Hotel Management: A Professional Course worth Having

A hotel manager or hotelier is someone who takes care of the hotel or lodge or resort. In theory it doesn’t sound like the most exciting or fun job to have. But since a long time hotel management was one of the few jobs which was accepted in India even though it was not really a stable profession.

Hotel management colleges in India have thrived on thousands of applicants who wanted to break away from the shackles of the mundane 9 to 5 job structure and wanted to do something different. Here are 5 reasons why hotel management is still an exciting profession.

1.       Hotel management is in today's time a very satisfying and fulfilling job. And there are a ton of hotel management college that give very professional quality and expert level teaching to its students.

2.       The setting of these institutes is very beautiful. Since they require big grounds to be able to teach all the skills of the hospitality sector that’s why they are usually a little away from the more populated areas. And because of that, the area of these institutes is very beautiful, and pleasing to the eye.

3.       Besides just learning hotel management, the students can also take tourism courses in India to be able to better understand the hospitality sector. That way you not only have a professional degree but also have good knowledge to be able to make it in that sphere too.

4.       Actually tourism courses in India are on a rise too considering the amazing travelling opportunities connected to such a course. But you don’t necessarily have to pursue a different course for that. You can very well have amazing opportunities to travel from doing just hotel management too.

5.       There are a number of more reasons to consider this job for its pay, hotel managers generally make a good sum of money and there is also a lot of room for growth, you can try to gain experience in any sector of the hotel business you want.

Why travel and tourism?

So, while I watch my sister graduate from high school, I contemplate about what career options I can advise her about? With the last generations taking over engineering and doctor, I wish I can suggest my sister something that would really not be that monotonous but where she enjoys her work and grows into an independent women. I searched through various online portals, went through career websites and then zeroed in on what I thought was best and exciting for her. I suggested her to take up those travel and tourism courses, because it is a profile which always keeps you on your toes and energetic. Here’s my reasons to why travel and tourism? Have a read:

·         A growing industry:

According to recent statistics, Tourism is the world’s largest and fastest growing industry with a total economic contribution to the world’s economy of $2 trillion and over 100 million jobs! While there are awfully lot number of people who believe that travel and tourism is just what you call a vacation, but it is so much more than that. Travel and tourism generates a great number of jobs, incomes and tax revenues. This money often provides the additional revenue needed for local businesses to remain financially stable.

·         Great opportunities:

Travel and tourism is a very competitive industry. Every country ensures that they get a steady flow of tourist and travellers who can contribute towards the destination country’s revenues and other taxes. Therefore, opportunities are galore, the positions range from front-line executives or operations, to supervisory and management positions that involve people management skills, to influential and challenging positions at the executive or entrepreneur level in national and international organizations, all of which are aimed at customer satisfaction.

Just like a hotel management career, a career in travel and tourism is also as demanding, but on the plus side you get to travel, experience new cultures and befriend new people. You would never get bored of the monotonous schedule, because you would not have one!! Yes no doubt it keeps you on your toes, but it takes you places too!

Getting your hotel noticed just got easier!

The hospitality industry of India has grown tremendously over the last few years. India is undoubtedly a great tourist destination and hence it comes as no surprise that India’s tourism sector contributes a significant amount to its GDP and supports millions of jobs. But owing to the presence of a multitude of hotels in India, not all become equally successful. My friend who pursued a course in hotel management from the best hotel management institute in India works in a great hotel in Goa. But in order to make it well-known, he had to work hard. So if you too are struggling to get your hotel noticed, here are some tips for you: 

                             

1.      Word-of-mouth

India might be a developing country, but we Indians love to travel and then share our travel experiences with our near and dear ones. Travellers would recommend your hotel to their friends and family only if they are satisfied. And what contributes to that satisfaction, you may ask; cleanliness and hygiene, efficient staff, good food, and value for money- all of which you must have been taught in your hotel management college-  if you take care of these basic factors, your hotel would do great!

2.      Social media

Marketing through social media is the latest and most useful trend at present. Making your own hotel page, posting regularly, running online contests, etc. are great ways to enhance your hotel visibility. In fact, your patrons too can contribute to your visibility. For instance, when I recently visited Amritsar with my friends, ‘checking in’ is the first thing we did on entering our rooms.

3.      Reviewing websites

The tech-savvy people never book hotels without screening through the online reviews on websites. When your guests are checking out, you could politely ask them to review on a travel website you are listed on. Good reviews get you great publicity. But for the reviews to be good, you have make efforts to make your hotel actually worthy. 

BE YOUR OWN GUIDE

Do you have a passion for travelling across the world? And do you get fascinated by different cultures and traditions of the world? Well then, a hotel management and tourism course is just the right course for you. While a hotel management college teaches you about the hospitality, a course in tourism gives you the opportunity to maximize career opportunities in this rapidly growing industry. And I believe that these two things are closely related, both involving the social connect with people, if we talk about the big picture.

But sometimes I feel that you don’t even require a travel and tourism course to be a guide. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow and understand the people. You’re all set to take people to the places you have been to and have knowledge about. I, for example would love to take people to the places that I have travelled, Udaipur being one of my top favorites. Udaipur is called the city of lakes and travelling to Udaipur was one of the best experiences I have had. It has beautiful lakes and magnificent palaces. City Palace, one of the major tourist attractions, is a grand conglomeration of several buildings, towers and balconies. It is a grand monument which gives you the feel of a castle. A lot of foreigners are seen roaming around in the Palace enjoying the Royal cultural heritage. It also has a small gallery which boasts of royal artifacts. The Palace offers splendid views of Lake Pichola, which is another major tourist attraction of this city. Then there is Saheliyon ki Badi which is more like a park, with lights lit up in all the possible colors, giving you a royal treatment. Sunset Point at the top of Sajjangarh fort provides awesome view of Sunset that once experienced, can never be forgotten. Then there is Fatehsagar Lake, Shilpagram and Lake Place which are some of the other beautiful sights of Udaipur.