Hotel management is a boon for those who have an eye for the hospitality business as well as a flair for dealing with people. For those looking to become a Hotel Management professional, there are a myriad of institutes available dedicated exclusively to providing courses in this domain. But you need to research and study hard so as to get a degree from a quality institution. The quality institute here, I mean, is the one approved by NCHMCT and has excellent infrastructure and practical training kitchens and labs.

When a student after his 12th prepares to go for a hotel management course, few factors need to be considered. These factors include the city that will be preferable to work in, the duration of studies before going for practical, the amount of money that has to be invested in studying the courses, course duration, interest in the different fields of hotel management industry etc. 

The entire process of finding and choosing a hotel management course could be challenging and confusing for someone who is entirely new to this concept. The article Career as Chef - How to Become, Courses, Job Profile, Salary can help you make a better decision if you want to be a chef. 

The hospitality industry has grown rapidly and accounts for one out of every ten employment opportunities. Keeping this in mind, many universities and colleges have created special courses for hotel management.

The hospitality industry in India has been witnessing a boom in terms of growth and opportunities. Availing the right kind of skills and qualifications in this field can be very helpful and fetch you a successful career in this industry.

The following are the list of courses one can pursue after the 12th:

Career Opportunities: A hotel management course after the 12th can offer great career opportunities. Hotel management courses after 12th, primarily 4-year full-time degree course, can equip students with all the necessary expertise and knowledge to work efficiently in the hospitality industry. A degree course can help one gain essential knowledge about hotel management, hotel food and beverages, customer management, housekeeping, guest relations, front office management, restaurant management, rooming house management, culinary skills, front office management, front office operation, hotel maintenance, sales and marketing, management of new hotel projects, hotel finance, hotel operations, etc. 

The following are some of the positions one can get after the completion of the course in a relevant field:

• Hotel Manager

• Customer Service Executive

• Restaurant Manager

• Catering Manager

• Event Planner/Manager

• Travel Agent

• Chef

• Conference Centre Manager

• Air Cabin Crew

• Catering Executive

• Business Development Executive

• General Manager

• Front Office Manager

• Bartender

• Food and Beverage Manager

• Executive Housekeeper