Hotel Management in India is rapidly becoming one of the most sought
after academic courses. India is fast turning out to be a hot tourist
destination. The number of tourists and business visitors visiting India
has gone up manifolds in recent years. This has greatly increased the
demand for hotel rooms and consequently hotel professionals. Tourism
industry is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years and is slated
to become one of the biggest employment providers in India.
Hotel Industry has a great variety in terms of size, clientele it aims
to serve, and its location. However, for the efficient functioning of
any hotel, work is divided among key departments. These include:
Catering Department, Front Office Department, Housekeeping Department,
Accounting Department, Marketing Department, Personnel Department et al.
Hotel management courses in India include
Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management: These courses are open to
the students after the completion of class XII. Admissions to these
courses are made on the basis of entrance examination. Communication
skills and aptitude for working in hotel industry are essential for
admission to these courses.
Post Diploma Courses in Hotel Management: Students passing out
of hotel management courses can also pursue specialized training. These
courses are of 6 months/ 1year duration. The areas of specialization are
Dietetics & Nutrition/ Housekeeping/ Travel & Tourism/ Front
Office & Tourism Management/ Specialized Hotel Management.
There are a number of hotel management institutes in India which are at
par with the best in the world. Here is a list of some of the top hotel
management institutes in India:
