Novotel Hyderabad Airport Marks International Youth Day

Hyderabad: On the occasion of International Youth Day, Novotel Hyderabad Airport hosted second-year students from the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) for an immersive interaction focused on the evolving hospitality industry and the opportunities shaping the careers of its next generation of professionals. The event brought together the hotel’s leadership team and young hospitality aspirants for an open, interactive dialogue on careers, technology, leadership, and the future of guest experiences.

Moving beyond a conventional industry interaction, the event was designed as a conversation between leaders and future leaders. Students engaged directly with the hotel’s senior leadership, sharing their perspectives about what they can expect from careers in hospitality, the impact of AI on the industry, opportunities to work across the world, and the importance of industrial training in India.

The leadership team from Novotel Hyderabad Airport included Sukhbir Singh, General Manager; Karthikeyan R, Director of Operations; Amanna Raju, Executive Chef; Mayank Uniyal, Director of Sales & Marketing; Rajaraman Vadivelu, Director of Finance; Dharaniswar Das, Director of People & Culture; and Jitendra Singh, Director of Food & Beverage. Drawing on their respective areas of expertise, they shared insights on the evolving hospitality industry, the skills and qualities employers value in young professionals, and what Gen Z can expect as they begin their careers. Discussions covered mentorship and career growth, adaptability and leadership, commercial awareness and sustainability, AI and digital storytelling, service excellence and personalization, as well as the balance between creativity, discipline and consistency in the culinary profession.

Plating workshop by the NHA culinary team

Speaking to the students, Sukhbir Singh, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport, said, “We are at the cusp of a significant change, with technology making hospitality increasingly digital. But I believe this will give us more time for what truly matters – creating meaningful human connections. We are in the human business, the experience business. Technology will assist us and take care of many mundane tasks, but it cannot replace the warmth and authenticity of human interaction. As you begin your careers, stay curious, stay open-minded, and stay authentic. The quality of your professional journey will be shaped by the questions you ask, the experiences you seek, and your willingness to keep learning.”

Mr. Sukhbir Singh, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport, addressing the students.

The event also featured an interactive culinary workshop led by Executive Chef Amanna Raju, which introduced students to the creative and technical aspects of plating, followed by a hands-on plating exercise and an opportunity for participants to present their creations.

Through the initiative, Novotel Hyderabad Airport reinforced its focus on strengthening industry-academia engagement while creating meaningful opportunities for young talent to understand the realities, possibilities, and evolving expectations of a career in hospitality.

Novotel Hyderabad Airport Marks International Youth Day

Moving beyond a conventional industry interaction, the event was designed as a conversation between leaders and future leaders.

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