The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) announced that it has been selected as a 2026 Hilton Global Foundation (HGF) grantee, receiving grant support to strengthen hospitality workforce development and employment pathways for young people across India. The Hilton Global Foundation awards annual grants to nonprofit organisations that strengthen travel destinations, expand economic opportunity, and advance Hilton’s Travel with Purpose strategy through initiatives focused on workforce development, destination sustainability , and community resilience. THSC was selected for its demonstrated impact in delivering industry-aligned skills training and certification for India’s tourism and hospitality sector. With support from the Hilton Global Foundation, THSC will train more than 1,000 young people through certified hospitality programs and provide structured job placement assistance, enabling graduates to secure stable employment and build long-term careers in the hospitality industry. Download the ETHospitalityWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles.

Source: Economic Times February 11, 2026 16:13 UTC