Amadeus and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance are deepening their collaboration to improve youth employment and promote inclusivity by providing young people with the skills and experience needed to embark on a hospitality career.
The initiative is part of Amadeus’ Community Impact programme focused on advancing digital inclusion and building skills for jobs in the travel industry as well as World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Employability Program.
Amadeus will commit to a long-term collaboration as a global partner in the Employability Program, helping to grow it across multiple countries, delivering impactful change to communities worldwide and transforming lives.
The first pilot project with Amadeus began recruiting students in April in India, in collaboration with the local non-governmental organization Kherwadi. This project will provide support to 200 disadvantaged young people in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi, and will engage local hotels and global brands.
In addition to financial support, Amadeus will contribute employee volunteering activities, mentoring, and hospitality software.
The Employability Program is currently operational in three countries – India, Egypt and Sri Lanka. It has seen over 6,000 young people graduate with the skills and experience needed to embark on their careers.
Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, welcomes the generous support from Amadeus.
“We’re delighted to be working with Amadeus on this pilot, which will have a tremendous impact on local communities and serve as a model for the industry. This partnership with Amadeus illustrates how the hospitality sector can play a vital role in removing access barriers to employment and ultimately change lives. We look forward to expanding our program globally and transforming the landscape of our industry.”
Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter, president, hospitality, Amadeus, added: “At Amadeus, we believe sustainable hospitality means caring for the world around us and making a positive contribution to people, places, and the planet. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to drive social impact in communities where we operate all around the world.”
