Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council

Name

Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council

Legal name

Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council

Website

https://thsc.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skill Development and Vocational Training (Tourism and Hospitality Sector)

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

Keywords

• Skill development training
• Vocational education certification
• Hospitality workforce skilling
• Apprenticeship program management
• Industry-led qualification packs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and NSDC Funding: THSC functions under the guidance of MSDE and is supported by NSDC. As a not-for-profit organization, it receives government funding and operates through public-private partnership models with NSDC and MSDE.
2. CSR Partnerships: Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships with leading organizations across hospitality, tourism, aviation, and allied sectors. THSC invites corporates to join hands in empowering youth through skill development initiatives.
3. Apprenticeship Administration: THSC facilitates National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), where government provides reimbursement of 25% of prescribed stipend (up to INR 1,500 per apprentice per month) to establishments engaging apprentices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

THSC is a not-for-profit Sector Skill Council that develops NSQF-aligned Qualification Packs and delivers industry-led skill training, assessment, and certification across India's tourism and hospitality sub-sectors. It administers apprenticeship programs under NAPS, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification, the Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Operations, and WorldSkills competition preparation through a network of 1,052 affiliated training centres and 5,500+ employer partners. The council also publishes skill gap studies and operates e-learning programs including SOAR AI-readiness courses on the Skill India Digital Hub.

Product overview

Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) is a not-for-profit Sector Skill Council that operates as an NCVET-recognized Awarding Body, functioning under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and supported by NSDC. Rather than a unified software product, THSC offers a portfolio of interconnected skill development services including Qualification Packs (QPs) aligned to NSQF, Training of Trainers programs, Assessment & Certification services, Apprenticeship Programs, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), E-Learning courses on Skill India Digital Hub, SOAR (AI Readiness) courses, and the Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Operations (ADHO). These services work together within India's skill ecosystem framework—QPs define competency standards that inform training delivery, assessment validates learning outcomes, and certification connects candidates to employment through placement drives and demand aggregation. The 68 NSQF-aligned qualifications cover job roles across hotels, tour operators, food service restaurants, facilities management, and cruise liners, with 1,052 training centers and 5,500+ employer partnerships supporting nationwide delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skill Development Training Programs Industry-aligned skill training programs delivered through affiliated training partners across India, covering job roles in hotels, restaurants, travel operators, facility management, and cruise liners. Targeted at unemployed youth, students, and job seekers seeking tourism and hospitality careers.
• Qualification Packs (QPs) 68 NSQF-aligned qualification packs containing National Occupational Standards (NOS) for specific tourism and hospitality job roles. Serves as the framework for training delivery, assessment, and certification across the sector; targeted at training institutes, employers, and certification bodies.
• Training of Trainers (ToT) Two-step methodology training program covering Domain and Platform Skills for individuals with industry or teaching experience, led by Certified Master Trainers. Targeted at prospective trainers and assessors seeking to deliver THSC qualifications.
• Apprenticeship Programs On-the-job apprenticeship combining Basic Training and practical workplace learning under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). Targeted at hospitality and tourism employers and youth candidates; offers government stipend reimbursement (25% up to INR 1,500 per apprentice per month) and exemption from ESI/PF liability.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Free upskilling and certification program for existing tourism and hospitality workforce, enabling experienced professionals to benchmark skills against NSQF standards and receive government-recognized certification with INR 500 payout on completion under PMKVY. Targeted at employed but uncertified workforce in tourism and hospitality.
• Assessment and Certification Quality-assured assessment services aligned with the National Skills Policy 2009, conducted by affiliated assessment bodies for candidates completing training under NSQF-aligned qualification packs. Targeted at training partners and individual candidates seeking government-recognized certifications.
• E-Learning Courses on Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH LMS) Self-paced online learning courses available on the Skill India Digital Hub LMS based on NCVET-approved qualifications, accessible anytime and anywhere with interactive content and online assessment. Targeted at students, professionals, trainers, and industry personnel.
• SOAR (Skilling on AI Readiness) Courses Short, self-paced online courses on Skill India Digital Hub designed to equip learners with AI concepts, practical applications, responsible use of AI, and understanding of emerging technologies. Targeted at students, job seekers, and tourism/hospitality professionals.
• AI-Powered Employability Skills Programme Free AI-powered online program in partnership with Wadhwani Foundation offering 30-60 hours of self-paced learning covering employability skills, effective speaking, CV preparation, bot-based interview preparation, and career guidance. Targeted at learners in Tourism & Hospitality sector.
• Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Operations (ADHO) Flagship two-year NCVET-approved industry-aligned program integrating classroom learning with hands-on training across Food Production, Food and Beverage Service, Accommodation Operations, and Tourism domains. Targeted at freshers pursuing careers in high-end hospitality at Centre of Excellence locations.
• WorldSkills Training and Competitions Preparation, training, and competition support for international skill competitions including Hotel Reception, Patisserie and Confectionery, Cooking, Restaurant Service, and Bakery, with medal-winning track record at WorldSkills since 2017. Targeted at elite Indian trainees competing globally.
• Placement Drives and Job Fairs State-wide job fairs and placement drives connecting skilled candidates with leading employers in hospitality and tourism industries through on-the-spot interviews and networking opportunities. Targeted at certified candidates seeking employment and employers seeking talent.
• Demand Aggregation Platform matching industry demand for specific tourism and hospitality job roles with trained candidates, aggregating requirements from major hospitality employers (e.g., 332,757 roles aggregated) and facilitating large-scale recruitment. Targeted at employers and candidates for high-volume job-role matching.
• CSR Skill Development Initiatives Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships with leading organizations (Visa, ITC, Radisson, Accor, Oberoi, IHG, Leela, GAIL India, IndiGo) for large-scale skilling initiatives providing industry-recognized certifications and employment opportunities. Targeted at corporates seeking credible implementation partners for CSR mandates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% placement rate for trained candidates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major and minor.

• VisaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Three-year upskilling partnership valued at $1 million USD to train 20,000 young people across 10 Indian states. Focus areas include tourism-related roles such as tour guides, customer service representatives, and paragliding pilots. MoU signed with Ministry of Skill Development officials and Visa leadership.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSDC is the key support partner for THSC as a not-for-profit public limited company under MSDE. NSDC provides funding, governance oversight, and acts as the implementing agency for apprenticeship training under Optional Trades.
• Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSDE is the parent ministry responsible for co-ordination of all skill development efforts across India. THSC functions under MSDE's guidance and policy framework.
• National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCVET is the overarching skills regulator that recognizes THSC as an Awarding Body. NCVET subsumes NSDA and NCVT and approves THSC's qualification packs through NSQC.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHSC is promoted by CII, which is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization with 9,100+ members. CII provides industry representation and leadership for THSC's governance.
• Wadhwani FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer free AI-powered online Employability Skills Programme for learners in Tourism & Hospitality sector. Programme includes 30-60 hours self-paced learning with AI-powered modules on employability skills, speaking, CV preparation, and interview preparation.
• Hilton HotelsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry partner contributing to curriculum development, practical training, and skill-building initiatives. Partners benefit from access to government programs, national certifications, and placement drives.
• Hyatt HotelsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry partner for hospitality workforce development. Collaborates on training delivery, apprenticeship programs, and placement support for certified candidates.
• Taj Hotels (IHCL)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlagship industry partner contributing to skill development initiatives and participating in placement drives for certified hospitality professionals.
• ITC HotelsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry partner for CSR skill development programs and apprenticeship training in hospitality sector.
• SodexomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFacilities management industry partner requiring large-scale trained workforce. Demand aggregation shows requirement for 25,500+ Guest Service Associates, 8,720 F&B Service Assistants, and 3,835 Commis Chefs across multiple states.
• Marriott InternationalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal hospitality brand with Senior Vice President on THSC General Body. Leading a portfolio of 173 hotels across India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh with industry partnership for skill development.
• Radisson Hotel GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSR partner and industry partner for hospitality skill development. Contributing to large-scale training and placement programs.
• AccorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSR partner contributing to youth skill development initiatives in India's hospitality sector.
• The Oberoi GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSR partner and industry partner with Managing Director on THSC General Body. Contributes to training and placement initiatives.
• InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry partner and CSR contributor for hospitality skill development programs.
• Leela HotelsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSR partner contributing to skill development initiatives in luxury hospitality segment.
• ITC LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSR partner through Expression of Interest for hospitality skill development projects across India.
• GAIL IndiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSR partner contributing to skill development initiatives in tourism and hospitality sector.
• IndiGominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAviation sector CSR partner for youth skill development programs.
• WorldSkills IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHSC serves as the nodal agency for WorldSkills competitions in hospitality skills (Patisserie, Cooking, Hotel Reception, Restaurant Service, Bakery). Organizes zonal, district, and state-level competitions leading to international participation.
• Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH)coreTechnology or IntegrationGovernment digital platform for training partner affiliation, course delivery, and e-learning. THSC courses and qualifications are delivered through SIDH LMS.
• Primero Skills and Training Pvt. Ltd.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner for Manipur government skill development program that has successfully placed candidates at The Claridges, Taj Hotels, and Alivaa Hotels.
• Ministry of Tourism, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNodal agency for tourism development with which THSC collaborates on skill gap studies and industry alignment. Skill Gap Report 2024 launched with Secretary Ministry of Skill Development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Textile Sector Skill Council: Indian Sector Skill Council under NSDC serving the textile and apparel industry. Operates an identical qualification pack, training partner, and apprenticeship model for a different manufacturing-adjacent service sector, making its operating mechanics closely aligned with THSC's.
• Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC): Another Sector Skill Council under NSDC focused on the automotive industry. Operates an identical NSQF-aligned qualification pack structure, training partner affiliation model, and apprenticeship facilitation framework, making ASDC structurally and operationally comparable to THSC.
• Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC): A Sector Skill Council within the same NSDC ecosystem covering the beauty and wellness industry. Comparable in being a service-sector SSC with strong apprenticeship integration, demand aggregation from employers, and reliance on PR/support functions to position vocational training as a career pathway.
• NASSCOM Foundation (IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council): Operates as the IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council with the same NCVET awarding body mandate as THSC, but for the technology sector. Highly comparable in governance model, NSQF-aligned qualification packs, training partner network, and government scheme integration, making it THSC's closest functional peer within the SSC ecosystem.
• Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC): One of India's sibling Sector Skill Councils under NSDC/MSDE, HSSC operates the same NCVET-recognised awarding body model for the healthcare sector. Comparable in mandate, governance structure (industry-led, government-supported), and reliance on affiliated training partners and apprenticeship pathways.

Broad incumbents

• American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI): The US hospitality industry's educational arm, offering globally recognised certifications and training content for hotels. AHLEI is a broader incumbent that, like THSC, develops competency standards and certifies hospitality professionals, but operates on a commercial, international scale rather than a government-mandated model.
• EHL (Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne): Globally recognised hospitality management school and consulting group offering executive education and training content. Comparable in setting competency standards and producing certified hospitality talent, but positioned as a premium commercial education brand rather than a sector-wide awarding body for entry-level workforce.

Regional players

• SkillsFuture Singapore: Singapore's national skills development movement, with similar policy intent to India's MSDE/NSDC skilling architecture. Comparable in setting national qualification standards, funding individual training accounts, and partnering with industry, but operates as a government agency rather than an industry-led not-for-profit like THSC.
• Institute of Hospitality (UK): UK-based professional body for hospitality professionals, offering chartered status, training resources, and industry recognition. Comparable to THSC as a sector-led body that sets standards and certifies talent, but focused on the UK market and operating on a professional membership model rather than government mandate.

Others

• Wadhwani Foundation: Global non-profit focused on workforce skilling and entrepreneurship, partnering with THSC on the AI-powered Employability Skills Programme. Not a direct competitor, but a thematically adjacent ecosystem player in Indian vocational skilling that collaborates with multiple SSCs and shares the employer-aligned mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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