Hotel Management : A Popular Career Option

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Hotel management deals with the various aspects of management within a hotel. Being a part of the hospitality industry which is witnessing a high growth in recent days. The opportunities exist for hotel industry professionals are immense. Hotel industry is inherently linked to the tourism industry, so growth in the tourism sector has tremendous impact in the growth of hotel industry everywhere.

Talking about the course component of Hotel management, it includes both theoretical and practical learning courses offered in the field are- Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM), Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM), and Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management (PGDHM). Sometimes diplomas are offered with such allied subjects as hotel and catering management, housekeeping, bakery and confectionery, etc. The minimum qualification required for a diploma and bachelor course in hotel management is 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject. The duration for a DHM/BHM course is 1½-3 years, depending upon the institution. Higher studies like an M.Sc and one-year post graduate diploma or advance diploma courses are followed to enhance one’s ...
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After completing a degree or diploma in the field, one can join various hotels and restaurants spreading across the country. A hotel consists of many departments such as Operations, Front office, House keeping, Food and Beverages, Accounting, Engineering/ Maintenance, Sales and Security etc.Each department opens up different type of opportunities. Besides, the catering services of railways, airlines, shipping companies, banks, and defense sectors recruit these professionals. Professional hotel managers are always on demand.Those having a higher qualification may go for teaching at hotel management institutions. Self employment is an advantage in this field of profession. Professionals can start their own catering business to enjoy the freedom of work

Hotel management graduates need to undergo training before successfully placed in an organization. They may be recruited within a starting salary range of Rs 7,000 to Rs 10, 000. Joining a private organization will give you the salary you desire compared to public sector organisations.

Some of the best known hotel institutes are-
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai
Indian Institute of Hotel Management (run by the Taj Group of Hotels), Mumbai
The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), New Delhi
Manipal, Karnataka
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, New Delhi
The Oberoi School of Hotel Management, New Delhi
National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi
Delhi Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology,New Delhi

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