Hotel Management

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.

My sister completed her BHM course at Quantum University and I believe it was a great decision. The curriculum was comprehensive, covering food production, front-office, housekeeping, food & beverage service and hospitality marketing — giving her both theory and hands-on experience. She had access to modern labs and internships with real-hotel partners, which helped her build practical skills and confidence for the industry. The faculty were approachable and industry-savvy, and the university's approach allowed her to take interdisciplinary electives too — so she could shape her learning a bit more freely. Compared to the other option you mentioned, her experience at Quantum University gave her more flexibility, better exposure and a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.

Hotel Management courses cover a wide range of subjects that prepare students to run, manage, and deliver high-quality guest experiences across hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourism businesses. The major subjects include:

• Food Production – Culinary basics, kitchen operations, cooking techniques, global cuisines.

• Food & Beverage Service – Restaurant operations, service styles, bar management, menu planning.

• Front Office Management – Guest handling, reservations, check-in/check-out processes, communication skills.

• Housekeeping Operations – Room maintenance, hygiene protocols, laundry management, décor & ambiance planning.

• Hospitality Marketing & Sales – Branding, digital marketing, customer engagement, revenue strategies.

• Hotel Accounting & Financial Management – Budgeting, cost control, payroll, revenue management.

• Tourism & Travel Management – Travel operations, itinerary planning, tourism products, destination studies.

• Hospitality Law & Ethics – Safety norms, food laws, legal compliance in the hospitality industry.

• Facility Management – Maintenance, security, energy management within a hotel property.

• Soft Skills & Personality Development – Communication, grooming, leadership, teamwork.

• Event Management – Planning corporate events, weddings, banquets, and hospitality-based functions.

• Entrepreneurship in Hospitality – Starting restaurants, catering services, cafés, or boutique hotels.
  
  These subjects form the backbone of every Hotel Management program—and Chennais Amirta covers all of them thoroughly with strong practical training. My cousin is currently studying there, and the curriculum plus real-world exposure has helped him gain confidence and clarity about his hospitality career.