Hospitality
The hospitality industry in India is considered a ‘sunrise industry’ which means it has a huge scope in the near future. It is considered as one of the most profitable industries which also accounts for over 8.78 per cent of the total workforce, creating almost 15 million jobs in the past five years. The sector attracts a major chunk of foreign direct investment inflow along with the most important means of foreign exchange for the country. In India, the hospitality industry is categorized broadly into:
- Lodging
- Food and Beverages
- Transportations
- Theme parks and amusement parks
- Other related fields
India, known for its ancient tradition of Atithi Devo Bhava or ‘guest is god’ has been hosting foreigners for ages. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Guhar Moti to Kibithu, the country offers an immense opportunity to the hospitality industry. From beautiful snow-capped mountains to desserts, from plateaus to ocean beaches, the hospitality industry in India is indeed an enriched one.
