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Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management

Duration: 3–4 Years (6–8 Semesters)
Eligibility: 12th pass (any stream — Commerce / Arts / Science)
Course Type: Undergraduate Degree
Field: Hospitality, Tourism, Event Planning, Travel Management, Hotel Operations, Customer Experience

Objective

To prepare students for dynamic careers in hospitality, travel, tourism, and event industries, combining operational, managerial, and customer service skills.
This course develops organizational, communication, leadership, and marketing abilities to manage hotels, resorts, airlines, travel agencies, event companies, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) sectors.

 

Eligibility & Admission

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Completed 10+2 from a recognized board (any stream)

  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks (varies by institute)

  • Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving aptitude preferred

 

Admission Process

  • Entrance Exam Based:

    • NCHMCT JEE (for central IHMs)

    • AIMA UGAT

    • IPU CET (for tourism colleges)

    • Christ University Entrance Test

  • Selection Process: Entrance Exam → Group Discussion (GD) → Personal Interview (PI)

  • Direct Admission: Merit-based in private universities and institutes

 

Curriculum & Subjects

 

Core Subjects

  • Principles of Hospitality Management

  • Tourism Management & Travel Operations

  • Food Production & Culinary Arts

  • Food & Beverage Service Management

  • Front Office Operations

  • Housekeeping & Accommodation Management

  • Event Planning & Logistics

  • Marketing & Public Relations

  • Financial Management in Hospitality

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Destination Planning & Sustainable Tourism

 

Electives (varies by institute)

  • MICE Management

  • Luxury Brand & Resort Management

  • Airline & Airport Operations

  • Adventure & Eco-Tourism

  • Hospitality Entrepreneurship

 

Practical Exposure

  • Industrial training / internships in hotels, resorts, event companies

  • On-the-job training in kitchens, front office, and travel desks

  • Event planning simulations & projects

  • Field visits to tourism destinations and hospitality fairs

  • Live event execution experience

 

Skills You Develop

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  • Hospitality and guest service excellence

  • Event planning and execution

  • Communication & customer handling

  • Leadership and team management

  • Crisis & stress management

  • Budgeting, logistics & operations planning

  • Sales, marketing & public relations skills

  • Cultural sensitivity and global awareness

 

Career Pathways

 

Hospitality & Tourism Roles

  • Hotel / Resort Manager

  • Food & Beverage Manager

  • Front Office Manager

  • Travel Consultant / Tour Manager

  • Guest Relations Manager

  • Airline Cabin Crew / Airport Ground Staff

  • Cruise Line Staff

 

Event Management Roles

  • Event Planner / Coordinator

  • MICE Manager (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions)

  • Wedding Planner

  • Corporate Events Executive

  • Entertainment & Media Events Coordinator

 

Other Areas

  • Luxury Resorts and Wellness Retreats

  • Tourism Boards & Government Departments

  • Destination Management Companies

  • Hospitality Tech Startups

  • Entrepreneurship (own event or travel company)

 

Future Opportunities & Higher Studies

 

Postgraduate Opportunities

  • MBA in Hospitality / Tourism / Event Management

  • Master’s in Travel & Leisure Management

  • PG Diploma in Hotel Management

  • MSc in International Hospitality

 

Competitive Exams

  • GMAT / GRE (for international hospitality MBA programs)

  • UPSC / SSC (for government tourism departments)

 

International Opportunities

  • Jobs in international hotel chains (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt)

  • Airline, cruise, and global travel companies

  • Event agencies for global sporting, entertainment & corporate events

  • Work abroad in Middle East, Europe, USA, Southeast Asia

 

Salary & Top Recruiters

 

Salary Range

  • Entry-Level: ₹3–6 LPA

  • Mid-Level (3–5 yrs): ₹8–15 LPA

  • Senior-Level (10+ yrs): ₹20–30+ LPA (as general managers, event directors)

 

Top Recruiters

  • Taj Hotels, Oberoi Group, ITC Hotels, Marriott, Hyatt

  • Thomas Cook, MakeMyTrip, Cox & Kings, Yatra

  • JW Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, Accor Group

  • Wizcraft, Percept, DNA Networks (Event Firms)

  • Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)

  • Airlines: Indigo, Vistara, Emirates, Singapore Airlines

 

Who Should Choose Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management?

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  • Passionate about travel, luxury experiences, events, and customer service

  • Strong interpersonal, communication & people-handling skills

  • Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments

  • Want to build careers in hotels, tourism, aviation, or global event companies

  • Interested in entrepreneurship in hospitality or event sectors

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