The Flourishing Hotel Management Industry and Job Opportunities

The liberalisation of trade and commerce and opening up of economy is leading to revolutionary growth in the sector of hotel industry. One of the most vital aspects of the infrastructure of a country, hotel industry is linked to tourism industry quite closely. There has been a boost to hoteliering due to rapid industrial progress and promotion of tourism and there has been a mad rush to India over the last couple of years owing to the intensified business opportunities. Increase in corporate activity has resulted in greater number of business trips; more people are travelling on holidays and hotel industry has become a competitive one.

This has elevated number of hotels, occupancy levels and room rates as well. The increase in room rates for hotels in India in quite significant. Increasing globalisation has given rise to more career opportunities in the field of hotel industry; career opportunities are not limited within the boundaries of this country only, multiple chains of hotels operating internationally are providing scopes for lucrative career abroad.

A career in hotel industry means a profession with tremendous possibilities. Being propelled by domestic and foreign tourism and business travel, the hotel industry of India has got a huge boost and this has led to the increasing demand for well trained quality personnel.

To build a successful career in hotel industry it is important to be proficient and skilled in various fields like food and beverage service, management, accounting, front office operation, housekeeping and sales and marketing. According to the tourism ministry, at current trend, demand for hotels will soar in the coming years to accommodate the travellers. The shortage of hotels rooms is fuelling hotel room rates across the country. Tremendous pull of opportunities paving the way for hotel chains seeking growth. The demand-supply disparity is going to result in an increase in room rates and occupancy.

With planning and development going on at different stages, large number of getting added up in the coming days. The global hotel giants are flocking to India and opting for Joint Ventures. Hundreds of hotel projects have been approved by the Government and almost half of these are luxury hotels. Manpower requirements in the industry are increasing tremendously. Huge scopes and growth opportunities have made many aspiring young individuals take up hotel management as their career.  

The top hotel management colleges in India are playing a big role in creating skilled professionals in this filed. A top name in the field, NIPS is playing a leading role by providing the students with a world class contemporary education in the field of hotel management. The AICTE, WBUT and WBSCTE recognised institute and a pioneer and top hotel management college in Eastern India, NIPS is helping the students to have an edge over others and be the future leaders.