The travel and tourism industry, along with the related sectors contributing to it, is expected to grow in leaps and bounds in the coming years. A job in this industry can be highly exciting and adventurous and even pays well. Though it was slow to take off in this country, the government's initiatives in this field are uncovering a bright future for those who want to make a career in this field. The hospitality industry is one of the key drivers of growth among the service sector in India. The growth in the hospitality sector and its contributions to the GDP will continue to be substantially higher than other sectors of the economy on the back of huge tourism potential in the country.

Golden Threshold Training program gives a new dimension to higher education in Hospitality Management. School of Vocational Education, TISS, manages the academic aspect, covering theory classes and conducting examinations, over six semesters according to approved syllabus. The students will learn on-the-job, in IHCL hotels, as per professionally drawn schedule, covering all aspects of Hotel Management. IHCL will guide, train, mentor and monitor on-the-job training, with periodic formal evaluations. On successful completion of 6 semesters and corresponding practical training in IHCL hotels, TISS will award Bachelor degree (Bachelor in Hotel Management). IHCL will pay a stipend covering cost of tuition fees and meeting some other expenses.

Deserving students will be offered career opportunities with IHCL upon graduation. On joining IHCL, the students can progress in their careers as per the career progression policies of the company.

The option to join Hotelier Development Program (in-house Taj Management Training Program) or Hotels Operations Training (in-house Taj Supervisory Training Program) will also be open on program completion. The students will not be required to fill any bond and will be free to pursue any available opportunities in any other company or pursue further studies upon completion of the degree program