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Tour Managers are responsible for organizing, planning and conducting long distance expeditions, travel, and tours for groups or individuals. They make sure that the travel runs smoothly from venue to venue without any issue. These professionals are required to confirm reservations and show times.
Tour management has also moved away from the glamour industry which involve music/acting etc. but has now began to involve basic tours that a group travelers plan to make in particular location.
The stay, travel and events to be experienced will all be taken care of for by the tour manager.
The eligibility depends on the type of course that you wish to pursue, the details of some courses is stated below:
Bachelor's Degree: Class 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks.
You could also option for a Diploma.
Candidate must pass class 10th from a recognized board with minimum 40% marks.
A Bachelor's degree may be required by some employers, while others are looking for applicants with some internship experience. Organization, interpersonal skills, listening skills, problem-solving skills, business skills, creativity, knowledge of musical instruments and sound system equipment are some of the skills required for this career.

Ticketing and reservation has become a trending luxury that every travelers wishes to use. This process involves the use of the software and database. These ticketing process have opened up a lot of opportunities for placements in the field. This ticketing sector now has new options, use of technology, and right from designing for the various software, marketing, training, and skill sets to use this software for ticketing.
This is the main reason that the online ticketing process has brought about the ease at which people can book there trips and travel right from the comfort of their homes and also how the travel industry provides a one stop solution.
So, in conclusion the online ticketing as brought a good options for great placements offering good positions, salaries and growth.

The tour managers / officers are responsible for the efficient and satisfactory performances of the workers who are involved in organizing an event. He/she ensures that the audience are satisfied with the hospitality and the facilities provided.
Some of the duties of a tour manager include:
1) Welcoming the tour group and telling them about the travel arrangements and stopover points
2) Making sure accommodation, meals and service are satisfactory
3) Helping with passport and immigration issues
4) Speaking about places on the tour (the tour guides would also do)
5) Advising on sights, local restaurants and shops at each destination
6) Giving advice, solving problems and dealing with emergencies like loss of passports or money, illness or difficulties with accommodation
7) Managing the travel arrangements for people on business
8) Ensuring the efficient performance and service of the other staff.

Rizvi College of Hotel Management established in1992, is approved by Mumbai University and approved by All India Council for Technical Education. The college was established to create an understanding of this field and make it par excellence. The college has good infrastructure and a good teaching faculty team. The college has an advantage of location, as it is located in Bandra in one of the prime location of Mumbai. This college also has good placement record.
Global Careers is also located in Mumbai in Ghatkopar area. It offers courses like Diploma in Aviation and Tourism Management, Diploma in Interior Designing, Diploma in International Airlines and Travel Management, Diploma in Fashion Designing, Diploma in International Air Cargo management. The college has good infrastructure and faculty team. All courses are designed with extensive research and intensive consultation with industry experts. IITC also offers placement and internship assistance. IITCians have opportunities to participate in a remarkable range of activities: from academic training, seminars, and workshops to an extraordinary range of co-curricular activities.
Both are equally good colleges has good courses.

While preparing for IIHM e CHAT -
Students can use various reference books. (Check this link for books for preparing IIHM eCHAT exam -
https://www.shiksha.com/hospitality-travel/hotel-hospitality-management/articles/books-to-read-for-iihm-echat-2015-blogId-10109)
Join good coaching centers, there are several good centers which give coaching to the students to clear the exam.
Take as many mock tests as possible. Mock Tests are undertaken by the students to identify the weak sections. Make more effort for such topics.
Make a study plan and follow it strictly. You will definitely clear the exam.
Students should develop a realistic plan that is established according to the needs and the schedule, and supports the way he/she learns.
Students should stick to the study plan and learn at a comfortable pace.

Top Hotel Management colleges like -
1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Delhi offers
M.Sc in Hospitality Administration
M.Sc in Dietetics & Food Service Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operations & Management
B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration
Diploma in Food & Beverage Service
Diploma in Bakery & Confectionery
Craftsmanship Course in Food Production & Patisserie
Craftsmanship Course in Food & Beverage Service
Post Graduate Diploma Course in Dietetics & Hospital Food Services
Certificate Course in Hotel & Catering Management
Diploma Course in Food Production
Diploma Course in Bakery & Confectionery
Diploma Course in Front Office
2. Department of Hotel Management, Christ University offers
Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) (Full time)
Bartending (Certificate Course)
Restaurant Planning and Operations (Certificate Course)
Indian Cuisine (Certificate Course)
Bakery and Confectionery (Certificate Course)
Bartending (Certificate Course)
Cuisines of Europe (Certificate Course)

An actual 'chef de cuisine' (the original meaning) is the number one in a restaurant kitchen. That is the most prestigious job in the kitchen, as well as the one with the highest pay.
It's a job that usually requires many years of experience as a commis, demi-chef de partie, chef de partie and finally sous-chef. Most cooks don't make it that far, to be blunt. And make no mistake: no matter what some of the less savory 'culinary colleges' may tell you, you don't graduate as a chef. You graduate as a cook. You might skip being commis and get hired as demi-chef or chef de partie if you're good and managed to get some work experience during your studies, but no sane restaurateur will let some greenhorn fresh out of a training run their kitchen.

Hi,
Since, the gender ratio in India is 943 females per 1000 males according to 2011 census, you will definitely find more male employees than female employees in every sector of the economy including hospitality industry.
Most of the people in India aren't aware of the opportunities that Hotel Management may provide to the Graduates and therefore they don't send their children for the course. Most for people have this misconception in mind that hotel Industry isn't safe for girls. Hotel Industry is absolutely safe for girls. There are a lot of girls working in Hotel Industry safely.
There are long and extended working hours but all the reputed 5 star brands provide late night home drop to all the employees.
I am a hotelier and I've experienced hospitality industry very closely and I would say that it is absolutely safe for girls.