The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts celebrated the graduating Class of 2024 of the Leela Leadership Development Programme (LLDP) at The Leela Palace New Delhi. The gathering was attended by G20 Sherpa India Amitabh Kant who delivered the keynote address, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, Icons of India by The Leela and other industry stalwarts as well as the parents of the graduates.
LLDP is a tailored management training programme developed in partnership with the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) in alliance with Les Roches. Launched in May 2022, the programme has been designed to identify and groom the finest talent in the hospitality industry, shaping them into the luxury leaders of tomorrow.
Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, stated, “One of the core strengths of any successful hospitality brand lies in its people. At The Leela, we recognise that nurturing talent and leadership is pivotal to maintaining our position at the forefront of luxury hospitality. We are extremely proud of the Class of 2024 graduates. This milestone is a celebration to their journey, hard work and dedication, embodying the essence of Indian hospitality. These young leaders now join us as Assistant Managers, ready to contribute significantly as they carry forward our rich legacy guided by our ethos – Atithi Devo Bhava.”
The Class of 2024, consisting of 27 management trainees, completed a rigorous 15-month programme featuring a world-class curriculum tailored to the hospitality industry's needs and luxury consumer expectations.
Isha Goyal, Senior Vice President & Head – Human Resources, commented, "LLDP is not merely a training programme; it is a strategic initiative aimed at identifying and grooming the best talent in the industry to become the luxury leaders of tomorrow. This initiative aligns perfectly with our broader employee acquisition and retention strategy. By investing in our employees' development, we ensure that we not only attract top talent from the industry but also retain it by providing clear, progressive career paths."
