Sustainability in Hospitality - Induction Training (Virtual)

Future-Proof Your Hospitality Career

The hospitality industry is undergoing a transformation. Around the world, hotels, restaurants, food service businesses, and tourism operators are embracing sustainability, plant-based innovation, inclusive hospitality practices, and responsible business models.

The question is no longer whether sustainability will shape the future of hospitality, it is whether you will be prepared for it.

Join Luma Institute's Sustainability in Hospitality Induction Training, an intensive virtual learning experience designed for hospitality students, chefs, culinary professionals, hotel management graduates, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to stay ahead of industry trends.

In just three hours, you'll gain practical insights into the emerging skills, concepts, and opportunities that are shaping the future of food and hospitality.

Program Details

Date: 13 June 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (IST)
Format: Live Virtual Training (Zoho Virtual)
Trainer: Narhari Gupta, Program Director, Luma Institute
Fee: INR 199 (Scholarship Pricing)

Why Attend?

Today's hospitality leaders are expected to understand far more than food and service. They must be able to navigate sustainability challenges, changing consumer expectations, emerging food technologies, and global hospitality trends.

This induction training helps participants:

• Understand the future direction of the hospitality industry
• Learn the fundamentals of sustainable hospitality
• Explore growing opportunities in plant-based and alternative protein sectors
• Develop awareness of global sustainability standards and SDGs
• Understand inclusive hospitality practices and DEI principles
• Build skills that are increasingly valued by employers and industry leaders
• Connect with a growing network of sustainability-focused hospitality professionals

What You Will Learn

Global Hospitality Trends

Discover how changing consumer behaviour, climate concerns, wellness tourism, and conscious travel are reshaping hospitality worldwide.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Hospitality

Learn how hospitality businesses contribute to global sustainability goals and why sustainability is becoming a business necessity.

Plant-Based Innovation

Understand the rapidly growing plant-based food sector and its impact on menus, culinary innovation, and consumer demand.

Alternative Proteins

Explore emerging protein sources and how they are influencing the future of food production and hospitality.

Allergen-Friendly Menu Design

Learn the fundamentals of creating safer, more inclusive dining experiences for guests with dietary restrictions and food allergies.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Understand how inclusive hospitality practices create better guest experiences and stronger workplace cultures.

Career Pathways in Sustainable Hospitality

Explore emerging careers, entrepreneurial opportunities, and future-focused professional pathways within hospitality and food systems.

Networking in Sustainable Hospitality

Learn how to build meaningful connections with professionals, organisations, and communities working towards a more sustainable future.

Spotting Greenwashing

Develop the ability to distinguish genuine sustainability initiatives from misleading environmental claims in the food and hospitality industry.

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for:

• Hospitality students
• Hotel management students
• Culinary arts students
• Chefs and aspiring chefs
• Restaurant professionals
• Food entrepreneurs
• Hospitality educators
• Sustainability enthusiasts
• Tourism and travel professionals

No prior sustainability knowledge is required.

What You Will Receive

Certificate of Completion

Receive a program completion certificate from Luma Institute upon successful participation.

Community Access

Gain complimentary access to the Climate Smart Chefs community and stay connected with industry professionals, opportunities, events, and future initiatives.

Industry Insights

Access practical knowledge that complements traditional hospitality education and helps you stay ahead of evolving industry expectations.

About Luma Institute

Luma Institute is dedicated to advancing sustainability, innovation, and inclusion within hospitality and food systems. Through education, training programs, industry partnerships, and community-building initiatives, Luma empowers hospitality professionals to create a more resilient and responsible future for food.

Limited Seats Available

The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly. The professionals who understand sustainability, innovation, and future food systems today will be the ones leading the industry tomorrow.

Reserve your seat and take the first step toward becoming a future-ready hospitality professional.