Hospitality & Travel

Hospitality and Travel Management focuses on the entire guest experience, including accommodation, food and beverage services, travel logistics, and customer satisfaction.Whereas, Tourism Management programs specifically focus on the tourism sector, including the promotion, development, and management of tourist destinations and activities.Candidates can check the table below to compare the two courses.ParametersHospitality and Travel ManagementTourism ManagementCourse LevelUG, PG, Diploma and CertificateUG & PGCourse Duration2 - 3 years3 - 4 yearsCourse FeesINR 10,200 - INR 8.4 LakhINR 3000 to INR 12 lakhEntrance ExamCAT, NCHMCT JEE, CUET, MAT, CMAT, etc.CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, etc.Popular CollegesBanaras Hindu University, Chandigarh University, IHM Delhi, Amity University, etc.Banaras Hindu University, Chandigarh University, Amity University, Galgotias University, etc.Job ProfilesHotel Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, Restaurant and Food Service Manager, etc.Tour Operator, Airlines/ Ground Staff, Front Office Executive, Transport Officer, Travel Coordinator, Lodging Manager, Travel ExecutiveAverage SalaryINR 3.5 LPA - INR 8 LPAUp to 8 LPATop RecruitersThe Taj Group of Hotels, Marriott International, Inc., Hyatt Hotels, ITC Group of Hotels, etc.Jet Airways, Make My Trip, Club Mahindra Holidays, Flying Fox, InterGlobe Technologies, Cox & Kings Ltd, etc.Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

Hospitality and Travel programs cover a wider range of topics. They encompass not only hotel management but also the management of restaurants, airlines, cruise lines, travel agencies, and event planning. Whereas, Hotel Management programs specifically focus on the management of hotels and lodging establishments.Candidates can check the table below to compare the two courses.ParametersHospitality and Travel ManagementHotel ManagementCourse LevelUG, PG, Diploma and CertificateUG, PG, Diploma & CertificateCourse Duration2 - 3 years3-4 yearsCourse FeesINR 10,200 - INR 8.4 LakhINR 70,000 - INR 6 lakh Entrance ExamCAT, NCHMCT JEE, CUET, MAT, CMAT, etc.NCHMCT JEE, UGAT, IHM Aurangabad Entrance Exam, MAH HM CET, Christ University Entrance Test, Oberoi STEPPopular CollegesBanaras Hindu University, Chandigarh University, IHM Delhi, Amity University, etc.IHM Delhi, Amity University, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, etc.Job ProfilesHotel Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, Restaurant and Food Service Manager, etc.Hotel Manager, Front Office Manager, Housekeeping Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurant and Food Service Manager, Chef, etc.Average SalaryINR 3.5 LPA - INR 8 LPAINR 2 LPA - INR 8.5 LPATop RecruitersThe Taj Group of Hotels, Marriott International, Inc., Hyatt Hotels, ITC Group of Hotels, etc.The Taj Group of Hotels, Marriott International, Inc., Hyatt Hotels, ITC Group of Hotels, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, Accor Hostels, etc.Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

Admission to all the courses at Institute of Hotel and Restaurant Management is merit-based. Candidates must go through a three level admission process to secure a seat at IHRM. Find it below:Application Process: The application process for both UG & PG courses at Institute of Hotel and Restaurant Management is conducted in online mode only. Apart from filling the application form, candidates must also submit the relevant documents and pay an application fee.Selection Rounds: IHRM admissions are merit-based. Candidates are offered direct admission based on their merit of the last qualifying exam of Class 12.Final Admission: Once the completion of all the selection rounds, the selected candidates must pay the course fee to confirm their seats.