Profile: TGIG (Founder-Mr. Cletus Fernandes)

Overview

Institute Name: The GUEST Institute Goa (TGIG)
Business Type: Sole Proprietorship
Industry: Skill Development / Skill Education
Location: Hno. 72, Opp. Fr. Agnel Higher Secondary school, Tiswadi, northGoa, Goa, India 403204.

Contact details: Mobile#: +91 9765831287 / email: cletus78@gmail.com                

  alternative email: cletus@theguestinstitute.org

The GUEST Institute, established in 2017 by Mr. Cletus Fernandes, is proudly serving the community with exceptional Skill Based hospitality education.

Our journey began by offering short-term certificate courses in Food & Beverage service, laying a strong foundation for our future endeavours.

In 2019, we were affiliated with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development & entrepreneurship, Government of India, acting as a trusted training provider for employment generation programs like PMKVY 2.0 & 3.0.

In 2022, we achieved a significant milestone by securing a prestigious international affiliation from Skill Development Council of Canada (SDC Cananda). This affiliation empowers our students to pursue paid Diploma and Certificate Courses in Various sectors of Hospitality Including advance studies in Cruise lines, opening doors to exciting global opportunities in the hospitality sector.

Vision: Redefining Hospitality Education AtThe GUEST Institute Goa, we envision a future where Skill based Hospitality education transcends textbooks. We are committed to delivering a comprehensive learning experience that equips students with the necessary tools for success. Our meticulously designed programs focus on fostering the skills, knowledge, and mindset required to thrive in the dynamic global hospitality industry.

Mission: Empowering Hospitality Professionals Our mission is to ignite the passion within aspiring hospitality professionals and empower them to reach their full potential. We achieve this by blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation in all aspects of hospitality management.

Mr. Cletus Fernandes has written several Hospitality Books related to the institutes Curriculum and published it for general audience through Notion Press. Link below https://notionpress.com/store/s?NP_Books%5Bquery%5D=cletus+fernandes&USOURCE=null&UMEDIUM=null&UCAMPAIGN=null&UCONTENT=null&UTERM=null&IUSOURCE=null&IUMEDIUM=null&IUCAMPAIGN=null&IUCONTENT=null&IUTERM=null&AFFILIATE=null&IAFFILIATE=null&IREFERRER=direct&LREFERRER=direct&ILANDPAGE=https%3A%2F%2Fnotionpress.com%2F&VISITS=1

Bio- Data

 Cletus Fernandes

• Hno. 697/1A, Malwara, Agassaim  •  Tiswadi, Goa 403204 

•   +91 9765831287 / 8237027199

•   cletus@theguestinstitute.org / cletus78@gmail.com

• Date of Birth: 25th September 1978 

? About Cletus

Has been in the Hospitality Industry since 1998 with experience in Hotels, Cruise lines, Faculty and institutional Head in operations & management including content creation for Hospitality trainings.

 Is also an Author of 8 Hospitality books used as text books for various international certificate and Diploma programs.

Founded The GUEST Institute Goa (TGIG), offering Various Skill based courses since 2017.

? Experience

17th May 2017 – Till Date

Founder• Centre Head • The GUEST Institute Goa (TGIG), Pilar, Goavelha, Goa.

17th August 2015 – 05th May 2017

Faculty • Centre Head • Swiss Alpine Centre – (Institute of Hotel Management) Utorda, Goa

21st August 2000 – 31st July 2015

Senior waiter / Butler Supervisor/ In-suite Captain/ Dining room waiter/ Assistant Waiter/ Assistant Housekeeping Manager / Linen Valet/ Pettry officer Steward• Bahamas Celebration/ Silversea Cruises/ V ships / Seascape / Costa Cruise lines • International Cruise Companies

*1998 – 2000 F&b Steward – Cidade de Goa / Restaurant Captain – Hotel Nova Goa. (India)

•  Participated numerous workshops and training related to Skill Development & entrepreneurship during the period 2018 – 2024. (Including PMKVY 2.0 & 3.0)

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Thank you Note:

Finally, a Big Thank you to Indian icon awards powered by The Herald India for this award of “Best Skills Coaching” 2026.

A BIG THANK YOU!!!