Exploring Research Avenues in Hospitality Industry
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India is the most lucrative hotel market in the world. The Indian Tourism and Hospitality Sector is one of the fastest growing fields in the services sector. The middle class in India is also developing, Indians spending capability has increased and the urge to travel has shown remarkable development in the Indian Hospitality Sector, thus supporting the growth of domestic tourism. There are number of international projects coming up, so the International tourism is bound to be boost.
With such growing Hospitality and Tourism Sector, it needs to be improved with incorporation of new ideas and new innovations. This comes from research.
Just as research and development is important for all the streams, it applies to hospitality sector as well. Research is important for the enhancement of the industry and better interaction with the industry. Research contributes to the students development by enhancing their knowledge and getting them know the challenges the industry offers. It also helps the industry professionals to know the gaps present in the industry what changes needs to be made within the industry.
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