Pune’s Lexicon Institute of Hotel Management recently joined up with Marriott International in India to nurture, grow and develop talent for the hospitality industry based on the current expectations of the industry at large.
Andrew Newmark, VP-HR, Asia Pacific (excluding China) Marriott International, Rimal Dsilva- Director of Human Resources Projects – India, Marriott International along with Nasir Shaikh, CEO, The Lexicon Group of Institutes and MultiFit, Gurmeet Singh, Chief Mentor, Lexicon IHM and Gladvin Rego, Principal, Lexicon IHM inaugurated the institute’s first on campus classroom.
“What a thrill to visit Lexicon and spend time with the team. I look forward to my next visit and the ongoing collaboration to develop the talent of our industry,” said Newmark.
Within the agreement, Marriott International in India will sponsor a class in the program, and students are expected to receive mentoring and career guidance from Marriott leadership in India. Further, students will be assisted in projects and gain exposure to real-life hotel priorities and challenges.
The Marriott leadership in India is also slated to assist in curriculum design, conduct guest lectures, assist with Executive Development Programs, and provide guidance in students’ project work. Students at the institute can benefit from the latest industry trends, thus building a holistic and enhanced learning experience that would help bridging the prevalent skill gaps.
“The aim of the hotel school is not to just impart theoretical knowledge, but to focus on a 360° development cycle which focusses on all aspect of development starting from their mindset to mental health, skill development, culture integration, knowledge enrichment and most importantly understanding the importance of business integrity and leadership in a people driven culture. The students will have this rare opportunity to develop skillfully under the guidance and mentorship of senior leaders and experts from the industry. We are grateful to Marriott International for believing in this association as this will truly help us raise the bar and work towards creating future leaders in the hospitality industry,” said Nasir Shaikh.
