1. Overview

The industry of tourism and hospitality are becoming popular due to the increased rates of tourism within the country. The degree is now being offered at various institutes of Pakistan. Students who are interested in tourism and hospitality should get a degree in it to explore the field professionally. There are a wide range of opportunities for candidates at both national and international level to pursue their career. 

1. Career Options

After completing the bachelor’s degree in tourism and hospitality different opportunities for candidates include:

• Hotel management

• Event Planning 

• Tour guides 

• Travel Consultant

• Food Truck Manager

• Catering Manager

• Restaurant Manager

•  Executive Chef

Hotel Management:

A hotel manager works to overlook the proper functioning of the hotel on whole. The individual has the responsibility of running the hotel smoothly. The different responsibilities include the alignment of budget, setting up a team, evaluation of the staff and their performances, and ensuring the quality services to customers. 

Restaurant Manager

There is a lot more responsibilities as a manager of a restaurant manager as it seems. To guide and train the staff with the most efficient services. The schedule of the restaurant must be well-organized to meet the standards of a restaurant. To oversee the administrative issues and task is also a responsibility of the restaurant manager. 

Event Planning 

The concept of event planning has been increased in the past few years. People are keener to booking an event planner for any of their special event. The new younger specially looks forward to an event planner that will provide them with the best themed party they are looking forward. It is a fun as well a job of responsibility. You have to manage and organize a hold event as per the choice and requirements of your customer. The event planning business is getting successful and people are earning more than they have ever thought.  

Travel Consultant

As the world has seen an instant increase in tourism throughout the world. It is need of an hour to book a travel consultant to who help you gather all the relevant information regarding airlines, bookings, and whatever you are looking forward for your trip. As a travel consultant you will hear the requirements of your client and provide them with the best possible options. 

2. Organizations 

• Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation

• Park Lane Hotel

• Hotel One

• The Nishat Hotel

3. Salary Range

According to the survey conducted the salary range for the candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree in BS Tourism and Hospitality is between 20,700 PKR (lowest) to 152,000 PKR. The salary range may vary according to the experience and the major domain a candidate look forward.