SAMHI Hotels Limited, one of India’s leading branded hotel ownership and asset management platforms, has successfully concluded the SAMHI Management Development Programme (MDP) in collaboration with the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH). The bespoke initiative focused on building leadership, innovation, and strategic management capabilities among SAMHI’s senior executives.
Launched in February 2025, the MDP brought together leaders from properties operating under global brands such as Marriott and IHG. The curriculum combined theory with real-world applications through workshops, case studies, and mentorship, focusing on finance, people leadership, sales and marketing strategy, and storytelling as a tool for guest engagement.
Ashish Jakhanwala, Chairman, Managing Director & CEO, SAMHI Hotels, said the programme fostered collaboration across brands and strengthened leadership resilience in a dynamic market.
Dilip Puri, Founder & Executive Chairman, ISH, added that the initiative went beyond classroom learning to explore the “human and creative dimensions” of hospitality leadership.
The collaboration underscores SAMHI and ISH’s shared vision of nurturing future-ready leaders and driving excellence across India’s hospitality landscape.
