step towards skill development in India’s booming tourism industry.
Through targeted training programs, this partnership addresses the critical need to fill workforce gaps, ensuring the sector’s sustainable growth.
Visa has entered a strategic partnership with the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) in India to combat the workforce shortage in the tourism sector. This alliance is set to skill 20,000 young individuals across 10 Indian states, including Assam, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh. The focus will be on essential roles such as tour guides, customer service executives, and paragliding tandem pilots.
Issues such as low wages and long working hours have led to dissatisfaction among young professionals. As reported by the THSC, many are leaving the industry for better opportunities elsewhere.
Initiatives like the Sarovar Leadership Development Program are designed to provide career growth for young professionals, aiming to fill the workforce gap.
The launch of such funds reflects the demand for investing in tourism-related stocks, highlighting the sector’s potential.
With annual gross bookings estimated at $90 million, this move strengthens Yatra’s market position in corporate travel.
In addition to Agartala, new routes such as Hyderabad-Guwahati and Bangalore-Indore have been introduced.
Such strategies are pivotal in sustaining growth and development within India’s tourism industry.
Through strategic alliances and targeted training, India’s tourism industry stands poised for sustainable growth.
The proactive measures in workforce development and investment reflect a commitment to capitalizing on the sector’s economic potential.