Hospitality Management

The scope of hospitality management is wide and growing rapidly due to the expansion of tourism, travel, food services, and luxury industries worldwide. This field offers diverse career opportunities across both national and international markets.

Students who pursue hospitality management can build careers in:
• Hotels & Resorts – front office, housekeeping, F&B service, culinary operations
• Airlines & Airports – ground staff, cabin crew, customer handling
• Cruise Lines – onboard hotel and food service roles
• Event & Wedding Management – planning and operations
• Travel & Tourism – tour operations, travel consulting, customer support
• Hospitality in Healthcare – front desk, guest relations
• Culinary Arts & Bakery – chefs, commis, kitchen assistants
• Luxury Retail & Customer Experience Sectors

The industry offers fast growth, overseas opportunities, and a stable demand for trained professionals. With globalization, hospitality graduates can work in countries such as Dubai, Singapore, Maldives, and Europe, where skilled staff are highly valued.

If you want strong practical training and globally recognised diplomas, Servo IHM Dehradun is a good option to consider. They offer UK-certified programs, modern labs, international internships, and solid placements.

If you're 32 and already have a B.A., you can still build a good career in Hotel Management. People often think HM is only for 18–20-year-olds, but that's not true. The industry values people who are responsible, well-spoken, and mature — and age actually helps in roles that deal directly with guests.

To be honest, the starting phase might feel a little slow. But because you're older and more stable than fresh-out-of-school students, you usually grow faster. Supervisors and managers prefer someone who understands responsibility.

The real opportunities you can look at are:

• Front office or guest relations (maturity is a plus)

• Airport ground staff or customer service

• Cruise ships (they don't care about age, just fitness and training)

• Corporate hospitality in banks, IT companies, and MNCs

• Events and banquets

• Restaurant and café management

Starting salaries are usually in the ₹18,000–30,000 range depending on the city and company. It improves with experience, especially if you move to airports, airlines, cruises, or corporate setups. Cruise lines and overseas jobs pay very well.

If you're someone who likes interacting with people, doesn't mind a bit of hustle, and wants a field with long-term stability and growth, HM is a solid option even at 32. If you're looking for a very high starting salary, then maybe it won't feel rewarding in the first year, but long-term, the field is steady and opens a lot of doors.