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Hotel Management - An introduction- 12-Jun-2009

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In this modern World, we evaluate the economical development of a country in terms of the hospitality services of that country.

Global Tourists like to see India, China and Iran who have their ancient culture and civilization as their exclusive identity mark. The essential part of Tourism Department is Hotel Management. In today�s scenario of globalization, the field of Hotel Management has developed tremendously and provides numerous job opportunities.

The Department of Hotel Management provides in a balanced ratio studies in Administration, serving of Foodstuff and Beverages, House keeping, Front office Administration, Marketing and Accounting. Hence, this study of Hotel Management is received with warm reception and high opinion.

To serve the need of the inland and foreign travellers, the demand for hotels has been steadily increasing and hence the demand for those persons who have studied this course and finished their training has also been increased. In india, the number of persons studying this course is steadily increasing in the 19 institutions that function under National Hotel Management Council and also in private Hotel Management colleges.

Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development at Delhi, IIHM of Taj group, Welcome Group Graduate Hotel Management School at Manipal are highly prominent institutions. The Oberoi Council receives nearly 23,000 applications for its 90 seats.

Educational Sections

This course offers training in four important sections.

Front Office
House Keeping
Food and Beverages
Kitchen

In general, special studies and training are offered. In addition to this, they provide training in Law, Economics, Accountancy, Administration, Foreign Language Study, Sales, Marketing and Practical Training.

The basic qualification for joining this course is Plus 2. Institutions under National Council conduct three-year Diploma courses whereas the Private institutions run four-year Degree courses.

At the National Level Entrance Examinations, questions in Reasoning, English, General Knowledge and General Science are asked. Besides Group Discussions and Interview are also conducted.

If a person wants to stand out in this field, he must be friendly, trustworthy, straightforward, hardworking and patient. These qualities can be nurtured during studies itself.

Job Sectors

Those who have completed this course have numerous job opportunities in Hotels, Restaurants, Airline Catering and Cable Service, Club Management, Cruise Ship Management , Hospital Administration, Catering Hotel, Tourism Administration, Forest Restaurants and Guest Houses.

At the Start, they are recruited as Trainees. As soon as they complete training, they receive nearly Rs.7000-9000 as salary. Those who have exemplary skill can easily get a handsome salary.

How to select an institution?

As there are numerous institutions, the students are baffled with the selection of the institution. However, the institution you wish to join must have good infrastructure and Faculty. The students can understand that the Institution that develops good communicative skills, trains persons in English Language and teaches fundamental skill in maintaining good hospitality is said to be the best institution.

This can be verified with the students who have come out of the institution. The best institution that offers this kind of education in Madurai is Subbulakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science. This institution offers courses in BSc Hotel Management and Catering Science, Certificate courses and PG Diploma courses.

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