Dr. Rasmi Kanata Roul, Dr. Rajashree Sutar,
Abstract:
In today’s competitive market, educational institutions emphasize hands-on experience. Among various branches of education, Hospitality & Tourism education plays a pivotal role and is in high demand. Hospitality & Tourism education is a skills-oriented professional course that offers boundless career opportunities across various fields. Even though India has made great progress and has a rapidly developing economy, it still faces many unresolved issues, including unemployment. In an increasingly competitive employment market, students and graduates must develop the skills to manage their careers and succeed in life. Refining our professional skills and service etiquette allows us to cater to individual performances, which mainly depend on our versatility. Studying tourism and hospitality management offers a wide range of professional advantages and countless opportunities. As a dynamic, rapidly growing industry, it offers continuous learning opportunities alongside significant economic growth and international travel. The global tourism and hospitality industry is a major pillar of the economy, generating an estimated 250 million jobs, accounting for approximately 10% of total employment worldwide. The Ministry of Tourism and various non-governmental organizations have introduced key skill-building initiatives in the hospitality industry, including courses such as Hunar se Rozgar Tak and Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP), as well as partnerships with private firms such as BVG India. This paper will highlight the necessity for students to utilize the scope of education in the hospitality sector for employment. This paper identifies and connects gaps in current and future research, as well as in perceptions of hospitality and tourism education in Odisha. This publication is an important resource for hoteliers, stakeholders, fast food counters involved in tourism and hospitality education, as well as academicians, parents, students, and tourism practitioners, and it fosters the growth of hospitality education for future researchers. Today’s hospitality education is the passport for employment in the field.
