Career opportunities on Hotel management

Career opportunities on Hotel management

India has been ranked the second fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the world. As per a recent estimate, over the next ten years, the annualized real growth in demand for travel and tourism is expected to grow by 8.8 per cent for India. Travel and tourism within the country is also increasing. This has resulted in increased occupancy levels at hotels and holiday resorts as well as increased interest in the course of hotel management. Needless to say, growth in travel and tourism industry has translated into growth in hospitality industry, with increase in job opportunities for those who want to make a career in this booming industry.


Educational Qualifications
National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, a registered Society functioning as the apex body for education and training in Hotel Management and Catering Technology is the premier institute imparting education and training in the field. It was set up by the Central Ministry of Tourism in the year 1982 for development of human resources for the Hotel and Catering Industry. The Council performs a key role in creating a modern and model training system to meet the varied and changing manpower needs for different segments of the Hotel and Catering Industry. The council has various affiliated colleges which conduct a number of courses in different aspects of the hospitality sector, catering to the needs of various sections of the industry. Courses such as B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration, M.Sc. Hospitality Administration, P. G. Diploma in Accommodation Operation & Management, P. G. Diploma in Dietetics and Hospital Food Service, Craftsmanship course in Food Production, Craftsmanship course in Food and Beverage Service, Diploma in Food Production, Diploma in Food & Beverage Service, Diploma in Front Office Operation, Diploma in House Keeping Operation, Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery are some of the courses conducted by the institutes which may be pursued to carve a career in the hotel management industry.


Admission to courses
There are different admission criteria for gaining admission to these courses. For example, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Hospitality and Hotel Administration is a 3 year Programme and minimum eligibility is 10 + 2 of Indian education system or equivalent with 50 % marks. For Master of Science (M.Sc) in Hospitality Administration, which is a 2 year Programme eligibility is 50% marks in B.Sc (H.M) or 3 year Diploma in H.M. with Graduation. The Craftsmanship course in Food Production involves 1 Year + 6 months Internship and minimum eligibility is 10th Class Pass (of 10+2 system) and so on. The competition to gain admission is stiff as demand is very much.

Skills Required
Hospitality industry thrives on the concept of service. Hence attitude and aptitude for service is the key element for success in the field. Patience and perseverance and ability to maintain cool and composure even in adverse conditions is the key to success in the field. More often, candidates are required to put long hours and hence ability to work hard is also very important for success.

Compensation
This is a rewarding career and compensation packages are very good. Starting salary in most start hotels is around 35000/- to 50000/- per month which also shoots up with right experience and talent. Perks of offices such as subsidized accommodation and free food are other added attractions of the profession.