India’s hospitality industry will require 100,000–150,000 skilled professionals annually until 2029, according to the EHL hospitality report. The study highlights a 20–25% shortage of quality talent, particularly experienced middle managers, general managers, frontline staff, and culinary professionals, as hotel expansion accelerates across tier II and III cities. It warns that high attrition, wage pressures, and skills gaps could undermine service quality unless operators prioritise workforce training and retention.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.