A STUDY ON THE CHANGING OF MANPOWER SELECTION PROCESS IN HOTEL INDUSTRY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GUWAHATI CITY

Abstract

The tourism sector is in boom in the present age around the globe. In Assam also the scenario is nothing different. Guwahati being the gateway of Assam is also registering a high rate of increase in the number of tourist’s whole round the year. The number of tourist places has increased as well as the number of skilled workers. With the incoming of national and international tourists the standard of manpower selection has reached a different level altogether. Now the preference is given to the professional degree holders in the hotel industry. The preparation of various food items, drinks, serving the food etc. for every activity professional hands are preferred even if not experienced. This study throws light on the manpower selection aspect with the changing scenario of hotel industry in Guwahati. This study is attempted to uncover the impact of tourism on selected hotel industry in Guwahati and its effect on manpower recruitment in those industries. Future research can throw light on the manpower selection aspect with the changing scenario of hotel industry in Guwahati, investigate on the quality of hospitality offered by the hotels etc. which will help in better understanding of effect of tourism on this sector. This will also help the hotel managers to better plan and manage their hospitality procedure and indirectly help in the development of the economy.