What is BHM and how is it in demand in India? BHM – Bachelor in Hotel Management is a formal education program, a duration of 3-4 years, that equips you with management skills, organizational skills and people skills required to grow in the tourism and hospitality industry. The tourism and hospitality scenes in the country have set forth tremendous growth and advancements. This has led to the demand and need for more talented and skilled professionals in hospitality management. In this blog, we are going to talk about 5 reasons why BHM graduates, now, have the opportunity to grow and explore more in their careers. Keep reading further to know more.

• Rise in Tourism

Tourism is at an all-time high, especially considering the nation’s diversity and richness. India has always been a popular tourist destination and recent developments in the hospitality industry such as the expansion of business travels and the MICE sector, health spectrum being more accommodating and already existing landscapes, has added to the rise in tourism. These upgrades and the country always being in touch with its roots, has been a source of allurement for a lot of people. This requires the proficiency of skilled hotel management professionals – reason 1 for the increasing demand we see today.

• The Growth of Hotel Chains

More hotel groups, today, have been investing in India’s hospitality industry. This is directly proportional to the need for more trained personnel. A lot of leading companies in hospitality and tourism have been tapping into the country’s globetrotting possibilities and this requires the skills of educated and qualified BHM graduates. This capability is also being revolutionized with the advent in technological trends and advancements. The demand for graduates are across roles such as event manager, guest relations manager, service executives, sales and marketing.

• Domestic Tourism

We may know a lot about our country but we often do not realize the fact that there are a lot of regions within the country that we have never seen or explored. A lot of people have been taking up domestic travels to get to know their own country and its various cultures more. For instance, this can be a mini-vacation to visit South India and even explore all the south indian states, learning to differentiate between the languages, trying their cuisine, familiarizing yourself with their culture and a lot more.

• Global Exposure and Outreach

Tourism, per se, is global and vast and courses in hotel management, hospitality and tourism equip students with global knowledge, international perspectives and the ability to adapt quickly with newer concepts. These skills are an added advantage while recruiters are on the lookout for trained personnel. Most hotels, giving candidates hands-on-experience, are platforms for BHM candidates to learn dealing with challenges, gain access to wider exposure and form connections.

• Scope to Branch Out

Within the hotel management and hospitality industry, you get to explore various avenues such as culinary arts, food production, food and beverage management, client servicing, marketing and advertising, sales and much more; that way you get to be a part of your desired field of work and also gain expertise in other niches. As aforementioned, technology has changed the framework of hospitality and tourism offering more job scope, more learning opportunities and more convenience for staff and consumers alike. The industry also provides entrepreneurial scope, aspirants and graduates can set up their own consultancy, tours and travel management companies and other businesses.

Conclusion

Tourism is all encompassing, it is calming, soothing and a learning experience. Getting to know the nooks and corners of the world, meeting new people and exploring various cultures teaches you how to appreciate people and what is unique to their land. For Bachelor in Hotel Management – Graduates, the world is their oyster and it promises both personal and professional growth with various career windows. Keep an eye out for this space to know more about hotel management and other professional, job scope guaranteeing industries. You can read more about the AAFT  School of Hospitality and Tourism.