A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis.

The provision of basic accommodation in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard a small table and a washstand has largely , been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including En-suite-bathrooms and air-conditioning or Climate-around. Additional common features found in hotel rooms are a telephone, an alarm clock, a television, a safe, a mini-bar with snack foods and drinks, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Luxury features include bathrobes and slippers, a pillow-menu, twin-sink vanities, and Jacuzzi bathtubs. Larger hotels may provide additional guest facilities such as a restaurant, swimming pool, fitness center, business center, childcare, conference facilities and social function services. Hotel rooms are usually numbered to allow guests to identify their room.

The Prospects :
The Indian tourism industry is growing at a fast pace. This growth has immensely benefited another sector the hotel industry. You can pursue a career in hotel management if you are a sociable person with good communication and interpersonal skills. The hospitality industry has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade. Demand for trained manpower in this industry is immense. Students who have successfully passed their 12th standard examination can pursue certificate, diploma or bachelors in hotel management.

Career & Future in Hotel Management

-The Managers -The Front Office -F&B (Food and Beverage) -Club Management/Recreation & Health centre management -Cruise Ship Hotel Management This department includes: -Hospital Administration and Catering -Culinary Unit -Institutional and Industrial Catering -Steward Department -Airline Catering and Cabin Services -Food Service Department -Manufacturers and Suppliers of Hotel and -Restaurant and Food Service Managers restaurant Equipment and Services -Housekeeping -Hotel and Tourism Associations -Executive Housekeepers -Catering Departments in banks and insurance -Marketing Department houses -Human Resources -With government owned catering -F & B (Production) departments, for example railway, armed forces, ministerial conventions, etc. In food, confectionery, beverage production industries.

A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passengers Ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are part of the experience, as well as the different destinations along the way. Transportation is not the prime purpose, as cruise ships operate mostly on routes that return passengers to their originating port, so the ports of call are usually in a specified region of a continent.

A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services. Restaurants vary greatly in appearance and offerings, including a wide variety of the main chef's cuisines and service models. While inns and taverns were known from antiquity, these were establishments aimed at travelers, and in general locals would rarely eat there. Modern restaurants are dedicated to the serving of food, where specific dishes are ordered by guests and are prepared to their request. The modern restaurant originated in 18th century France, although precursors can be traced back to Roman times.

Housekeeping is the department that deals essentially with cleanliness and all ancillary service attached to that. Accommodation in hotels tend to be the largest part of the hotel, it is the most revenue generating Department, the housekeeping department takes care of all rooms is often largest Department in hotels.

A hotel receptionist is the person or persons who work at the front desk of a hotel, greeting guests upon arrival and assisting them with any problems during their stay. A hotel receptionist may also be referred to as a desk clerk. Most hotels simply require their receptionists to have a high school diploma or equivalent, though some may have an associate's degree in an area such as business or hotel management.

A kitchen is a part of a Hotel, used for cooking and food preparation. In the West, a modern residential kitchen is typically equipped with a stove, a sink with hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and kitchen cabinets arranged according to a modular design. Many households have a microwave oven a dishwasher and other electric appliances. The main function of a kitchen is cooking or preparing food but it may also be used for dinning and entertaining.

An airline provides air transport services for travelling passengers and/or freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit. Generally, airline companies are recognized with an air operating services or license issued by a governmental aviation body.

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