Coimbatore, Apr 5:
Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) and Sommet Education, the distinguished leaders in hospitality
education are delighted to announce a pioneering collaboration with Accor, a global leader in hospitality,
to unveil the Indian Talent Development Initiative. The three-year alliance was officialised at the HICSA
2024, 19th Hotel Investment Conference in Bengaluru.
This endeavour will be led by the Sommet Education Foundation, with Accor serving as its founding
patron. The Indian Talent Development Initiative aims to invest in the skills of the Indian youth and deliver
them opportunities for growth in the thriving hospitality industry. Under the initiative, Sommet Education
Foundation and Accor will sponsor 16 deserving individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to enroll in
ISH’s Intensive Culinary Arts Programme and Intensive Pastry and Bakery Programme. Each intake will
consist of 5 to 6 students, with the program scheduled to commence in August 2024, followed by
subsequent intakes in January 2025 and January 2026.
”As a prominent hospitality education institution, we recognise the transformative potential of the Indian
Talent Development Initiative to uplift and inspire individuals aiming to make a difference in the hospitality
sector. ISH is dedicated to providing top-tier training and exceptional learning experiences to nurture a
generation of new talents for hospitality who will set new benchmarks and create lasting impact on the
future of hospitality,” said Mr. Kunal Vasudeva, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Indian School of
Hospitality.
