Hospitality Management : For a rewarding career in a global industry
View(s):Are you a team player and a natural leader? Are you upbeat, energetic, and adapt well to change? Do you enjoy traveling the world? Do you feel fulfilled by helping others? If you answered “yes” to all of the above, then a degree in hospitality may be just what you are looking for.
Careers in Hospitality
Hospitality is an exciting career field that covers a broad area which includes, restaurants and vacation activities, lodging and room service, event management, tourism, food and beverage, restaurant and resort management. Hospitality in an ever growing field with many opportunities to develop and obtain management positions. With a small amount of university graduates in Sri Lankan and regional hospitality industry and the projected growth in hospitality and tourism industry in Sri Lanka and the region in next few years many industry experts consider a career in hospitality as one of the best decisions.
Lodging and room service
Lodging, such as hotels and resorts, is one of the largest employers in the hospitality management industry. There are many routes you can take which includes guests services, housekeeping, general hotel, human resource and sales management. The size and type of hotel and resort may determine how much experience and education is needed to obtain a management position. On average a Bachelor’s degree from a reputed university with few years of industry experience is adequate to gain a good position in Hospitality industry.
Food and Beverage
Food and beverage is another large portion of the hospitality management field. Whether you choose to work in a restaurant, hotel, or catering operation, there are plenty of career paths that can lead to management roles. These include kitchen managers, restaurant managers, lead chefs, bar managers, catering supervisors and food and beverage directors for resort and hotel properties. Food and beverage managers can expect excellent salary and career opportunities in Sri Lanka and overseas.
Travel and tourism
Travel is another area with opportunities for those interested in hospitality management. Possible job titles include cruise directors, managing travel agents, youth and children activities directors, tour managers, and recreation managers. Since Sri Lanka is forecasting a major growth in Tourism industry in next few years a career in travel and tourism will enable graduates to reach high career potential.
Entertainment and event management
The events planning field is another exciting career area in hospitality management where there are ample opportunities. Event planning can involve weddings, fundraisers, company conventions, concerts, and theater production. Management opportunities can include venue managers, house manages, technical supervisors, production managers and events managers. Events management personnel can expect to earn above average salaries and there are excellent career opportunities in Sri Lanka and the region.
Degree in hospitality management
When seeking a degree in hospitality, it is important to find an institution that offers a solid curriculum: one that teaches you techniques, concepts, and various management skills while providing you with hands-on experiences so that you can be at the forefront of the industry. Looking for a programme that offers you courses in hotel and restaurant management, finance, and marketing is imperative. You should also consider attending a well recognized university that offer internships and study aboard programs to give you that definitive edge.
ANC Education – School of Hospitality Management
After carefully evaluating the industry demand, ANC Education launched the School of Hospitality Management with collaboration of two leading universities. Northwood University, USA a leading specialized business university and University of West London (UWL) offers their Hospitality Management degree programs at ANC Education Colombo. Students have the unique option of completing either a US or UK degree in Hospitality in ANC Education campus at a fraction of the cost of studying the same degree overseas.
Call 0777 73 00 73 for a free appointment
Students and parents are requested to call us on 0777 73 00 73 to get more information about ANC Education Hospitality degree programs. Or you can visit us at 308-310, R.A.De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 or email us at degrees@ancedu.com
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