The world of hospitality is all about variety- variety of jobs, businesses, locations, customers, challenges, and experiences. The list could be much longer, but you have probably got the message! Food, drink and accommodation are what the industry is all about. The style ranges from fast food restaurants to exclusive hotels. There are millions of hospitality locations all over the world, from small tea rooms to vast kitchens preparing thousands of meals a day for airline travellers.

Opportunities in international hospitality industry are unlimited. Therefore, hospitality graduates with excellent academic background and international practical experience have much better chances in obtaining placements abroad than graduates of other disciplines. There is a general impression that opportunities in the hospitality industry are limited to being a waiter or even a chef. That is not true. These kinds of jobs are important as they usually the only points of contact a customer has within the business. But there are hundreds of jobs that you could do within the hospitality business, which might never involve cooking or serving a meal.

You could be a ride operator, tour guide, steward, maintenance officer, maitre'd human resources manager, ground officer, wine waiter, fitness instructor, event manager, guest relations manager, marketing manager, house keeper or front office manager. The list is endless. The hospitality industry needs young people with ability, energy and fresh ideas. There are many ways to join the industry, and a whole range of qualification routes and training opportunities to launch you into a rewarding career.