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Did you know that hospitality is one of the fastest growing
careers in the world ?
Some of the industry leaders have had very exciting and
unimaginable careers as chefs, food service and catering
managers, room division executives, sales and marketing
executives and general managers.
Hospitality is not limited to working in 5 star hotels. It
includes,
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Small luxury
hotels
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Resorts
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Cruise liners
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Airlines and
flight kitchens
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Gourmet and fast
food restaurant chains
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Catering and food
service companies
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Convention centers
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Multiplexes and
entertainment centers
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Clubs and
sports/recreation centers
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and above all,
developing as an entrepreneur and starting one's own
hospitality business of choice.
If you love to
meet people and value excellent quality and service, this
could be a rewarding career field for you.
But apart from skills and professional training you also need
a passion and desire for serving people.
What is the future of hospitality ?
Currently there are over 215 million jobs
which are likely to reach 250 million by 2013. (World Travel &
Tourism Council report, 2004-05).
In India too, this industry is growing at a rapid pace and is
acquiring a global character with international chains of
hotels, resorts and restaurants. |