Utkal University

Hi,
Hotel and hospitality sector is an industry that has seen an immense boom in past few years in India. Though it is a very popular and money making industry in the west but India was not exposed to this industry well before the last decade. But, from past years this industry has been growing each year creating 20% more job opportunities year by year. Many people get confused that hotel management is related only to the hotel sector. No, it's a very vast industry. It's a hospitality sector that includes allied industries like bank, hospitals, BPOs, call centers, financial firms, stock markets and so on. So, first thing to remove from your mind is the idea that it is only related to hotels.
Now, coming on to the career opportunities there are 12 government and approximately 28 state owned colleges and a number of private colleges providing you with a degree of bachelor in hotel management/ travel and tourism. The best institutes among them are the top IHMs that are Delhi and Mumbai. IHM, Aurangabad and Welcome Group are also the leading private institutions. Selection in IHMs is through an exam NCHMCT JEE held in April. Another career opportunity is with Oberoi Hotels through their STEP program. You should google about it. Secure a good rank and start building your career here as it will provide you a lot of opportunities. This industry does not demand scholars but rather it demands smart people with practical knowledge about their subjects and a will to do hard work. English communication skills are must. You have to be extremely fluent in speaking English otherwise you will not be able to compete in this industry. After successfully completing your graduation you either work as a management trainee in some 5 star hotels or if your performance was extremely good, you can also get a managerial post directly. Other option is to go for higher studies and pursue MHM or MBA which will open new doors of opportunities.

Hi,
Career opportunities for travel and tourism degree holders exist both in the public and private sector. In the public sector, there are opportunities in the Directorates and Departments of Tourism of the center and the state as officers, information assistants, tourist guides, etc. Another good prospect for qualified tourism professionals are in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport and cargo companies, etc.
In the tourism department there are jobs as Reservation and counter staff, sales and marketing staff, Tour Planners and Tour guides. To enter in to this field you need to pursue a professional course in this sector. Top colleges which you can consider are Indian Institute of Computer and Hospitality Management (IICHM), Nadia (West Bengal), University of Technology and Management (UTM), Shillong and School of Arts and Tourism, Indore (Madhya Pradesh).

Hello Chandresh,
You can join any multi career option job oriented program offered by some reputed institute, which would help to switch your career options in future. You don't need to hold a three year degree or 2 year Diploma to enter into the hotel industry.
Below mentioned are the job opportunities:
1. Airlines: Air hostess, Airline ticketing, Airport ground services, Ramp handling, Dangerous goods, etc.
2. Travel: Tour coordinators, Reservation staff, Airline and travel BPOs, Tour operations, Front office, Customer service, etc.
3. Hospitality: F&B executives, Front office, Housekeeping, Administration, Cruise ships, Resorts, etc.
4. Cargo: Air cargo agencies, Import-export houses, Shipping departments of manufacturing companies, Consolidators, Travel management, etc.
All the best.