Exploring Opportunities and Practical Realities in The Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Abstract

Tourism is a big source of income to the nations and will generate an astronomic figure of 126 million employment opportunities within 10 years. Statistical forecasts indicate that the travel and tourism sector will contribute to the world economy in terms of GDP which in 2022 to 2032 will be well over 5.8% an increase of about 11.3 or USD 14.6 trillion. In order to promote expansion of the tourism sector, there is need to have a competent workforce providing good customer service. Consequently, this paper seeks to give a concise discussion of the tourism business, its future potentials, and the tourism industry in India. The research relies on narrative review as the research method analyzing and synthesizing the relevant literature, reports, and research on the topic. The six examples of hospitality trends listed below are but a few illustrations of job openings that abound in the tourism and hospitality industry. Nevertheless, tourism business has issues of attracting and retaining qualified employees.