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Hi,
To become a general manager in a 5 Star hotel, you need to first pursue hotel management Course from a recognised university.
Once you complete hotel management, you can sit for campus placements. Most of the reputed hospitality companies such as Taj, Oberoi, Hilton, Marriott, ITC, Accor, IHG, Park, etc., hire fresh graduates for their management trainee program. Once a candidate clears the management trainee program, the hotel provides a 1.5 to 2 years of On the Job training to the candidates. A management trainee program is intended to prepare the candidates to become future leaders in the industry, it is a very intense program which includes assignments, tests along with the job.
After completing the management Trainee program the candidate joins as an assistant manager in the chosen department. A management trainee is always given preference in promotion and as the candidate gains more experience he gets promoted to senior positions.
After completing the college, if you join as a management trainee, you can become a general manager in 10-15 years depending upon the property.
Thank you
All the best.

STEP (Systematic Training and Education Programme) is a three-year programme for students who are between 18 to 20 years of age and have completed or are about to complete class XII. STEP offers comprehensive on the job training in Kitchen operations or hotel operations (Front Office / Food and Beverage Service focus and Housekeeping focus) at selected hotels of The Oberoi Group. Alongside training, STEP also facilitates education through a correspondence Bachelor's degree in Tourism Studies from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
Upon completion of STEP including the undergraduate studies from IGNOU, you are eligible to join The Oberoi Centre of Learning and development OCLD or Oberoi Central Employment Register OCER. The application process for STEP begins in February each year.
STEP takes admission through Group Discussion and Personal Interview only. There is no entrance exam for STEP.
Therefore, for STEP, you need to just work on your communication skills and prepare the current affairs well.
You can prepare for GD and PI with the help of YouTube videos there are numerous videos available on YouTube.
Or
If there is an institute in your area for GD-PI preparation, you can join that too.
All the best.
Check the below-mentioned link for more information:
http://www.oberoigroup.com/careers/join_us/overview.htm

Hi,
Admissions in Institute of Hotel Management (IHMs) are based on the rank you get in National Counsel of Hotel Management and Catering Technology ( NCHMCT) Joint Entrance Exam. Whereas, IIHM conducts its own test/Interview for admissions.
Choosing an IHM over IIHM depends upon which IHM you are getting, If you are getting top IHMs such as IHM0-Pusa, Delhi, IHM-Mumbai, IHM-Bengaluru, IHM-Chennai, IHM-Kolkata or IHM-Aurangabad then you should prefer these IHMs over IIHM, and If you are getting the lower IHM like IHM-Hajipur, IHM-Dehradun, IHM-Shilong, IHM-Shimla, etc., then you should definitely go for IIHM.
Out of all the IIHMs, IIHM-Kolkata is considered as the best.
All the best.

Hi,
You can choose jobs like:
1. Consultant or Entrepreneur
When you work for yourself, you are in complete control of when and where you travel or live. The flexibility will allow you to work remote and travel around if you choose. You are also in complete control of how much money you can make.
2. Join a company that has offices abroad:
Consider joining a company that has international offices. Most companies that have a global presence are often lenient to letting you work from other offices as long as you still complete your responsibilities. Just ask your supervisor or human resources if you aren't sure.
3. Digital Nomad
Similar to being a consultant or entrepreneur, being a digital nomad allows you to freely work wherever you want in the world. Become a graphic designer, website developer, or anything else that will allow you to take on clients virtually.
4. Travel (or fashion, lifestyle, etc.) Blogger:
Become a travel blogger or Vlogger (Video Blogger). Successful bloggers can enjoy perks such as free/paid trips, brand sponsorships, complimentary clothes/gifts, and more. Keep in mind though: It's a very small percentage of bloggers who get these perks and definitely not everyone.
All the best.

Hi,
Tour managers, sometimes known as tour directors, organise and accompany groups of holidaymakers on tours to a variety of the UK and overseas locations. They are responsible for ensuring travel arrangements run as smoothly as possible and provide holidaymakers with practical support throughout their trip.
An in-depth knowledge of a particular area or region is essential and tour managers may act as tour guides during the tour. On overseas tours, they use their language skills and knowledge, for example of the culture or history of an area, to ensure the tour goes smoothly and that holidaymakers enjoy themselves.
Responsibilities
As a tour manager, you'll need to:
accompany groups travelling by coach, or in some cases, this may be by car, boat, train or plane welcome groups of holidaymakers at their starting point and announce the details of travel arrangements and stop-over points
check tickets and other relevant documents, seat allocations and any special requirements like help with passport and immigration issues. They assist holidaymakers with check-in and settle them into their accommodation.
Communicate a range of information on itineraries, destinations & culture.
Inform passengers of arrival and departure times at each destination on the itinerary and ensure that all members of the group are back on the coach before departing from each stop.
Develop an area of knowledge.
Use professional knowledge to answer questions from holidaymakers and to fulfil their expectations of the tour.
Make sure all travel arrangements run according to plan and that accommodation, meals and service are satisfactory.
Organise entry to attractions and transport, such as car hire.
Ensure that the tour is going on smoothly for individual members of the group.
Respond to questions and offer help with any problems that arise, ranging from simple matters, such as directing a member of the group to the nearest chemist, to more serious issues, such as tracing lost baggage.
Deal with emergencies, such as helping a holidaymaker who is ill or those needing to contact family members urgently.
Make contact in advance with places to stay or visit & check details and arrangements.
Salary
Starting salary for tour managers in full-time employment typically range from INR 15,000 to 20,000 plus board and lodging when on tour.
Experienced tour managers can expect to earn between 25K and 30K.
Salaries for those at senior level or with extensive experience can be in excess of 30K.

Hi,
UEI Global is the flagship brand of Berggruen Education Private Limited, which is a venture of Berggruen Holdings. Currently, UEI Global has the largest chain of management institutes in India and has been consistently awarded amongst the top management institutes of India by CSR. The institute offers certificate courses, Diploma, Bachelors & Masters degree courses in the field of Business Administration and Hotel Management.
Faculty:
A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills to students at UEI Global, Rohini in its various department.
UEI Global's unique teaching methodology ensures that students retain what they learn more effectively, this is achieved through:
Multimedia aided classrooms
Guest lectures
Workshops
Field Trips
Extra-curricular activities
The combination of theoretical & practical training and alliances with leading universities both in India and Abroad truly gives students an edge in today's competitive environment. We deliver this through:
Methodology of training Modern, Operational, Relevant and Experiential
-Ensures better retention & Application of the Learning.
State-of-the-Art infrastructure
-Provides professional environment to the students
Internationally trained faculty
-For global learning exposure
Industry Relevant Curriculum & Content
-Helps in acquiring the relevant skills and knowledge to be applied while working with Industry
Imparting employment skills
-Advanced Communication for Employment
- (ACE)
Hence I would recommend you to go for UEI
All the best.

Hi,
I would suggest you to go for BCIHMCT because BCIHMCT is one of the best hotel management colleges in North India providing excellent education and exposure to its students. BCIHMCT holds a great reputation in the industry as it provides 100% placement in international brands. A graduate from BCIHMCT has a great market value.
The institute has a fully functional training and placement cell which looks after the industrial training and placement of students. Within a short span of 7 years, the institute has carved out a niche for itself with recruiters and is one of the most sought after institutions for placements. Hotels and companies conduct campus interviews to recruit students on a regular basis.
I am also sharing the list of top colleges for HM:
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM), Pusa, New Delhi
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Chennai
Institute of Hotel Management, Ahmedabad
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Hyderabad
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, New Delhi
NSHM School of Hotel Management, Durgapur
UEI Global
Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad
All the best.

Hello,
Travel and tourism courses could be divided into different perspectives. One is regular education by obtaining Degree / Diploma or post graduation or MBA. Here, degrees are awarded by regular universities after following prescribed and authorised pattern of learning. In such scenarios, UGC guidelines are available for qualifications of prospective teachers. These need to have adhered strictly. On the other hand, there are courses outside this setup and such courses are endorsed by respective professional bodies. Such courses vary in duration from a couple of weeks and months to about a year. They invariably teach practical oriented patterns which are very useful to raw recruits. In such domain, practical experience in that particular domain and expertise is what is required to obtain the position of a faculty.
Majority of institutions and courses follow the second pattern and hence prospective faculties need to have experience in the domain for becoming a faculty.

Cruise Ship Career Paths:
With most cruise liners being like mini-cities (some ships can hold 2000 guests or more), with staff reaching over 3000, you can just imagine the multitude of jobs that await. There are certain sections on board a cruise ship where you can find the job that is most appropriate to you and your relevant skills or qualifications:
Restaurants (chef jobs, kitchen staff, waiters, barman, manager, etc.)
Hotel Facilities (cabin crew, housekeeping, reception, manager, butlers etc.)
Leisure Center (instructors, lifeguards, activity leaders, etc.)
Gym (personal trainers, workers, etc.)
Salon and Spa Jobs (massage therapist, hair stylist, etc.)
Land Excursion Team (tour guide, seaman, recreation staff, etc.)
Merchant Marine Jobs(captain, mates, able seaman, deckhands, etc.)
Engine Department (chief, DDE, assistant engineer, oiler, wiper, etc.)
Shops (cashiers, managers, bookkeepers, etc.)
Casinos (dealers, security, hospitality, etc.)
Entertainment (production manager, director, actors, comedians, dancers, lighting, sound engineer, backstage crew, etc.)
In each of these areas, you can find tons of cruise liner jobs that will appeal to you. Certain positions require some form of qualification whether it is in the hospitality industry, retail sector, medical wing, or maritime, but some of the entry-level positions are open for those that have no qualifications as yet, like students or high school graduates looking for a bit of adventure while they make some money. Some jobs on cruise ships will require you to have some experience in a related field.
Assistant or Junior Waiter/ess:
Job Description: To maintain and provide a high-quality service and customer care for all guests on board in the food service section. You will be required to hold a position of responsibility within the emergency plan of the ship.
Job Requirements: You need to have at least 2 years of experience in a top hotel or restaurant environment, you need a diploma or recognized equivalent, you must have an excellent command of the English language both verbal and written, and you need to be pleasant, positive, and outgoing, along with a desire to succeed.

It's better to opt for a job after hotel management course as this is more of the individual customer oriented job. You need to interact with individuals day in and day out. You need to interact with each and every customer in a different tone, Not only domestic but foreign tourists too. So, you need to focus on both English, Hindi and other foreign languages too. Many hotels and bigger brands have a different tradition which the employee needs to follow and stick to it without fail. Learning the Knitty-gritty's at an earlier stage will be better irrespective of the industry you are working for. So, these all you can get only through experience only. After gaining work experience of 2-3 years you can go for higher studies in the hotel management and can enhance your skills. This will add value in terms of education as well as in the industry.