Career in Hospitality
The service industry is one of the most flourishing industries all over the world. The hospitality industry all over the world has always looked to people who are the best match to the job profile available. It has always offered the most lucrative benefits for people with the required skill sets.
The hotel industry is growing over 20% annually and to keep pace with this unprecedented growth, in the next 5
years there will be huge demand in hospitality industry. Hotels are amongst the most visible
and important infrastructure requirement for economic development of any
country.
Career in hospitality is an option for the students, who love challenges, are innovative and dashing and
love to mix with people. This career is very exciting and highly remunerative as well.
They not only have glamour, but also get enviable amount of financial package from
their employers. Trained students in Hospitality Management are also in great demand,
in Airlines, Resorts, Restaurants, Shipping, Luxury Cruise liners and different Corporate
Sectors, etc.
The hospitality industry is service-oriented, and of necessity, labor-intensive. Sometimes
this career involves long hours of working and maybe overnight stay we well. Hence there
are always problem of attracting and retaining qualified workers. The hospitality industry
has long been criticized for offering compensation levels below those common in other
lines of business, but nowadays extra hours of working are well compensated by the
industry. In this current economic turmoil, employee training continues to be important
as hotel brands attempt to meet high customer expectations while exercising prudent
fiscal responsibility.
There are various places where demand for hospitality exists such as hotels, hospitals,
resorts, restaurants etc.
There are various courses available 6 months to 4 years.
Eligibility for above courses
 For 1-year diploma:
Class X or XII pass with minimum aggregate performance of 50 per cent.
For 3 or 4 year bachelor degree programme:
Class XII or equivalent pass with a minimum of 50 per cent.
For 2-year PG Diploma:
The applicant must be a graduate of any stream.
MSc in Hospitality Administration:
BSc in Hospitality Administration Certificate courses: 10+2 or equivalent.
The cost of doing the course can vary, depending on the course structure & the
name of the institution. Once after working the necessary experience had been obtained
then one can be expected to be rewarded handsomely. A student of hospitality should
not expect hundreds of dollars at the initial stage. One has to work for few years at the
entry level with fewer wages and later the salary depends on the experience and expertise
of the person.
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