Avalon was represented by Ms. Preeti Malik, Vice- President & Head Avalon Academy, Earlier this year, Ms. Preeti Malik was also awarded the most prestigious Women in Franchising award by Franchising Association of India. Others that were present include Mr. Dinesh Chugh, Regional Head (North & East), Mr. Ritesh Singh, Marketing Head (North), Ms. Divyjyoti Mediratta, Area Sales Head, Delhi & Mr. Abhishek Gupta & Mrs. Seema Singhal Centre Heads, Avalon - NOIDA.

Avalon specialises in providing high quality training to aspirants interested in making a career in Aviation, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism industry, as well as preparing students for the corporate world.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Preeti Malik – Head, Avalon Academy said – ‘Avalon's training enhances human asset quality and productivity, and inculcates business and customer orientation, specifically attuned to the requirements of any modern industry. This is all a part and parcel of Avalon's professional approach to training, so as to ensure its students receive the best grounding for a high-flying career.

Emphasising on the quality infrastructure and international curriculum of Avalon, Ms. Malik said “Our courses have been developed with the help of industry professionals and are endorsed by domestic and international experts. The training centres are fully equipped to provide the student a real-life exposure to job situations.”

Avalon Academy has been providing quality aviation & hospitality training in the country. Today it is present in most of the metros & mini metros, offering world-class infrastructure facilities and training to the students. The NOIDA centre would offer the entire range of Avalon’s courses which include training programs for Cabin Crew, Ground Staff, Airport Management, BBA & MBA in Aviation & a Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management.

Avalon is one of the fastest expanding franchise companies in India, there are several players in this segment, including Air Hostess Academy, Frankfinn and many others. The education sector in India has 117 brands, as per the Official Directory of Franchising Association of India.

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The Franchising Association of India is a Membership Organisation of Franchisors, Franchisees, Vendors, Consultants, Financial Institutions and Students and others. Our services are dedicated to provide a one-stop shopping experience for franchising business and with membership of the prestigious World Franchise Council we have ongoing access to knowledge of the World accepted best practice related to Franchising in different areas of business activity as also networking contacts with the WFC member Franchising Associations in different parts of the world for generating new business opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs.

In recognition of the increasing role of franchising in the market place and the very beneficial positive contributions of franchising to the Indian economy, the franchisor and franchisee members of the FAI believe that franchising must reflect the highest principles and standards of fair business practices.

Mission
Tap the vast entrepreneurial energy available in the country by promoting the concept and practice of franchising in India.

Objectives
- Exchange and safeguard the business environment for franchising, both with regard to franchisors and franchisees
- Act as the resource centre for current and prospective franchisors, franchisees, the media and the Government.
- Disseminate knowledge to promote the concept of 'franchising' and propagate it as a healthy business practice.
- Establish a forum for discussion and deliberation on Franchising related matters and problems and help promote the interest of members by organising seminars, conferences and meetings.

Activities
To work towards achievement of the above mission and objectives our activities will include:
- Creation of appropriate forums for discussion of issues and problems related to Franchising.
- International linkages to promote - bringing in of foreign frachisors and best practice for doing business in India through Marketing India at International Expos and otherwise.
- Make representations to the Government with regard to legislative and other measures affecting the promotion of concept and practice of Franchising.
- Encouraging Bank and Venture Capital funding for franchisees.
-Publication of Franchising Successes
- Creation of India's most comprehensive Online Franchise Directory - which helps franchisors promote their business's and attract new franchisees.

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