Jumat, 08 Juli 2011

A Career in Hotel Management

Hospitality industry is one industry which depends a lot on serving people. People working for this industry radiate our mannerisms, culture, tradition, eating habits etc.
That's why people who are a part of this industry should not only be proficient in whatever they are doing but must also efficiently reflect our way of living.

Besides the training provided by the hotel management institutes, a pleasant smile, a charming personality, an impressive outlook and good communication skills are some of the additional characteristics that are required to be a part of this field. As they first impression is the last impression, so the first impression is mainly given by the officials of a hotel. The kinds of jobs that are a part of the hotel industry are that of a lobby manager, chef, receptionist, hotel manager etc.

These jobs are responsible for boosting confidence among employees as they are exposed to new things and new people all the time. Their constant interaction with tourists and other guests broadens their horizons leading to a better confidence level.

Hotel management is one such course where students learn these characteristics and with increasing globalization, career opportunities in this field are growing not only within the country but there are chains of hotels which operate internationally providing scope of a career abroad. It is indeed a glamorous profession which provides one a lot of exposure and has a bright future. With the growth of hotel industry being augmented by foreign and domestic tourism and business travel, there is an impressive increase in the demand for well trained quality personnel.

Hotels are a part of the most visible and important aspects of a country's infrastructure. Hotel industry is very closely linked to the tourism industry. Any change or progress in the tourism industry leads to the growth of hotel industry. In fact, the recent liberalization of trade and opening up of economy will further lead to revolutionary growth in the sector.

Career opportunities in this field are not only limited within the country anymore and there are chains of hotels which operate internationally as well that provide scope of a career abroad.

In hotel management, the diversity of experience is greater than in any other profession. Hotel industry requires combination of various skills like management, food and beverage service, housekeeping, front office operation, sales and marketing, accounting. These days, the rise in corporate activity as well as the increase in travel activity of people has made the hotel industry a very competitive one.

Eligibility criteria: One can either enter this field directly or after training through hotel management institutes. Those who want enter the field directly, vacancies are generally advertised in the newspapers and the minimum qualification required is graduation with 50% marks.

Career Prospects and Job Options: Main departments in the hotel are Operations, Front office, House keeping, Food and Beverages, Accounting, Engineering/ Maintenance, Sales and Security.

Remuneration: After finishing the diploma course or the bachelor's course, a graduate is initially hired as a trainee.

Course Details:
The duration of hotel management training varies between 6 months and 3 years, depending upon the type of course.

Job Prospects:
There are lots of lucrative and interesting openings for the hotel management graduates in various fields like: :
- Hotel & Restaurant management
- Airline Catering and Cabin Services
- Club management
- Cruise Ship Hotel Management
- Hospital administration and catering
- Hotel and Tourism Associations
- Forest Lodges
- Guest Houses
- Institutional Management (supervising canteens in college, schools, in factories, company guest houses etc.)
- Catering departments of railways, banks, armed forces, shipping companies etc.
- Hotel and catering institutes
- Self employment

And now with the coming of Common Wealth Games in India, there are a lot of new hotels coming up. These new hotels will require more man power, which is definitely a boon for those looking at a career in this field. In fact, many real estate industries are now foraying into hospitality to come up with newer hotels for the Games. So, it is not a bad time to enter the hotel industry and gain some experience. Even if you don't want to be a part of this industry forever, it can give you a good start to your career.

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