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.
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