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Career In Hotel Management

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The hospitality industry is indistinguishably linked with its overall economic prosperity and resourcefulness. Today hospitality industry is contributing a lot in overall growth of the economy. Hospitality industry is also directly proportionate to the inbound tourism to any particular country. The various countries of the world like India, China, Mexico and Iraq, that were the seats of ancient civilizations, are till date the most favourite destinations of the tourists from all corners of the globe.

Hence career in Hotel management will have immense scope in terms of career opportunity for the aspirants who are looking their career in hotel industry in this era of globalization.

Duration & Skills needed

Usually Hotel Management in India are of three-year duration leading to the grant of a diploma / degree but some degree courses are also of four years duration.

Friendly, helpful, outgoing personality, ability to take responsibility, flexibility, creativity, flair, tact, a methodical approach, organising and administrative ability, visual imagination, physical stamina, polite behavior are some of the credentials demanded in this course. One must develop these traits slowly and gradually for successful career in hotel management.

Entrance Exam

To get entry in Hotel Management colleges in India one has to go through the entrance exam conducted by National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology.

Eligibility & Job Prospects

A student who has passed the Std XII (10+2) or equivalent examination in any stream with English as the medium of instruction can apply for admission.

Major areas for job: general operations, front office, sales & Marketing, food & beverage and house keeping

Hotel Management Institutes in India

Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore, Institute of Hotel Management,Bihar, Institute of Hotel Management, Bhopal , Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh, Institute of Hotel Management, Jodhpur, Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi are some of premium hotel management colleges in India.

Hotel Management Courses :-

Hotels have always being amongst the most visible and important aspects of a country's infrastructure. Hotel industry is a closely linked one to the tourism industry. Promotion of tourism and rapid industrial progress are the major factors boosting this sector. It is a glamorous profession which has a bright future.

With increasing globalization, career opportunities in this field are not only limited within the country but there are chains of hotels which operate internationally providing scope of a career abroad. With the growth of hotel industry propelled by foreign and domestic tourism and business travel, the demand for professionals in this field has increased.

Ample job opportunities lie in this sector. After the successful completion of course job offers exist in Hotel & Restaurant management, Airline Catering and Cabin Services, Club management, Cruise Ship Hotel Management, Hotel and Tourism Associations, Guest Houses, Forest Lodges, Hospital administration and catering, Catering departments of railways, banks, armed forces, shipping companies etc.. Apart from these, teaching line is always opened and one can become entrepreneur as well after pursuing hotel management studies.

Top Hotel Management Institutes in India:

Some of the major institutes which offer various hotel management courses are:

1 Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore
2 Institute of Hotel Management,, Bihar
3 Institute of Hotel Management, Bhopal
4 Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management,Chandigarh
5 Institute of Hotel Management, Jodhpur and other branches in India
6 Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi
7 Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development †Delhi
8 Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) †Manipal
9 Christ College †Bangalore
10 Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management, Ooty
11 Rizvi College of Hotel Management, Mumbai



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