People considering a career in hospitality management can access an international industry incorporating millions of establishments and millions more jobs. Hospitalityresourcenetwork.com said the skills picked up working in hotel or hospitality management are also transferable and can land graduates a job anywhere in the world. The site said individuals interested in entering the industry need organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with and for people. They also need to be prepared for long or unusual hours and need to be flexible enough to take on new tasks. Above all, hospitality is about keeping the customer happy and those who enter the career must always strive to ensure this happens, the site said. Furthermore, working in hospitality can offer jobs in a wide variety of locations - including hotels, resorts, casinos, cruise ships and restaurants - as well as the opportunity to get paid for what can be highly-enjoyable work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the global growth of the hospitality industry is mirrored in the US, with a number of new hotel developments set to open in the future. In 2006, the American hotel sector employed around 1.8 million people. By 2016, this number is expected to increase by 14%.  |