In recent years, tourism has been introduced as an important and growing industry throughout the world. It also has a great impact on the growth of a country’s economy. Tourism increases per-capita income and employment opportunities. It also meets most of the goals of SDG.

In many countries, their GDP depends only on tourism. As the tourism industry is growing enormously around the world, Bangladesh is also looking into this field so that Bangladesh can familiarize its tourism industry throughout the world. Tourism and hospitality are also becoming more popular as a procession. In recent years, Bangladesh has included Tourism and Hospitality Management subjects for university students to create professionals in this particular field. In Bangladesh, the journey of studying Tourism and Hospitality Management started at the University Of Dhaka.

Now there are the country’s 7 public universities teaching this subject (Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Rangamati Science and Technology University, Islamic University, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Pabna Science and Technology University). Besides, this subject is being run in most of the private universities. The opportunity to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the mentioned public and private universities is available. Besides undergraduate and postgraduate programs MPhil and PhD degrees are also available in this subject at the University Of Dhaka and University of Rajshahi.

The demand for tourism-related education is increasing day by day worldwide. Bangladesh is also not left out. If anyone has an interest in Tourism and Hospitality Management, then he can get admission under Tourism and Hospitality Management. Most of the studies and training related to tourism and hospitality are practical. So, in this profession, if you want to stay in a leading position than others, then you have to have practical knowledge and training.

Where to get admission?

Several public and private universities and colleges in Bangladesh offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Already the Tourism and Hospitality Management subject has got enormous fame to the students. The Tourism and Hospitality Management subject is being taught in many colleges under National University. Even some Institutions under the Technical Education Board offer diploma degrees in this subject. The opportunity to pursue a diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management subject is also available in Government National Hotel and Tourism Training Institutions.

What subjects are taught?

Front Office Management, Housekeeping Management, Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Service Management, Leisure and Recreation Services, Finance, Tourism and Hospitality Marketing, Tourism in Bangladesh, Revenue Management, Research Methodology, Global Issues in Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management Fundamentals, Accounting, management, service management and other subjects are taught.

Employment or Job Opportunities:

Students in this department have global career opportunities. Many chain-star hotels and resorts have been developed in Bangladesh based on the Tourism industry. The demand for skilled workers and managers is increasing day by day. Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Intercontinental, Westin Dhaka, Sheraton, Renaissance, La Meridien, Radisson Blu, Hansa Residence, Dhaka Regency and many other star-quality hotels have been built just in Dhaka. As a result, the interest in reading about it is increasing. On the other hand, there are job opportunities for skilled workers in notable resorts such as The Palace, Royal Tulip, Grand Sultan, Arunima Resort, and Du-Sai Resort outside Dhaka. Apart from this, the students of this department have many opportunities to build careers in service-related organizations (bank, insurance, telecommunication, public service and others). Apart from this, there is an opportunity to join about 40 international airlines including Biman Bangladesh, US Bangla Airlines, Air Astra and NovoAir as Cabin Crew, and Steward.

Requirements of the Tourism Department:

Tourism is a growing industry. The tendency to travel is increasing among people all over the world. Along with that, hotels, motels, resorts, theme parks and entertainment centers are increasing. Three issues are very important in tourism: service management; hotel management; and Tourism Management. Several international chain-star hotels have already started business in Bangladesh. These hotels and resorts need a lot of skilled workers. Hotel management is closely related to tourism. So it is said that the professions of the future are tourism and hotel management. Day by day the demand for tourist tour operators, travel agencies and tour guides is increasing. In the meantime, the demand for skilled manpower has increased a lot due to the increase in the number of domestic airlines as well as international airlines. As a result, the Tourism and Hospitality Management Department is playing a unique role in creating skilled manpower. In the future, the whole world will want to show their own culture, history, lifestyle and natural beauty to the people of the world through tourism. Hence, the sector will require a large amount of skilled manpower in the future.

Higher Education Facilities:

The Tourism and Hospitality Management program offers bachelor’s, master’s, MPhil and PhD degrees. Undergraduate, Postgraduate, MPhil and PhD degrees are available in Dhaka University and Rajshahi University. Apart from that, graduation and post-graduation degrees can also be taken from other public and private universities. Among the developed and developing countries of the world, America, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium and many universities in Asia have opportunities for degrees in this subject.

Alif Sayd Fathike. Student, Tourism and Hospitality Management.