What should I do after class 12th to pursue a career in the field of tourism and hospitality?

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Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Hi Savio, For this field, BHMCT will be the right programme! Even more importantly the choice of college matter ! Hospitality sector is always in demand for professionals with hospitality skills. Mainly these are taken by 5 star hotels, aviation, retail, shopping malls, culinary arts, cruise liners, concierge, restaurants etc. For their middle management and leadership positions. Starting salaries for hotel managers are in the region of INR 30,000 to 40,000 depending on the location and size of the hotel. In India, general managers earn, on average, 85,000 with a range of 50,000 to 200,000 or more for the largest, most prestigious hotels. LPU is one of the best options for Hotel management as it has: Best facilities, infrastructure and equipment. The biggest point is LPU has its own HOTEL and SHOPPING MALL within the campus for prolonged practical exposure. Trainers/ educators must be well qualified and experts in their fields. Industry interface: LPU makes it sure that before you pass the degree, you have done ample internships/projects in industry that you don't find it difficult to adapt to highly demanding jobs later on. The teaching pedagogy of the college must be practical oriented. The course must includes the training on the relevant software like fidelio. Placements, since your ultimate aim is to make a career, whats better than having an offer in hand before you pass the degree. LPU has stellar record in placements with over 700 companies visiting the campus every year to hunt the talent. So, if you have keen interest and right mindset for hospitality, there are many courses available in LPU for you at Bachelors as well as Masters level. The tie ups with almost ll the worlds the largest hospitality chains, LPU makes a perfect cut, others still have a lot to catch up. DVD.

Ahana Sharma · Answer

Dear Savio, You can do 1) B.Sc. (Hotel Management) 2) Bachelor of Hotel Mgt. And Catering Technology 3) B.Sc. (Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality) 5) BBA (Tourism and Hospitality) I would say that Lovely Professional University is a great university which every students are looking for. Be it studies, hangout places, infrastructure or extracurricular activities, this university has it all. LPU makes leaders who are not only thorough professionals but also good human beings with values. This is just one of the many reasons why it is consistently ranked no.1. Lovely Professional University School of Hotel Management and Tourism is among India's best Hotel Management and Tourism colleges that grooms students through industry endorsed curriculum and intensive service oriented practicals with industry exposure in excellent infrastructure. Students are surrounded by peers from 70+ countries giving them an international ea edge. The school provides students with simulation labs, aviation labs, restaurant training labs, basic and advanced training kitchen labs that expose the students to real-life situations and environment. For more information in detail, kindly visit university website, or call on University toll free number Tel: +91-1824-404404.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

Well you CA go ahead for B.Sc. Hotel management programme. I have been in LPU so I can vouch on their practices that they are implementing and I have witnessed their effort for students and management working hard for placement and imparting quality teaching. Here are few highlights which I would be sharing for helping you to develop your mind set. LPU is a well renowned private university in India with 30K+ students all across the world and with 4000 experienced faculty members and staff members. There are more than 200 programmes to choose and with a great infrastructure LPU provides all the facilities within the campus itself. LPU has earned many affiliations, recognition's and accreditation's down the lane and mark itself amongst the few of the top private universities. Even the placement opportunities in LPU are much better than other private universities as it is ranked the 5th amongst the other universities for its placement records. Industry internships in top national and international five-star hotel brands like Leela Palace and Resorts, ITC, Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Renaissance & Marriott (Malaysia ), Taj Tashi & Le Meridien Thimphu (Bhutan), Westin Turtle Bay Resort (Mauritius ), Taj Exotica (Maldives), Shangri-la (Thailand), Marriott & Hyatt (USA), Michelin Star Restaurant (L Auber Grade Trama) France, etc. If I talk about placements, the companies visit LPU are Accor Group of Hotels, ITC Maratha, AISATS (airport Management), Oberoi, St. Regis, Shangri-la, Thomas Cook, Travel Triangle, Radisson chain of hotels, etc. So, I recommend Lovely professional university based on all its efforts and the aspects.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi, For this dynamic field, it is very important to study from any potential Institute. Lovely Professional University is one of the best and premium institute of India. LPU offers various programs in this highly demanded field. B.Sc. Hotel management.3 Years graduation BHMCT 4 Years graduation. There are certain Salient Features Live Projects Hands on experience by working on live project based assignments to develop a sense of problem solving, critical thinking in order to gain real life understanding Employability Enhancement Provides an excellent combination of theory, practical and industry focused study, leading to a range of global hospitality employment opportunities. Industry Immersion Excellent combination of academic learning and practical, industry focused study Professional Enhancement In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. Online admissions are already going on one can take admission through their University website. For the maximum scholarship benefits University officials advising to take admission as soon as possible. For more and better information you can call them at their toll free number. All the best for your future.

iam ssuhana · Answer

Hi Savio, Go for B.Sc in Hotel Management. Eligibility criteria to get a seat in B.Sc in Hotel Management is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (Any Stream with English) or equivalent, subject to valid score in Entrance exam. There are some institutes, which do not conduct any entrance test and give admission on the basis of percentage in class 12th. I am suggesting some good colleges for doing this course. The colleges are: Institute of Hotel Management ( IHMs) Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, Pusa Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IIMS) Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition Lovely Professional University Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development International Institute of Hotel Management Hotel & Catering Management Institute Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts.

anjna joshi · Answer

Go for a degree course from some good institution and gain practical exposure in the same. As in today's world, experience and skill matters.

Narendra Roy · Answer

why not try for BBA and opt for hospitalty management and tiurism as special papers. thereafter you qualify for MBA. Scope of growth is immense.

Konatham Abhishek · Answer

This programme aims to train and develop professionals for hospitality and tourism industry. The programme helps students to acquire a thorough knowledge and understanding of marketing, sales, tour planning, tour operation, holiday consulting and foreign exchange management for tourists. Career Prospects: Holiday Consultant Tour Operator and Planner Travel Agency Manager Manage Airline Reservations Sales and Marketing Professional for Holiday Destinations Manage information for Tourism Departments Professional for Banks and Hotel Industry.

kriti arya · Answer

Hi, You can do BBA in hospitalality, travel and tourism from UTM, Shillong . This programme aims to train and develop professionals for hospitality and tourism industry. The programme helps students to acquire a thorough knowledge and understanding of marketing, sales, tour planning, tour operation, holiday consulting and foreign exchange management for tourists. Career Prospects: Holiday Consultant Tour Operator and Planner Travel Agency Manager Manage Airline Reservations Sales and Marketing Professional for Holiday Destinations Manage information for Tourism Departments Professional for Banks and Hotel Industry Duration: 3 Years

Vinay kr Pandey · Answer

Dear aspirant, Glad to meet you. Travel and Tourism Courses After 12th- Bachelors: BA - Tourism Administration. B.A. - Tourism Studies. Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) B.Com - Travel and Tourism Management. B.Sc. - Hospitality and Hotel Administration. B.A. - Travel and Tourism Management. Bachelors Of Tourism Studies (BTS) BBA in Tourism Management. There are various specialisations in Travel and Tourism courses after 12th that you can explore. Generally, these courses are 3 years in duration and cover the business and managerial aspects of travel and tourism industry along with customer services and satisfaction and hospitality. The major specialisations under Travel and Tourism courses are: Tourism Management Aviation Management Hotel Management Hospital Management Travel Blogging Tourism Studies Cultural Tourism Sustainable Tourism Travel Writing.

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